The 90-mile Sugar River In Wisconsin Is A Fun Destination For A Summer Day

In southern Wisconsin, a lazy river provides hours of enjoyment for those who want to relax and get away from it all. The Sugar River meanders through farms and forests, giving paddlers and tubers a wild yet tranquil experience that’s a perfect way to spend a warm day. Outfitters near the river make the adventure easy – here’s how you can experience Wisconsin’s Sugar River.

The river is a tributary of the Pecatonica River and it’s located in Wisconsin and Illinois. The river starts in the hills south of Madison, near where the last glacier stopped its path into Wisconsin.

From May-September, S&B Tubing gets people onto a scenic stretch of the Sugar River. The outfitter is located in Albany, a small village in Green County.

The outfitter has a huge quantity of tubes so it can accommodate large groups, so bring all your friends!

River trips happen on weekdays and weekends. A shuttle will drop you off and pick you up. All you need to do is enjoy the gorgeous scenery!

Trips can take just 45 minutes if you’re in a kayak or nearly four hours if you’re in a tube. When the water is low, the trips can take a little longer. You may want to bring some refreshments along.

The best part of a trip down river is you really don’t have to do anything – except relax!

Tube rentals at S&B are $15; kayak rentals are $20 and if you want a tube to hold your cooler, it will cost $5. S&B can provide string so you can tie your group’s tube together – you don’t want to float away from the cooler! If you do bring a cooler, leave glass and styrofoam at home, as it’s not allowed on the river.

Interested in exploring more of Wisconsin rivers? You’ll find plenty of incredible adventures on these waters.