Harpers Ferry rafting - Come share a scenic, heart pounding, family adventure - our most popular trip - whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia come together. River Riders has the expertise, guides, and equipment to meet all your outdoor adventure needs, near Washington, DC and Baltimore - only an hour away.

Ready to pass the Shenandoah on our patented River Riders Fun-o-Meter? Then join us on a raft trip down the renowned North Branch of the Potomac River. The high water volumes and steeper gradient of the North Branch create waves up to 6 ft. high, and continuous class II to III+ action keeps your heart pounding and your raft moving. Brief sections of calm water between rapids allow relaxing, swimming, and cliff jumping.

Travel south to reach the biggest and baddest whitewater in the East. You'll be glad you did. It takes about five and a half hours to get here from Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, MD. The excitement and natural beauty of our rivers and canyons will propel you into an unforgettable and unmatched rafting adventure on America's Best Whitewater.

The Gauley River is truly one of the rare jewels of World Class Whitewater. The Gauley is rated by many as the best whitewater trip in the world! Each fall the Army Corp. of Engineers releases the water at Summersville dam to insure optimum flow for rafting on the Gauley River. With two distinct twelve-mile sections, this river boasts over 75 major rapids ranging from Class III - V!

Experience the Upper Yough where this class V river's descent is over 1000 ft within seven miles of a ten mile run.
With rapid names that include: Cheeseburger, Pencil Sharpener, Meatcleaver, Little Niagra, and National Falls- You will have an experience that you never even knew existed, and an experience that you will want to have again and again and, yes, again. Guaranteed!