Challenging fun for beginner to intermediate level

Weekday Play & Stay

Book a rafting, ropes course or zip lining adventure for four guests and get a FREE night of tent camping or 50% OFF a night in a cabin!
Valid Monday – Thursday

CALL 540.668.9007 to BOOK

This trip includes Class I-III (sometimes I-II+) rapids on this prime stretch of the historic Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. When your adventure is over, no need to walk up a steep hill at the public take out. Instead, ride our shuttle back to the top from our exclusive private take-out. We are the only outfitter in the region to provide a private take-out area.

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Know Before You Go!

Dates

Summer whitewater rafting
May 15 – September 5

Spring and Fall whitewater rafting
April 1 – May 14,  September 8 – November 20

Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays (open 7 days a week starting May 1st)

Please check our Current River Conditions and Age Restrictions page for daily updates.

Times

Trip length: About 2.5 hours (weather dependent)
Trip distance: 7 Miles

Summer whitewater rafting
Weekdays: 10am, 2:30pm
Weekends: 9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm, and 3:30pm

Spring and fall whitewater rafting
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays: 10am
Saturdays and Sundays: 10am, 2:30pm

Guests must check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to their scheduled trip time.

What we provide

  • Expert guide who will provide a general orientation to rafting and teach basic paddle strokes, maneuvering techniques and river safety skills.
  • Raft
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Life vests (required)
  • Parking
  • Complimentary key check
  • Private takeout (the only in the area!)
  • Shuttle service
  • Bathhouse equipped with sinks, toilets and hot showers
  • Paid lockers (Free if you have your own lock!)

Safety Requirements

  • Swimming skills are not required, but you must be fairly physically fit.
  • Kids must be at least 5 years old and at least 50 pounds. (Subject to change based on river conditions. Please check our Current River Conditions and Age Restrictions page for daily updates.)
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Max recommended weight is 250 pounds.
  • All guests must complete the liability waiver that will be included in your confirmation email.

What to wear

  • Water shoes, sneakers or sandals with an ankle strap are required. No flip-flops allowed!
  • You will get wet, so swimwear is preferable.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses with strap and sunscreen.

Read more highly-recommended tips on what to wear!

Rates

Spring and Fall
$65 adults (18 and up)
$60 youth (ages 5 – 17)

Summer Weekday
$65 adults (18 and over)
$60 youth (5 to 17 year olds)

Summer Weekends and Holidays
$85 adults (18 and over)
$80 youth (ages 5 – 17)

*fees included

After you are done rafting, stay and enjoy our beautiful property! We’ve got hot showers, a brewery and the best views of the Potomac and Harpers Ferry Bridge.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word for It…

