Top Whitewater Rafting Rivers: Families
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Family rafting trips—whether a multi-day expedition or a scenic half-day float—are a blast. Highlights include bumpy rapids (up to Class III), sightings of wildlife such as eagles and bears, and the chance to bed down under the stars deep in the woods. And, given their proximity to many of the country's national parks and forests, whitewater-rafting adventures are perfect for summer road trips or fun-filled weekend escapes. Outfitters offer an excellent array of family-tailored trips, as well as equipment and safety procedures to satisfy even the most worrisome parent. Of course, parents should also pay close heed to outfitters' age and size restrictions, as well as trip lengths, difficulty levels, and seasonal conditions. Remember, a half-day float is much better than a day-long outing in the company of wet, tired, cold, or bored kids.
Families Whitewater Rafting Rivers
| River Name |
Gateway City |
Book a Trip |
| Colorado River, Colorado |
Kremmling (CO) |
Rafting Trips |
| Flathead River, Montana |
West Glacier (MT) |
Rafting Trips |
| French Broad River, North Carolina |
Asheville (NC) |
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| Green River (Desolation Canyon), Utah |
Green River (UT) |
Rafting Trips |
| James River, Virginia |
Richmond (VA) |
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| Kennebec River, Maine |
West Forks (ME) |
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| Lower and Middle Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania |
Ohiopyle (PA) |
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| Main Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho |
Riggins (ID) |
Rafting Trips |
| Rogue River, Oregon |
Grants Pass (OR) |
Rafting Trips |
| San Miguel River, Colorado |
Telluride |
Rafting Trips |
| Shenandoah River (South Fork), Virginia |
Sperryville (VA) |
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| Skagit River, Washington |
Marblemount (WA) |
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| Smith River, Montana |
White Sulphur Springs (MT) |
Rafting Trips |
| Trinity River, California |
Weaverville (CA) |
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| Upper Missouri River, Montana |
Fort Benton (MT) |
Rafting Trips |
