Adventure awaits your young explorers!

We have the perfect outdoor adventure for young people of every age and experience level. Your group will enjoy our exciting activities that build confidence and encourage teamwork. Harpers Ferry Adventure Center is the ideal destination with an on-site campground, direct access to the Potomac River and close proximity to hiking trails and historical landmarks.

Check out our adventures below and contact us to customize your experience!

Team Building | Camping | Whitewater Rafting | Ziplining | Aerial Ropes Course | Whitewater Tubing | Flatwater Tubing

Team Building

With almost 60 acres of beautiful, scenic land, we love to get groups together for some fun and inspiring team building activities. We challenge everyone to work and brainstorm together to meet a common goal. From giant scavenger hunt puzzles to climbing around on our ropes course, we have something fun for everyone!

Pricing

2 hours
$49/person

A series of land games geared towards the objectives and goals that your group wants to accomplish. Typically, four games are played during this time frame. Some game examples are: Two Truths One Lie, Human Knot, Game of Possibilities, MineField and Scavenger Hunt.

Half day (4 hours)

Half day (4 hours)
$79/person

Combine our two-hour land games with our aerial ropes course! Our professionally-designed course delivers high adrenaline and thrills with over 90 obstacles on three levels, ranging in heights from 10 to 40 feet off of the ground. This activity will help your group to encourage each other through the challenges the course provides.

Full day (6-8 hours)

Full day (6-8 hours)
$109/person

A combination of all the activities listed above plus a self-guided raft trip down a mild section of the Potomac River. This rafting trip features mostly Class I and II rapids with a fun Class III rapid at the end. Must be at least 12 years of age to participate.

Camping

Whether staying for a night, a weekend or an entire week, our camping options are perfect for your school or youth group. Choose between riverside or mountaintop tent sites or stay in one of our rustic cabins. Our campground and cabins are walking distance to our activities and bathhouse.

Pricing

Tent site
$35.00 per site
$70.00 for double site

Rustic cabins
Monday – Thursday: $99 for 4 person cabin, $109 for a 5 person cabin
Friday – Sunday: $139 for a 4 person cabin, $149 for a 5 person cabin

Whitewater Rafting

Enjoy a fun and exciting ride on our whitewater rafting trip which passes by historic Harpers Ferry and features Class I-III rapids on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers! This two to three hour guided tour offers beautiful views of three states and two mountain ranges. It is the perfect option for beginner to intermediate level rafters. Each raft seats between four to six guests plus a guide. All gear, which includes a paddle, PFD and helmet, is provided as well as a shuttle to the river. (We are the ONLY outfitter in the area that has our own private take-out, so you won’t have to walk up a big hill at the end of your trip or take a bus back to your car!) Guests must be a minimum of five years old and 50 lbs. No experience is necessary.

Pricing

Summer season weekday: $50 per person (fees included)
Summer season weekend and holidays: $60 per person (fees included)
Spring and fall (our non-peak season): $50 per person (fees included)

Ziplining

Come fly with us on this exciting trip through the tree canopies on our zipline canopy tour. This trip features seven zip lines that are up to 40 feet in height and 425 feet long! It spans a quarter of a mile through our property and even has an exclusive 100 foot sky bridge. This one and a half to two hour guided trip begins and ends within walking distance from our main building. Guests must be a minimum of seven years of age with a minimum weight of 70 lbs and a maximum weight of 250 lbs.

Pricing

$46 per person (fees included)

Aerial Ropes Course

Experience the thrills of our newly expanded 3-level aerial ropes course that features 90+ obstacles. Our expertly trained guides encourage and coach you through this two hour trip with challenges like cargo nets, hanging tires, ziplines and monkey bars. Begin on the first level and challenge yourself to see how far you can go! Many like to pair this adventure with a water activity for a full day of fun! Guests must be at least five years old with a minimum height of 36 inches for level 1 and minimum height of 48 inches for level 2.

Pricing

$46 per person (fees included)

Whitewater Tubing

Enjoy tubing on the Potomac River where it meets the Shenandoah River. You’ll get to experience the thrills of beginner Class I-III rapids while taking in spectacular views along one of the most scenic river regions in the country! We provide the tubes, life vests and river shuttles. You can also rent cooler tubes (to float your own cooler) or our backpack coolers so you can keep snacks and drinks alongside you during the trip.

We are the only outfitter in the area that offers our own private take-out, so you won’t have to worry about walking up a large hill at the end of your whitewater tubing trip. Hop out of the water and take a short ride in one of our 5-Ton military vehicles, an adventure in itself! Feel free to rinse off in our large bath house equipped with sinks, toilets and hot showers.