Reza FarsiReza Farsi
23:14 12 Oct 24
Had an amazing time ziplining at my friend's bachelor weekend. I am terrified of heights but Logan and Caiden did and excellent job of making the whole experience more enjoyable and laugh filled. Will come back whenever I'm in the area
Joel FrickJoel Frick
19:37 06 Oct 24
Fantastic experience in a one-of-a-kind environment! Super friendly guide Tristan also talked about historic events and landmarks during our rafting trip. Highly recommend it!
Alexander JohnsonAlexander Johnson
14:36 03 Oct 24
The employees were very patient and helped us with any issues we had. We had a great time, would recomend
Trinity BuntingTrinity Bunting
16:40 24 Sep 24
Staff was very friendly and everyone enjoyed their time would go again.
Teri GunterTeri Gunter
16:21 24 Sep 24
I absolutely love it!! The staff was super friendly, and we were all laughing and cracking up. It was just such an amazing experience to be able to go. Anyone that goes should definitely do the tires because it really challenges you but it's worth it.
kyla okeefekyla okeefe
19:15 21 Sep 24
we had so much fun, thank you hfac and spider for an amazing time!
David HindsDavid Hinds
18:09 21 Sep 24
We had a fabulous experience rafting with the Harpers Ferry Adventure Center. It is a top-notch operation, and our guide Chris was great! Not only does he have a library of jokes to tell he also has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the area and the local wildlife. Given the lack of rain this summer the river has been lower than normal but given Chris's 18 years of experience he was still able to take us down the more fun route which travels both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. The trip itself was great but the day was topped off with fabulous views from the outside area of the brewery owned and operated by the Adventure Center located and on the property. Chris is not only a great guide but had great recommendations for the food we should try and the area of the brewery where we could get a great view of the Potomac just beyond the historic town of Harpers Ferry. I would highly recommend Chris and Harpers Ferry Adventure Center if you are considering a rafting experience.
anita williamsanita williams
12:31 17 Sep 24
We had logan and Tristan as guides. Poor guys had our women's group of six. They were awesome. Very patient with us. They made our trip very fun. Thank you guys! I would have love to do the 2nd level of ropes course but could not get up that straight pole. I feel like they should offer steps to it. Or if there was something behind me like a wall, I could have made it. Food for thought.. none the less. Us 6 ladies had a great time
Karan KumarKaran Kumar
21:02 16 Sep 24
Went Rafting here for the first time and it was a blast! Our guide Chris was hilarious and so knowledgeable of the rich history of West Virginia.
Qinfen SongQinfen Song
17:26 15 Sep 24
woops! So delicious!I never taste this Chinese food in US before. Let me feel i am in China. Recommend to everyone!
Thane GumThane Gum
15:54 13 Sep 24
Fun
Isaac JohnsonIsaac Johnson
15:51 13 Sep 24
Great service, had a great time
Ty McCloudTy McCloud
15:51 13 Sep 24
Easy to use and enjoy ropes course with plenty of challenges for thrill seekers along with a much easier section for those who are afraid of heights. Plenty of well experienced and well caring staff members.
Samuel JamesSamuel James
15:45 13 Sep 24
scott baberscott baber
01:59 12 Sep 24
Went on a company outing, due to time of year water was down but still had a great time. Charlie -boy was our guide and was great! Get ya a Paw Paw!
MikeMike
13:41 05 Sep 24
The camping is really good if you want to reconnect to nature
Vicki WheatleyVicki Wheatley
02:12 01 Sep 24
What a great time! It is a must do if you are visiting Harper's Ferry WV. Ask for Cody he was a great, knowledge and laid back tour guide!
We went white water rafting in August. The water levels weren't very high but we still had a blast! It was totally worth doing. Every staff we spoke to was very nice and our guide, Charlie, is the BEST!! He was so knowledgeable, super friendly, an all around fun. We will be coming back next year.
Sandra CSandra C
18:19 25 Aug 24
Had a great time!!! Went twice! Parked, they offer life vest and tubes then they shuttle you to put in location took about 2 hours to float down to take out location (big orange hvac sign). Very friendly in the little hut where you pay, and very friendly where you get tubes. Will definitely go again. Was on a Sunday 50$ for everything 30$ if you bring your own tube.
Christina GaffosChristina Gaffos
23:32 01 Aug 24
We had a blast! Chris was our guide and seemed very knowledgeable. The river was low due to the drought but it didn't stop us from having a blast. We rafted and zip lined. Both were great! The brewery on site was wonderful as well with a great view!
Lydia ThompsonLydia Thompson
14:50 07 Jul 24
Our group of 4 had the absolute best time flat water tubing! The team was all incredibly nice, helpful, and contributed to the great experience. We 100% plan on doing it again. Sarah was particularly very sweet and drove us separately after our group didn’t fit on the main bus!Be mindful of the water level because we were walking through rocks to avoid getting stuck a good bit and water shoes are definitely recommended
JOSEPH LEONGUERREROJOSEPH LEONGUERRERO
16:49 30 Jun 24
We had a great time on the zip line course at the Harpers Ferry Adventure Center. We did the 9 am tour to avoid the summer heat. The tour guides did an excellent job explaining everything and keeping safety a priority. Will definitely return again soon. It was a lot of fun! Thank you to Jack, Matt, Zander, and Colin who led the zip line tour. We may be 65 and 60 years old but still enjoy getting out and doing things that excite you.
Yaira RamosYaira Ramos
13:38 09 Jun 24
The best experience ever. I am horrible with names but our guide was the sweetest girl in the group. The main guy Chris is hilarious and every single other guy in his group yesterday afternoon. They all are humorous, respectful and very informative. They made the experience 20/10. I will definitely go back.
Mz PaoMz Pao
17:27 20 May 24
Alex was our Guide during rafting💕I even said I was the only one English speaker that I will translate to the other guys and he was patient enough to pause and give me time to explain to my group in Spanish😊 If your are looking to have a great time please ask for him!! He will make you laughing and is very knowledgeable about history and the area🫶🏻 it was my first time rafting and it was a blast. He also recommended the Brewery and I was not disappointed I loved the beet cheese 🧀💖 I will visit again💕
Kathleen NelsonKathleen Nelson
19:49 05 Feb 24
Exciting enough for the twenty something's, gentle enough for my grandkids, great time for all
Kelly RhodesKelly Rhodes
01:04 06 Nov 23
Excellent experience! Group of kids did the zip line tour and had an absolute blast. The guides Logan and Caden were excellent! So fun and everyone felt very safe and comfortable because of them.
Gabriel LeeGabriel Lee
17:56 05 Sep 23
We went white water tubing here with a party of 10 people and had blast. The initial bus ride to the drop off point was a bit long but they sent us in right away. The entire trip down stream took about 2 hours. The water level is a bit low and towards the end the water does get fairly shallow and you need to be careful with the slipper rocks. The white water wasn’t intense at all with it maybe passing as a category 1 not the 3-4 as noted but that was also due to the low water levels. Definitely pack sunscreen and water shoes and you’ll have a great time
Liam AmiriLiam Amiri
13:11 27 Aug 23
This adventure center is very well organized and safe. Loved it.Just make sure before coming for water activities you are wearing proper shoes and you have phone and wallet bags that can be attached to you at all time. Don't lose your stuff in the water...
Alexia StricklandAlexia Strickland
15:11 14 Aug 23
I normally do not write reviews but A group of us went for my boyfriend’s 29th birthday and had a blast. Bella and Kayden were the absolute best Zipline instructors. They were fun, personable and informative with our instructions. We did the Zipline/White water Tubing package and enjoyed the whole day. The facilities were clean, friendly staff, and the team were very accommodating to our requests even when they didnt have to. Definitely want to come back!
Elizabeth HoustonElizabeth Houston
03:47 26 Jun 23
Such a great and full day for our family! Would highly recommend! We did ropes course and rafting. Patrick was awesome with the ropes! He was helpful and so patient. My 10 year old was not feeling the 3rd level fall-but really wanted to do it. Patrick really encouraged him in the best way to jump to it! We had a break in between and the Harpers Ferry Brewery next door was an added bonus we could walk to easily (we went back after too). We ended the day rafting with Liam as our guide. What an experience! He was very friendly, funny and confident on the water. He went out of his way for us to get the most out of the rafting experience. Such a great day-we all really enjoyed ourselves.
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