Rafting
THE SHENANDOAH RIVER PROVIDES GREAT BEGINNER RAFTING
Whether you are a group of friends or a family with small children, rafting is the relaxing way to enjoy a day on the River.
Both trips include Compton’s Rapid, a class 2, for a little excitement. Here you will want to take a break at one of the sandy beaches which is a great place to swim or have a picnic across from the towering Golden Rock cliff.
Rafting allows even our most novice paddlers to visit the prettiest, most popular spot on the River without concerns of turning over.
Two Rafting Trips
RAFT RENTALS INCLUDE
- Raft
- Paddles
- Life Jackets
- River Map
- Safety video
- Basic Instructions
- Transportation to and from the River
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Guides
- River shoes
- Dry bags
- *We do sell river shoes and dry bags in the office and have a few coolers to rent*
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
- All trips must end by 5 PM
- Trips go ‘rain or shine’
- All trips subject to change due to water levels.
- Ages 3 and up. Maximum of 6 people in each raft-no matter what age/size.
- Must arrive between 10:30am – 12:30pm for the short trip and 9:00am – 11:00am for the long trip.
- Make reservations, especially for weekends.
- Cancellation is 48 hr in advance for refund (Meals package is one week for refund)
- Pets allowed in canoes & kayaks ONLY
- Alcohol and River activities don’t mix
CHECK IN PROCESS
- When you arrive, you can unload your coolers/belongings quickly near the office, then we ask you to move your car to our larger parking lot past the campground.
- Please do not take anything on the river you would hate to lose.
- We can keep your keys at the office- locksmiths are hard to come by.
- Check in at the office (or pavilion if directed)- we need to know your here!
- You’ll receive a map at check in which you’ll need in order to get a driver afterwards.
- We will explain the trip, give you basic information and answer any questions you may have.
- We hope you have filled out your waivers but if not, we have them here.
- Grab a life jacket, watch the safety video and board the bus!
RATES
- 3 years old & up
- 2 or 3 in Raft/$100
- 4 in Raft/$120
- 5 in Raft/$155
- 6 in Raft/$185
- 5.3% VA sales tax & 3% National Forest fee not included
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.