Cool River Tubing
Cleveland, Georgia
Cool River floats families down the Chattahoochee through Helen, with the tube, life jacket, and shuttle ride all included in the price. Kids can ride from age 2 (the minimum can rise when the water runs high), and you pick a shorter or longer float depending on attention spans. It runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather and water level permitting.
Before you go
Best time to visit: Summer
Worth packing
- Swimsuits
- Water shoes (required footing on river rocks)
- Towels
- Dry clothes for the ride home
Good to know
- Parking
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