Rafting

The Shenandoah River provides great flat water rafting.

The trip does go through Compton’s Rapid for a little wave action. Rafting is a little faster than tubing but 1/3 slower than canoeing. The water levels and trip length determine the time on the river. Our rafting trips are unguided, great beginner trips.

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Two Rafting Trips

The rafting rate is $90 for 2 to 3; $115 for 4; $140 for 5 and $165 for 6 in a raft.
(5.3 % VA Sales tax not included in rates)

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#16 to # 19

All trips begin with you checking in at the Outfitters Store
6502 S Page Valley Rd, Luray VA 22835

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We do not put people together so just bring all of your family & friends for a fun day on the Shenandoah River. Plan to bring a cooler for lunch and maybe your fishing pole, too. You can call in to reserve or go online.

Rafting is great for families with small children. Rafts do not turn over like canoes or kayaks can! Some folks rent a raft with tubes when they have small children so the trip goes faster for the small ones. We allow children as young as 3 years old in a raft but no younger than 5 year old in tubes.

We do not allow dogs in rafts due to puncture possibilities. You can take dogs in canoes and if small, in kayaks.

Reserve online or give us a call. You can add Steak Dinners with rafting too  as part of a group or add onto a group–usually on Saturdays!

Family raft trip

RATES & INFORMATION

rafting with Shenandoah River Outfitters
  • 3 years old & up
  • 2 or 3 in Raft/$90
  • 4 in Raft/$115
  • 5 in Raft/$140
  • 6 in Raft/$165
  • 5.3% VA sales tax not included

Raft trips can take 3 to 5 hours. Arrive between 9 AM and 1 PM. Do reserve as there are a limited number of rafts. We have 4-man and 6-man rafts. Rafts are great for families with small children as young as 3.

Raft Rentals Include

  • Raft
  • Paddle
  • Life Jacket
  • River Map
  • Safety video
  • Basic Instructions
  • Transportation to and from the River

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • Change of clothes
  • Shoes-no flip flops
  • Small Cooler with water & snacks
  • (No glass, no styrofoam)
  • Water proof container
  • Fishing Poles
  • Camera
  • We keep car keys as deposit/safety

trip info

  • Trips are unguided
  • All trips start at the Outfitters
  • Most Trips can begin when we open
  • All trips must end by 5 PM
  • Trips go ‘rain or shine’
  • Pets allowed in canoes & kayaks only
  • All trips subject to change due to water levels
  • Cancellation is 48 hr in advance for refund
  • Alcohol and River activities don’t mix

virginia's no drinking in public law

  • We want everyone to be safe on and off the River.
  • Alcohol and drugs can affect your judgment and your abilities can be diminished. Virginia is taking a strong stand against drinking in public and while on the water. Open containers in public and in National forest boat landings can result in tickets/fines.
  • Please use wisdom so you can enjoy the river and return for years to come. We reserve the right to check coolers. Please no glass on the river.