White Water Rafting By Season in West Virginia

Summertime means whitewater. We've got a rafting trip for every comfort level and age during the summertime. Fall brings Fall Gauley Season on the Upper Gauley and Lower Gauley. Spring is for the hearty and adventurous only, but also brings the chance to save a little cash!

Whitewater Rafting by Season

Several boats on a new river gorger rafting trip run the keeney's rapids with a mountain backdrop.

Whitewater Rafting By Season

New and Gauley River Rafting is a three-season experience! Just choose the time of year you’d like to visit then dive into the incredible amount of adventures available. Spring whitewater is big water (and big savings) time on the New River Gorge of West Virginia. After that Summer brings sun, fun and whitewater rafting options on all the rivers that we run. Finally, Gauley Season comes around in September bringing the years most challenging and most scenic dam-controlled rafting adventures.

A TRIP FOR EVERY COMFORT LEVEL

a youth group adventures by jumping from their raft into the river

SUMMER WHITEWATER RAFTING

Min Age: 6 YRS.

Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Whitewater rafting goes with Summer like ice cream and fireworks! The New River Gorge is a high volume river… that means there’s ALWAYS plenty of water for high-quality rafting. Time for sun, fun and summertime rafting.

 

THE BIGGEST WHITEWATER OF THE YEAR

Rafting during Gauley Season

FALL WHITEWATER RAFTING

Min Age: 15 YRS.

Season: September - October, Only 6 Weeks!

Fall Gauley season is the catalyst of whitewater rafting legends. Experience the largest and most challenging whitewater rafting of the year every September and October!

BIG WAVES. BIG SAVINGS. BIG FUN.

A 16 foot raft hits a giant wave head one during spring rafting season

SPRING WHITEWATER RAFTING

Min Age: 12 YRS.

Season: April - May

Spring white water rafting on the New River Gorge is for the brave and hearty in spirit.

The water levels are the largest they’ll be all year… and the waves stand over 1 story tall. The weather may be a bit chilly, but the adrenaline will make you forget.

Our Best Rafting Trip For Summer!

A closeup of smiling friends on a lower new river gorge white water rafting trip running lower keeney rapid in the new river gorge national park.

LOWER NEW RIVER GORGE
WHITEWATER RAFTING
FULL DAY

Min Age: 12 Yrs.

Duration: FULL DAY

Meals(S): Free Lunch

This full-day excursion will satisfy your need for whitewater. With all the great scenery, incredible class III-IV+ whitewater, a visit to jump rock, and a riverside lunch, this trip is ideal for both new rafters and seasoned boaters alike.

A world of adventure in one place!

Find an adventure that's right for you.

They call us an adventure resort for a reason! The wild topography of the New River Gorge National Park here in West Virginia has created an outdoor playground. Join us to explore the region and try your hand at rock climbing, zip lining, mountain biking, paintball, kayaking and more!
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