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Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

Overview

Enjoy fantastic family-friendly rafting in America's newest national park! Enjoy a gentle float with:
- National Park scenery and beauty.
- Class I/II family-friendly rapids; just enough bounce and ripple to have fun.
- Suitable for children ages 5+, perfect trip for multi-generational family outings.
- Buffet-style lunch along the river (9 AM trips only); have special dietary requirements? Just let us know 48 hours prior to your trip!
- Have bigger kids or teens? Want some parent-child teamwork? Let us know, and we'll provide inflatable kayaks that you can try out for part of the trip.
- Like the water? This section of river provides plenty of opportunity to cool off by floating or even swimming a gentle rapid if you'd like to go all in.

City: West Virginia

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $79.20

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $79.20

Make a reservation

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What's Included

9 AM Trips Only - Buffet lunch typically including build-your-own sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, chips, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, hummus, desserts, beverages.

Professional guide in your raft

Local taxes

Personal flotation device (life vest), helmet, paddle.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Call to discuss disability or service animal accommodation.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Advise guide of any relevant medical conditions prior to trip start. Consult physican regarding any medical concerns prior to rafting.
Groups will be in their own raft with their guide. Groups will not share raft space with other groups.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (81)

chounk1

Jun 2022

This was our first time water rafting as a family; our children loved every moment of it! Our guide, Cassie, was super knowledgeable, enthusiastic and made the whole experience fun! An added bonus were snacks and beverages!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you all so much for rafting with us! We had a great time with you all and hope to see you again soon!

Kimberly S

Jun 2022

The Upper River was the perfect intro to rafting for our two 5 year olds, 9 year old, and 11 year old. Our river guide, Cassie, made it even more special with some lessons for the older kids. They might want to be river guides in the future! I highly recommend this experience for families, and for a great guide, ask for Cassie!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

It is hard to beat the Upper New River! Thank you all for the kind words and we hope to raft with you all again. Maybe next time on the Lower New River!

patelyom

Jun 2022

I was one of the two fortunate to eat thrown off the raft on cat 5 and had an experience of my life just keep calm don't fight water and u can be out but the guides are doing it for passion please support them with generous gifts world would not be same with out them ... in these age they may the experiences possible salute to the entire time great facility had a nice shower very clean and extremely personable staff