Toccoa Valley Campground

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Personally, I can’t think of a better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than going tubing down the Toccoa River .  It cools you right off and you get the added benefit of enjoying the blissful sights and sounds as you float.  The Toccoa is shallow for the most part, but there are some deep areas.  You will encounter some small rapids and rocks along the way, but tubing is quite suitable for anyone who can swim.  When tubing in the Blue Ridge area you have two basic choices –floating on the Upper Toccoa (above Lake Blue Ridge and the dam) or floating on the Lower Toccoa (below the dam).  The Upper Toccoa’s water level and speed is dependent on the rain in the summer months.  The Lower Toccoa is controlled by the dam’s water releases.  All tubing companies will provide your tube, a life vest and shuttle service.   Reservations are not necessary unless you have a large group.

Shallowford Bridge Tubing claims to be “the best float on the river.”   I don’t know if that’s true, but it’s the only place we’ve tried and our family had a ball.  It is open 7 days a week seasonally from 11-6 and your float costs $9.00.  The trip takes about 1 1/2 hours .  Small children may ride in the same tube as their parents.  Shallowford Bridge Tubing is located right out Aska Road, just across the Shallowford Bridge.  They have new red tubes with yellow trim, handles and a cup holder.  (706) 632-2462 .

The Toccoa Valley Campground also rents tubes on the Upper Toccoa.  Open Monday through Saturday, launch hours are between 10AM and 3PM.  The float trip costs $10.  Changing rooms and restrooms are available on site.   All tubes are hot pink and commercially equipped with a bottom and handles.  No coolers are allowed on the Toccoa  Valley floats and children must be 30 lbs or 5 years old to ride .  Children may not ride in their parents’ tubes.  The 6-mile trip takes about 1 1/2 hours when the water is up.  Gina runs the campground and has been in busines for many years.  The TVC is a very family friendly operation.

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