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    Whitewater Rafting on the Shenandoah and Potomac

    Tackle Class I–III rapids with a guide and enjoy a private take-out with shuttle

    From$78/ personincl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    Approximately 2.5 Hours

    Includes

    Guide, Gear, Shuttle

    Highlights

    Experience guided whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Navigate Class I–III rapids and finish at a private take-out with a shuttle back to the top.

    • Navigate Class I–III rapids with a guide
    • Learn essential paddle strokes and river safety
    • Ride a shuttle from the exclusive private take-out
    • Use provided raft, helmet, paddle, and life vest
    • Refresh in a bathhouse with hot showers
    • Park on site with complimentary key check

    What's Included

    • Professional guide
    • Raft, helmet, paddle, and life vest
    • Shuttle service and private take-out
    • Parking and complimentary key check
    • Bathhouse with sinks, toilets, and hot showers

    Things to know

    Participants must be ages 5+; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Wear water shoes, sneakers, or sandals with an ankle strap; no flip-flops. Trips run April–November; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open daily starting May 1). Wetsuits and splash tops are available in spring and fall.

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds after booking. Activities run rain or shine; trips may be postponed for 30 minutes in the event of lightning or thunder. If you need to cancel, inform the provider before your scheduled trip time. The operator may cancel or reschedule due to severe weather or unsafe water conditions.

    FAQs

    Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. Late arrivals may lead to cancellation without refund.

    Yes. One liability form is required per person. Parents can complete a waiver for up to six of their own children; others need a form signed by the child’s parent.

    River sandals with an ankle strap or old sneakers. In summer, wear a bathing suit and nylon shorts with sun protection layers. In spring and fall, avoid cotton; use quick-dry base layers and add fleece. Wetsuits and splash tops are available in cooler months.

    Meeting details

    Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

    Experience provided by Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
    Experience provided by Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

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    Adult

    $78.40

    Ages 18+ | Includes All Taxes and Fees

    0

    Youth

    $72.80

    Ages 5-17 | Includes All Taxes and Fees

    0

    Why book through Greetwell?

    • Greetwell Approved

      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    4.5 stars• 1.2K reviews

    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    1.2K reviews•Google Maps

    This outfitter really shines when it comes to white water rafting and adventure activities. Guests consistently rave about their guides—Jeremy, Rocky, Logan, Connor, and Andy all get called out by name for being knowledgeable, safety-focused, and genuinely fun to be around. Families particularly appreciate how the staff handles kids, keeping them engaged and safe while teaching them about local history. The facility itself is clean and conveniently located next to a brewery, with food trucks often on site, which is perfect after a day on the water. The riverfront campsites get praise for their gorgeous views too. There are some notable hiccups worth mentioning. Recent reviews show significant confusion around their synthetic ice skating rink—multiple families arrived expecting traditional ice and left disappointed after just minutes. The marketing apparently doesn't make it clear enough that it's plastic tiles, not real ice, which creates a very different skating experience. A couple of reviewers also mentioned last-minute cancellations due to low ticket sales, which is frustrating when you've planned a trip around the activity. One tubing incident resulted in injuries without apparent safety oversight during the float. The core adventure activities like rafting and ziplining seem solid, but set clear expectations if you're booking newer offerings like the ice skating.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had a fabulous time as a family with three kids who hadn’t ever rafted before. Charlie Boy was a fabulous guide who was kind, very very patient with 1000 kid questions while helping us all feel capable, prepared, and safe. And my son fell out of the raft during a rapid, and Charlie had him back in the raft before I even knew he had fallen out (I had fallen *in* during the same rapid. Neither was worse for the wear)

    Photo of Abigail Hankin-Wei

    Abigail Hankin-Wei

    April 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a fabulous time as a family with three kids who hadn’t ever rafted before. Charlie Boy was a fabulous guide who was kind, very very patient with 1000 kid questions while helping us all feel capable, prepared, and safe. And my son fell out of the raft during a rapid, and Charlie had him back in the raft before I even knew he had fallen out (I had fallen *in* during the same rapid. Neither was worse for the wear)

    Photo of Abigail Hankin-Wei

    Abigail Hankin-Wei

    April 6, 2026

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