Thinking about river tubing in Stokes County, NC?

Before you make plans, there are a few things worth knowing about tubing the Dan River in this area — and why many people choose to make the short drive over to Rockingham County instead. Floatery is located just 20 minutes from the Stokes County line in Madison, NC — and the difference in experience is significant.

What to Know Before Tubing in Stokes County

If you’re planning a Dan River float trip in or near Stokes County, here are three important things to consider:

  1. Alcohol restrictions — Stokes County prohibits alcohol on the river. If you’re planning to bring a cooler with drinks for your float, you’ll need to know that this is not permitted at tubing locations in Stokes County. Rockingham County — where Floatery is located — has no such county-wide restriction.
  2. Water volume and river conditions — the Dan River in the Stokes County area runs at a lower water volume than our stretch in Rockingham County. During dry summer months this can mean shallow, rocky sections that make for an uncomfortable float — tubes scraping the bottom, having to walk sections of the river. At Floatery in Rockingham County, the river runs deeper and fuller, giving you a smooth comfortable float all season long.
  3. Float length — our self-guided float trips at Floatery run approximately 3 hours — one of the longest floats on the Dan River. We shuttle you upstream and you float back to your car at your own pace. No rush, no schedule, just the river.

Floatery is located just 20 minutes from the Stokes County line — a short drive that makes a big difference in your experience.

What Floatery Offers — Right Next Door to Stokes County

Floatery is located at 4890 NC-704, Madison, NC 27025 in Rockingham County — just a short drive from Walnut Cove, Danbury, and all of Stokes County. Here’s what you get when you choose Floatery:

NC Registered Wildlife Preserve on property

3-hour self-guided float trips with shuttle service included

Premium tubes — headrests, cupholders, mesh bottoms

No county-wide alcohol restrictions — bring your cooler

Deeper, fuller water — smooth float all season long

Night floats & firefly floats — unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else on the Dan River

Riverside camping & sky camping — stay overnight on the Dan River

Group packages for any size — church groups, corporate teams, birthday parties, college groups

Frequently Asked Questions — Dan River Tubing Near Stokes County NC

How far is Floatery from Stokes County?
Floatery is approximately 20 minutes from the Stokes County line — located at 4890 NC-704, Madison, NC 27025 in Rockingham County.

Can I bring alcohol tubing near Stokes County?
Stokes County prohibits alcohol on the river at tubing locations in that county. However Floatery is located in Rockingham County where there is no county-wide alcohol ban. You are welcome to bring a cooler and enjoy your float responsibly at Floatery.

Is the Dan River better in Rockingham County than Stokes County?
Our stretch of the Dan River in Rockingham County runs at a higher water volume than the upstream sections near Danbury and Stokes County. This means a deeper, smoother float — especially important during dry summer months when upstream sections can get shallow and rocky.

How long is the float at Floatery?
Our self-guided float trips are approximately 3 hours. We shuttle you upstream and you float back to your car at your own pace — no rush.

How do I get to Floatery from Walnut Cove or Danbury?
From Walnut Cove: Head east on NC-89 to US-158 E toward Madison. Follow signs to NC-704. About 20 minutes.
From Danbury: Head north on NC-89 toward Walnut Cove, then east on US-158 toward Madison. About 25 minutes.
Address: 4890 NC-704, Madison, NC 27025.

If you’re near Stokes County and looking for the best Dan River tubing experience, make the short drive to Floatery in Rockingham County. Deeper water, no alcohol restrictions, longer float, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else on the Dan River. Book online at floatery.com or call 336-916-7070. Just 20 minutes from the Stokes County line — worth every mile.