Trip Info
What to Expect on the Creek and the River
Expect rocky shoals, some quick currents, remote beauty and an enjoyable tubing experience. Reservations
Reservations to float with us are not required, but encouraged. Our payment methods include Credit/Debit Cards (by phone, email, and at our headquarters); Check received TEN days in advance of your Reservation to our mail address. Cash a
t our headquarters. From a Church or Business Firm we know, or can gain reference, we sometimes accept a check at our headquarters on Reservation Day. Advance mailed checks go to Floating Fun, 2080 County Road 6, Wedowee, AL 36278 USA-be sure to reference your reservation information on the check. Please feel free to call our office in advance to verify that we have enough inventory available for your group on the day you want to float. When you advance register prior to your arrival at Floating Fun, your name, phone number, email address, and rental options are entered into our files and arranged by your particular float day and float choice. photo
We now have the option to float the Choccolocco Creek or the Tallapoosa River, pending any water quality issues of the Choccolocco Creek at no extra cost. Nothing beats a refreshing tube trip on a pleasant day, with the soothing sounds of babbling water cascading alongside, with your friends. When you arrive – if your paperwork is in order and you are on the advance spreadsheet, what you rented will be ready for you. Put your life jacket on before going down the bank, and check for others around you, especially youngsters. Then place the tube around your bottom, holding it close, and plop backwards into the water. tube
Operating Hours and Days
WE ARE OPEN ANY DAY FOR ADVANCED RESERVATION FOR A PARTY OF 13 OR MORE. We will be open on Mondays when a holiday falls on that Monday. (Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day). If we have water quality issues, we will open at Smith Farms, I-20 Exit 205, Heflin, Alabama and float the Tallapoosa River. All floaters MUST be out of the water by 5:00 pm to avoid any penalties reimbursing overtime labor at either location! For every person completing a float to the bank after 5:30 pm, the late fee is $5 for each 30 minutes late. We will be open for all Monday holidays and the 4th of July...of course! LOL
MAY:
We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday through Saturday and 10-5 on Sundays until Memorial Week when we will be open daily from Friday, May 27th to June 5th. JUNE:
We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursdays through Saturday and 10-5 on Sundays. JULY:
We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday through Saturday and 10-5 on Sundays. We will be open every day for the 4th of July holiday from Thursday, June 30th through Sunday, July 10th. AUGUST:
We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday through Saturday and 10-5 on Sundays. SEPTEMBER:
We will begin by being open Thursday the 1st through Monday the 5th (Labor Day). Beginning the 9th, we will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. OCTOBER:
We will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We will be open Monday 10th (Columbus Day). Our last day is the Sunday of RACE WEEK. Sun and Rain
If it is raining, temperature is 70 degrees or above, no lightning is forecast, you still wish to float, and the water level is not at, or expected to reach a challenging level in our opinion, we will allow you to float, with waiver/release signed. Rainy day and Flood Rain Checks given only. It must be raining at our office at noon on the day of your float to receive a Rain Check, or be in flood conditions on your float day to receive Flood / Rain Checks. Waivers
Click on the links below to print and sign. Make sure to bring these forms with you. Creek/River Access Transport Release | Equipment Rental Agreement
If the weather turns bad while you are floating, and you get out of the water, we suggest you do not bunch together, stay away from tall trees and rocks, crouch down low and sit on your life jacket until you believe the danger has passed. The weather service online has said lightning can travel ten miles. Know this
* Shoals / rapids on each section
* Depending on water level – 3 to 4 foot gentle
* Don’t bring glass or foam containers for fluids or as a cooler
* Cooler tube will support 50 pounds and larger tubes available
* Cooler tubes have straps to connect to your tube
* Should you get free of your tube in a current, stay flat on your back with your feet pointed downstream until the current subsides, then swim to the bank or your tube.
* Float with a ‘buddy’
* Do not attempt to, or in some way, deflate the tube as it will sink and tear on rocky places
* Everyone must wear a life jacket fastened around them during the entire float
* Stay well away from trees and their branches down in the water. Well away.
* Your vehicle transport or our vehicle will meet you at your takeout for you to return our equipment in good condition and you to your vehicle as prior arranged.
* Each group will be issued a mesh trash bag.
* Free Push Stick use for every tuber. For questions call us at 256-589-4418.