This one and a half to two hour trip is one of our most popular activities for older children. If you prefer a guided tour, river guides are available for this activity for an additional fee. Participants must be at least 12 years of age and excellent swimmers.

Pricing

Weekday: $30 per person (fees included)
Weekends and holidays: $40 per person (fees included)
Optional guide fee: $50 per guide (1 guide per 10 participants)

Flatwater Tubing

This is a serene, lazy river style one and a half to two hour tubing trip on the beautiful Shenandoah River. This trip starts at our second check-in location: 150 Millville Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. We provide the tubes, life vests and river shuttles. You can also rent cooler tubes (to float your own cooler) or our backpack coolers so you can keep snacks and drinks alongside you during the trip.

This is one of our most popular activities for younger children and their families. If you prefer a guided tour, river guides are available for an additional fee. Participants must be a minimum of five years old, 50 lbs and know how to swim.

Pricing

Weekday: $30 per person (fees included)
Weekends and holidays: $40 per person (fees included)
Optional guide fee: $50 per guide (1 guide per 10 participants)

We can also package together any of the items listed above for you for a full day of fun!

Please call our office at (540) 668-9007 to book your trip with us. Our specialty pricing is available by phone booking only. We can also help to customize your trip if you have any special requests.

Check out our FAQ page for info on liability waivers and our cancellation policy.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It…

Townsend Russell
21:38 17 Jul 25
Excellent guide and fun rafting adventure. Family of 6...we had a blast...stayed safe ...got some adrenaline pumping and had a great time. Our guide Jeremy was on point.
Raushan Oshan
18:05 17 Jul 25
10/10 Experience – Made Unforgettable by Our Guide, Connor

This trip was absolutely phenomenal, and 99% of that is thanks to our raft’s main pilot, Connor. Not only is he a walking encyclopedia of the area’s history, but he’s also an absolute legend who made the rapids feel thrilling and safe! While other groups missed out some “risky rapids” Connor confidently took us through every twist and turn — we had a blast!

Words honestly can’t do this day justice. It was surreal — ethereal even. From start to finish, the entire crew was made up of cool, welcoming people who clearly love what they do. That energy made all the difference.

Please make sure you tip them well — they 100% deserve it.
Asiya N
20:03 15 Jul 25
Tubing was fun — but make sure you come with great insurance, time to argue, and the energy to chase down basic accountability.

River tubing was fun. Unfortunately, everything after that completely ruined the experience.

On Saturday, while we were in the dressing room, a tree fell on two cars in the parking lot. One vehicle appears to be completely totaled, and my friend’s car was severely damaged — possibly totaled, though that hasn’t been confirmed by an adjuster yet.

We asked to speak with the owner and were told they were “on the way.” That wasn’t true — the manager showed up and wasn’t updated on the situation.

We had already talked with the assistant manager but had to explain things again when the manager arrived. I had already asked the assistant manager how my friend would get home to Virginia, and we were told that they would give my two friends a ride back to VA in their van. Later, when I asked the manager about the ride, she wasn’t sure how my friends would get back home. I told her the assistant manager had already assured us transportation would be provided. She later confirmed that they would provide transportation — but this was only after back-and-forth conversation between her and me.

Then came the tow issue.
With no phone signal (thankfully for the Wi-Fi), my friend called her insurance and found out towing wasn’t covered. I told the manager they needed to arrange the tow to Virginia. She initially declined. I repeated that it needed to be handled — and after a phone call (presumably to the owner), she agreed.

When I asked for the owner’s contact info, we were told they couldn't provide “personal information.” Eventually, after back and forth, we were given the business number — something we could’ve looked up ourselves. My friend left her information and was told the owner would contact her that day.

That didn’t happen. The owner never reached out voluntarily, and my friend has had to chase him down repeatedly just to get vague, limited responses.

Now, let’s talk about the tree:
The manager implied it was a spontaneous event — likely to avoid liability. But we have photos showing the tree is hollow, and even without that, the missing bark and dead limbs speak for themselves. Now I’m no tree expert but I’m pretty sure this isn’t what a healthy tree looks like!

For a business that invites people to park on their property, basic safety and maintenance should be a given. Clearly, making that assumption was wrong!!

So would I return?
Let’s just say: if you want to pay $40+ to float on a river and end up with a bigger problem and thousands in damages, bring insurance, patience, and time to argue.

