Baseball is our national pastime, but I think that tubing should be our state one. Really, it isn’t summer unless you’ve gone tubing, right? Here are the best spots for going tubing in Wisconsin. We’ve got spots for hitching a tube to the boat or just floating down the river. Whatever your style of tubing, these are the places for it.

1. Wolf River
Wolf River, WI, USA
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The Wolf River has some cool, clear waters. The river drops about 430 feet over 28 miles. It's one of our favorite Wisconsin natural lazy rivers. Read more about Wolf River.
2. Apple River
Apple River, Wisconsin, USA
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This is a 77-mile tributary of the scenic St. Croix River (by the Minnesota border). There are loads of places to just float down the river. Learn more about Apple River.
3. Wisconsin River
Wisconsin River, Wisconsin, USA
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Eagles and other birds fly overhead as you float down the river. The current will move you at a leisurely 3 miles an hour, making it one of the best floats in Wisconsin. Check out more about the Wisconsin River.
4. Namekagon River
Namekagon River, Wisconsin, USA
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Lowish water levels make this a place you can get out at spots and play in the water. A leisurely trip will take about three to four hours. Find out more about Namekagon River.
5. Black River
Black River Falls, WI 54615, USA
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This winding river is not heavily populated, so you will be away from a lot of the crowds. Take in the gorgeous scenery that surrounds you. Tubing here is one of the most relaxing things to do in Wisconsin. See more about Black River Forest.

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6. Chain O' Lakes
Chain O' Lakes, Chain O' Lakes-King, WI 54981, USA
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This area of interconnected lakes has some of the clearest water in the state. Of the 22 lakes, 17 allow you to take out speedboats. Try Rainbow Lake, Round Lake, Long Lake, or Columbia Lake. Read more about the Chain O' Lakes.
7. Lake Delton
Lake Delton, WI, USA
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While in the Dells, there's no better way to see the scenery than to go tubing. You'll float by amazing sandstone formations. Learn about this fun trip to Lake Delton.
8. Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
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This is the largest lake entirely within Wisconsin borders. There are 20 public boat landings to get out on the lake. Since it's so big, it's incredible to get out on the water and feel like the water goes on forever. Check out more about Lake Winnebago.
9. Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA
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This is a great lake to get out on because of the wonderful buildings and architecture surrounding it. While not the largest lake, there is plenty of room to reach fast speeds and scream as you hold onto your tube. Find out more about Lake Geneva.
10. Elkhart Lake
Elkhart Lake, WI, USA
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This crystal-clear, blue-green water is what keeps people coming back to this tourist destination. Tubing and all other water sports are common here. See more about Elkhart Lake.

These are the best spots to go tubing in Wisconsin according to us! Are there any other spots you’d add?

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