Discover the ever-changing adventure landscape of Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, where each season offers its own unique thrills and delights. From the frosty escapades of winter to the sun-soaked days of summer, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone. Join us as we explore the best times to visit Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, ensuring unforgettable memories no matter when you choose to embark on your journey.

Best Things to Do at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center by Season

Winter

Winter Adventure Ropes Course

Escape the winter blues and embrace adventure at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center! While the weather may be chilly, you’ll warm up quickly as you challenge yourself on our ropes course. Navigate through our tree-top ropes course for an exhilarating experience that’s sure to cure cabin fever. Plus, take advantage of winter discounts when you book online.

Cozy Winter Cabin Getaways

Escape to one of our cozy cabins this winter for the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Nestled in a serene forest setting, our cabins provide a warm and comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. Unwind by the outdoor firepit or a peaceful walk through the snow to one of our many scenic overlooks.

Spring

Spring Zip Line Canopy Tours

Swing into spring with a thrilling high-flying adventure on our zipline canopy tour! Feel the rush of the wind against your face as you zip from platform to platform, taking in panoramic views of the blooming landscape below. Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline-fueled escape during spring break or simply craving an unforgettable outdoor experience, our zipline tour promises excitement and adventure amidst the awakening beauty of the season.

Spring Camping Adventures

Extend your adventure with a weekend stay at one of our campsites. Whether you choose to stay at a campsite on the river or the mountain top, Harpers Ferry Adventure Center is the perfect getaway.

Early Summer

Whitewater Rafting on Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers

Make a splash with a whitewater rafting adventure during early summer! With the rivers flowing and the sun shining, it’s the ideal time for a family outing or a day of fun with friends. Enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers from the best seat in the house.

Summer Whitewater Tubing Adventures

As the temperatures rise and the rivers swell, our whitewater tubing adventures offer an exhilarating way to cool off and enjoy the natural beauty of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Perfect for groups of all sizes, you’ll ride the rapids and navigate through the scenic landscapes for a day filled with excitement and laughter.

Late Summer

Flat Water Tubing on the Potomac River

Beat the summer heat with our most popular activity: flat water tubing! Grab a full-day pass and hop on one of our shuttles for a relaxing ride down the serene flat water tubing runs. Gather your friends for an unforgettable summer experience, floating down the river, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Summer Whitewater Kayaking Adventures

Looking for an extra challenge? Try our whitewater kayaks for an adrenaline-packed adventure. Our inflatable kayaks, also known as duckies, allow you to follow the same course as our popular whitewater rafting trip.

Fall

Fall Zip Line Tours Through Autumn Foliage

Experience the vibrant colors of fall from a whole new perspective with our exhilarating zip line adventures. As the leaves turn shades of red, orange, and gold, you’ll soar through the treetops and take in breathtaking views of the autumn landscape.

Fall Camping Getaways

Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy camping at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center. The crisp autumn air and the stunning scenery create an ideal backdrop for a camping getaway. With cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, fall camping at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center is a serene and rejuvenating escape.

Book Your Adventure at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

Whether you’re seeking the rush of adrenaline in spring, the frosty adventures of winter, the sun-drenched delights of summer, or the beautiful colors of autumn, our doors are always open, ready to welcome adventurers of all kinds. So, pack your sense of adventure and embark on a journey to Harpers Ferry Adventure Center—where every moment promises excitement, discovery, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It…

Kinja Knepper
18:59 08 Nov 24
Brought my 3 boys out for some birthday fun zip lining this morning. The boys and I had the best time and they are still raving about it asking when we can come back! Matt and Tristan (I hope I got their names right) were fantastic guides and made the boys feel super confident in what we were doing. We will definitely be back to try out the other adventures another day soon!Birthday boy thanks yall for the best birthday trip he's had yet! His words lol.
Jennifer Surles
13:41 04 Nov 24
We spent the weekend enjoying their cabins, ziplining and we took on the challenge of the ropes course. The bathrooms were nice and clean, and the showers were hot. We had 10 boys and 4 adults from Troop 847 (Spotsylvania Va) and they made sure that we had a great scout-friendly experience. The young men were taught how to safely use the equipment, but the guides kept it fun and encouraged the young men to challenge themselves! Will definitely be planning to use this company again!
Peter Hart
18:53 26 Oct 24
Zip Lining was a fantastic experience. Abby and Logan made us all feel safe but also never get too nervous. Best guides ever. We had so much fun and they made us feel very welcome. Great people who love their job. Couldn’t ask for better guides and a better time.
Dayne Murphy
16:45 16 Oct 24
The Kids working the adventure center were amazing and had so much fun with us and made the atmosphere a whole lot better
Reza 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 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 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 Bunting
16:40 24 Sep 24
Staff was very friendly and everyone enjoyed their time would go again.
Teri 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 okeefe
19:15 21 Sep 24
we had so much fun, thank you hfac and spider for an amazing time!
David 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 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 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 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 Gum
15:54 13 Sep 24
Fun
Isaac Johnson
15:51 13 Sep 24
Great service, had a great time
Ty 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 James
15:45 13 Sep 24
scott 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!
Mike
13:41 05 Sep 24
The camping is really good if you want to reconnect to nature
Vicki 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nelson
19:49 05 Feb 24
Exciting enough for the twenty something's, gentle enough for my grandkids, great time for all
Kelly 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 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 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 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 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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