River Bum Rafting

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The trip is just under 3 miles, trip times vary between 3-6 hours depending on how much you stop at beaches!

$45 per person
$25 cooler tubes

Open 7 days a week Memorial Day-Labor Day

Walk-ins welcome M-F
Reservations required for Saturdays and Sundays

👀 We have a lot of shirts available!! Let me know what you want and I will ship to you!Crop topsWoman’s razor back tanks...
09/10/2026

👀 We have a lot of shirts available!!

Let me know what you want and I will ship to you!

Crop tops
Woman’s razor back tanks
Men’s tanks
Dry wick t-shirts

09/08/2026

🚨 WE’RE STAYING OPEN! 🚨
We will remain open until further notice — hopefully through September 27th!☀️

The water is LOW & SLOW, and that means it’s the perfect time for a different kind of river adventure! 😎

🎣 Bring your fishing gear
🧲 Bring a magnet
Keep your eyes open for fossils, Indian beads & other hidden treasures!

Float times are currently running about 3.5–6 hours, depending on how often you stop along the way and how heavy of a cooler you’re dragging behind you. 😉

Want a faster trip? Pack light!

📞 Monday–Friday: Please call ahead!
🚶‍♀️ Saturday & Sunday: Walk-ins welcome!

📱 815-343-1483
📱 815-883-3433

🌊 Come enjoy one more River Bum adventure before the season ends! 🌊

We love seeing familiar faces year after year!This group comes every Labor Day weekend and every year the group gets big...
09/06/2026

We love seeing familiar faces year after year!
This group comes every Labor Day weekend and every year the group gets bigger and bigger! 😍

We are OPEN on Monday!City of Oglesby employees float for FREE on Monday!
09/05/2026

We are OPEN on Monday!

City of Oglesby employees float for FREE on Monday!

No plans for the 3 day weekend?We’ve got you covered! 🛟Grab your friends and family, pack the cooler and come spend 4-6 ...
09/04/2026

No plans for the 3 day weekend?

We’ve got you covered! 🛟

Grab your friends and family, pack the cooler and come spend 4-6 hours floating down the river! 😎

Temps are going to be perfect! ☀️

Call or text to get your reservation in! 🌊
815-343-1483

☀️ 2027 RIVER BUM SEASON PASSES ARE HERE! Get ready for another summer of CHILL VIBES & RIVER RIDES! 🛟😎🎟️ ONLY $100 PER ...
09/03/2026

☀️ 2027 RIVER BUM SEASON PASSES ARE HERE!

Get ready for another summer of CHILL VIBES & RIVER RIDES! 🛟😎

🎟️ ONLY $100 PER PERSON
🌊 UNLIMITED FLOATS ALL 2027 SEASON!
📅 Open Memorial Day through Labor Day(or longer weather/water permitting)

That’s right — float ALL SUMMER LONG for just $100! 🤯

🚨 ONLY 100 SEASON PASSES WILL BE SOLD! 🚨
Once they’re gone, they’re GONE!

🎁 Looking for the perfect birthday or Christmas gift?
Give them a summer full of sunshine & river adventures! 🍹☀️🦅

📞 Call or text: 815-343-1483

Grab yours early and make 2027 your best summer yet! 🌊🤙

Winner!!
09/01/2026

Winner!!

09/01/2026

Hanging on to every ounce of SUMMER!!! ☀️

Those temps 😍 The river is calling!Walk ins welcome all week!
08/31/2026

Those temps 😍

The river is calling!

Walk ins welcome all week!

Address

121 N. Columbia Avenue
Oglesby, IL
61348

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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