If you love the idea of floating along the water on a warm day, splashing with friends and family, and enjoying the natural beauty of Connecticut, this adventure is for you. Farmington River Tubing is an experience at the Satan’s Kingdom State Recreation Area in New Hartford. It cashes in on the natural lazy river in Connecticut, also known as the Farmington River. So skip the long lines at the amusement park and go straight to this scenic outdoor adventure instead!

When you see the sign, you know you arrived at one of the best places for tubing in Connecticut. Be prepared for an incredible day of on-the-water fun.
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The cash only admission is per person and covers a tube, life jacket, and shuttle ride from the take-out point to the starting point. If you absolutely love it (which you probably will) you can tube again same day for an additional cost at this incredible natural lazy river in Connecticut.
You'll trade your car keys as insurance for your tube, which is also a precaution that prevents you from losing them in the river. You may also leave a photo I.D. if you don't have keys to leave.
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The mountain of flotation devices (pictured here) are color-coded for safety and there's also a quick speech to make sure no one gets hurt while on the river.
Once you're in the water you're free to float! But this river isn't entirely "lazy." It's actually got some fun thrills in store for you which takes this three-mile trip from awesome to downright amazing!
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There are class 1, 2, and 3 rapids along the way, making this one of the most thrilling spots for tubing in Connecticut. You'll have a blast splashing, bumping into fellow tubers, and riding the rapids.
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Although you start and end at the same place, each tuber's path is unique. You can try to shift your weight in an attempt to "drive" your tube and race your friends to the finish or just lay back and see where the river takes you.
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This white water adventure is unlike anything else in the state and allows you to experience natural beauty while on the ride of a lifetime. You'll definitely have to add tubing along this natural lazy river in Connecticut to your bucket list.
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Are you ready to go tubing down a natural lazy river in Connecticut? If you’ve gone tubing in the state, please let your fellow readers know where you went.

Farmington River Tubing is located at:

Address: 92 Main Street, New Hartford, Connecticut 06057

They recommend calling ahead for updates on river conditions and hours of operation. You can reach them at (860) 693-6465 and check them out on their Facebook page and official website.

For more nature-made fun check out these awesome swimming holes.

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Where can I find swimming holes in Connecticut?

Swimming is great no matter where you are but the best places may be the ones you find by a waterfall. Here are five waterfall swimming holes to check out when the weather is warm. From Enders Falls in Granby to Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown, Indian Wells Falls in Shelton, and more, there’s no prettier place to swim than at a waterfall swimming hole.

Where can I find lazy rivers in Connecticut?

Aside from the natural lazy river at Satan’s Kingdom State Recreation Area, there is a lazy river at a water park in the state. Lake Compounce in Bristol has one called the Croc-O-Nile that winds through the park on an epic yet relaxing adventure.

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