I went on the Parker Tube Float for the first time in 2024. We camped nearby and had a nice cool place to return to. It was fun. We brought our own raft and drinks with a cooler. We even brought 2 small dogs with us. We drove from our campsite to the parking lot that is at the end of the float. Although we had to park the furthest away from the loading area and carry all of our 'stuff' there, that was okay. We made it. The staff at the lines to get on the buses were volunteers and very nice. We got our t-shirts in advance. Cute. The lines were long. But, they moved quickly and they had a little shade. They provided ice cold bottled water in coolers set up along the lines, which was very nice. They loaded all of our stuff into the lower part of the bus, so only people with small personal items were on the bus. It was easy to pick up our 'stuff' at the unloading zone. It took about an hour from the time we arrived at the loading zone to actually hit the water. The river runs slow and you get pushed to the sides by the current. However, a big plus - they had guys on jet ski's that would come around and pull you back out into the current. We met some nice people, enjoyed the day in the sun (we had a cover over our floating island), and the nice cool river. My only recommendation is more space at the end of the float for exiting the river, or assistance getting people to move on out. The exit area was very crowded as people would get out and just stand right there to deflate their tubes, rafts, etc... and all their stuff. read more

We have been coming to the Tube Float for years. It truly is the highlight of the summer!! Located in Parker AZ (about 2.5 hours from Vegas) it's a very small town that is right on the river. The Tube Float happens every year in June. We usually tie our tubes together and then float! It's so much fun and nothing compares to chilling in the water and on the float. You can also drink on the open water! It really is one of my favorite summer activities. read more

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I don't think I would return to this event for a few reasons. One, it was a hassle getting to the float, we waited in line for over an hour and a half just to get on the beach. Two, the rivers current is weird, super slow but pulls to the left and we got stuck multiple times! We had to swim ourselves out to the middle and luckily we were able to latch on to a boat that pulled us in. Which brings me to three, I feel like allowing boats around floating drunk people is dangerous. Granted it's done every day but for an event you should probably stick to one or the other. Lastly, purely the fat kid in me, but they didn't provide us with any food (or transportation)! The Laughlin River Regatta (which they are no longer having) gave us a shirt, a hot dog, chips and a drink and a ride back to where we started. Anyways, I had a great time. The river is my favorite place but I think I will just stick to the boating and not floating with a million people! read more

Decided to do the Tube Float this year and it was a blast! Came here last weekend and the theme was Wild, Wild Wet. Brought my cowgirl hat and sunscreen and it was a good time! You do have to register beforehand and it is $10/person to float and they give you a wristband to wear. They do have sheriff's on boats checking your wrists. I didn't mind at all. Seeing all the different kinds of floats people made and all the drunk guys jumping in the river when they probably shouldn't was a good show. I do have to say to all the boaters out there. You will get pulled over by the cops if you are going too fast with all the floaters around so be smart and drive slow! Can't wait to come back next year! read more

This was my 6th or 7th year and we had 12 people in our group!! We always have a blast, great company, great time!! Only down side this year was all the boats going down the middle and tossing us floaters to the sides. We swam so much to try to get back in the middle we were exhausted after!! This was the first year we had this problem! Saw several other peoples rafts pop from being in the reeds and not being able to pull themselves back out! Our group will be back next year, I am sure with some added people as our group gets bigger every year!! read more

Best time ever!!!! Like Parker wasnt fun enough. The float is amazing !!! Such a good time. People watching is at an all time high here!!! Cant wait till next year read more