My friend originally asked us not to leave a negative review, hoping they’d do the right thing. But that hasn’t been the case — so we’re sharing our experience.
Dave Palanzi
11:36 15 Jul 25
Our group was warmly welcomed by the friendly staff. Scott was great as he oriented us for our white water tubing adventure, he used humor to ensure we knew the rules. Amanda greeted us with a smile at the take out point and was very helpful as we exited the river.
Tobias Shaw
16:39 14 Jul 25
Had a lovely day tubing with a crew of 12, I would definitely return again. Taking a few stars off as there was a semi-hiden $7 per person equipment fee not disclosed on the website which I find annoying (just disclose it up front!). Also I paid for 13 guests but only 12 showed up. I asked the employee if we could swap the 13th spot for a cooler tube, but when we got off the bus it wasn't included. Had a lovely time but improvements could be made.
Dorothy
01:45 13 Jul 25
Reddy Reddy
16:50 07 Jul 25
gabriel deleon
03:50 07 Jul 25
Did tubing today…twice.
Got on the last shuttle around 4pm. Asked the driver: “ can i have a blue tube please?” she went. “ no! I am not digging through all these tubes to get a blue one! “ . there was clearly a blue tube within easy reach. We didn’t want to argue and just took whatever she gave us. Very rude.
The porta potties were a nightmare at the site. Changing cabins were not the cleanest.. and have no hooks to hang your clothes. So u put your clothes on the floor?
Not coming back.
Richie
17:54 06 Jul 25
we went river rafting, and seth was our boat guide. he was great! very friendly and helpful, and it wasnt too difficult because of how much effort he put in for us.
Michelle Lazzaro
13:53 06 Jul 25
We booked the flat water tubing with Adventure Center for a day of fun in Harper's Ferry. An absolute blast! I would highly recommend and we will definitely be coming back. Adventure Center was well organized, had a friendly staff and plenty of on-site parking. What stood out about this place over others in the area, like River Riders, was that they post on their website real-time updates on river conditions and any age restrictions. We felt well-informed prior to showing up and could book what made sense for our family. Again, hands down a really fun time and we can't wait to come back!
Brandon Bowers
15:46 05 Jul 25
Jeremy was an excellent rafting guide! He was super helpful and knowledgeable about the river. 11/10 would raft again.
Carlo de Vera
02:31 05 Jul 25
We were first-timers and your team didn’t disappoint, particularly Logan, Carson, & Bryce on the Zipline and Logan on the Rope Course. Thank you.
Gourav R
22:46 03 Jul 25
Martin White
01:37 29 Jun 25
Our boat guide Dimitri was awesome, we had a great day white water rafting.
Cassey Riner
17:31 26 Jun 25
My family and I recently tried white water rafting at HFAC for the first time. We had the best experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable. Alyson explained safety instructions to us in detail and also shared HF history with us! We will definitely be back! We highly recommend river guide Alyson! Thanks again for the fantastic time! Memories were made.
Oliver Lim
01:40 24 Jun 25
I visited today to celebrate my birthday and had a truly memorable experience. I want to especially recognize Jeremy, he was an exceptional guide and made the entire visit enjoyable. My friends and I had an absolute blast. Thank you for such a wonderful experience; I look forward to visiting again!
Shannon Detling
21:52 19 Jun 25
Whitewater rafting with Jeremy was awesome! He was the best guide! We did the best rapids while other boats watched us having fun.
hamza Elkholy
03:51 13 Jun 25
Jack and Caden took us through an exhilarating day with and enthusiasm few can contend with!!!
Hilary Buxton
15:57 09 Jun 25
The staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We did flatwater tubing and it was a good route; you can do multiple runs--we did two. We stayed overnight in one of the camping cabins so that we could enjoy the brewery on the property without having to worry about driving and had and had a great time--good beer, live music, pizza, amazing views. There was an issue with our cabin at first and Scott, the property manager, took good care of us and rectified the issue quickly. I've tubed with them twice so far and will definitely be back.
Todd Peterson
02:29 04 Jun 25
We went on a rafting trip this past Sunday. Wow, what a great time! Our raft guide was Hannah. She did such an amazing job. Her knowledge about the river and how to navigate the raft down the rapids can't be beat. It was a thrill I won't forget!! Hannah also had us stop at unique places like streams and falls that I have never seen before. She was also a lot of fun to talk to and kept us laughing with her jokes. Thanks Hannah for a wonderful adventure I will never forget.
Brett Peterson
23:34 01 Jun 25
We had an amazing time visiting the Harper Ferry adventure center. Hannah was an amazing guide to go rafting down the river with. Her jokes, personality, and in depth knowledge of the river made it a truly memorable experience. A nice plus is also the brewery right on sight, serving well over 50 beers on tap. Will be back!!
GAIA LEAH ROTEM
19:48 26 May 25
Me and my family had such an amazing experience at the rope course. Our instructor Logan was very kind, and attentive, he provided very clear and helpful instructions while keeping it professional and fun. Thanks to his advice I was able to do the most difficult part of it successfully, thank you.