Such a blast!! If you have been thinking about White Water Rafting... DO IT!! If you're local to Watertown - DO IT!! If you're visiting the area- DO IT!! We went with a group of 14, some it was their first time rafting and some had been a time or two, Seth and Scott were our guides and both boats argued that we each had the BEST guide! Hopper was our safety kayaker (thankfully - we all stayed in the boat). Not once did we feel unsafe. Both Scott and Seth made our experience enjoyable, FUN, informative and did I say FUN!!! None stop laughs! Thanks again to Bob, Sue and your awesome crew for a great day!! We will for sure be back!! read more

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super great set up for experienced and novices- beautiful location for put in will make this a must with visitors read more

Family owned business they treat everyone like their family go above and beyond to give you an experience you won't . They give you a brief verbal instructions on what to do and then when you get into the water, they have you do a few things before you actually hit the rapids awesome amazing I recommend giving it a try you go once I guarantee you'll go back. read more

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White water rafting with BOB Rafting was so much fun! the guides were super knowledgeable and the rapids were fun. also Bob was super nice, offering us snacks and water, all for free. All the equipment is included in the price and we got to swim off the raft in the quieter parts of the river. 10/10 would go again! Starts off at the dexter location, you get equipment then get on a bus for a 10-15 min drive up the river. takes about 1-1.5 hrs to get down the river, and then its just a 5 minute bus ride back to the building from there. read more

We had an amazing time rafting with Bob. The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. The river was high and it was a great time. They supply items that other companies charge you to use (nylon jackets, water shoes). The staff was very entertaining on the water and the history of the river was very interesting. I think the best part was not having to carry our raft back to the bus. When the day was over we boarded the bus and headed back to the business. I have done this river before and I know other companies have rafters carry the boats uphill and load the boats. It was nice to just head back. Thank you for a great time. I hope to return next year. read more

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We went today and had a amazing time staff was amazing and very friendly and I would highly recommend if you like a good trip with people that know what there doing the rafting was amazing and everyone knew what to do and would come back again read more

Absolutely amazing experience! Super fun came on a great day. They made it very fun and easy to understand would recommend and would do again. read more

Went with a group of six which included our good friends and both of our teenaged boys. I booked the experience over the phone after speaking directly with Bob who was warm and friendly and informative. Upon arrival day the staff continued to provide that same level of service and charm making our first time white water rafting experience a memorable one. The instructions were easy to remember and execute after a bit of hands on instruction, and our guide was absolutely great! This was for sure a fun time even though I fell out of the boat once. Don't worry I was pulled quickly back in. Not gonna lie this was out of my comfort zone, however I would totally do this again and recommend this experience to others. As Nike used to say, Just do it! read more

BOB Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Dexter, New York

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Absolutely amazing trip!!! Everyone was super helpful. Reservation process- simple and informative Day of Trip- they got us set up w no cost wet suit and shoes, helmets, paddles. Took very short bus ride to launch site and from there is was white water, laughs and memory making!!! Post trip- photos were awesome!! Chicken BBQ was delicious. We enjoy our lunch on back deck. They put our photos on USB drive (photos were additional charge- optional). It was a great day!!!! Our party had wide age range from 15-60. It was fun for everyone!!! read more

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We had an awesome awesome time! I am 53 and my sons and their friends all came, so we had a group of eight. Everyone had an amazing experience. The guides and Bob are all very entertaining and customer friendly. The scenery on the river is great! The rapids are exhilarating! It is a great activity to do with family and/or friends. This will be my 4th time rafting with BOB rafting! Love it! read more

Had the pleasure of taking a trip recently with B.O.B. Rafting and it was great! We were a party of 13 split between two rafts and every single person had an incredible time. The B.O.B. crew are very skilled and great coaches, and they made sure our excursion was amazing! We were in the river for about an hour and a half, navigating many sets of exciting rapids as well as enjoying some scenic floats through calmer areas. There is a portage area about midway, requiring the raft to be carried a short distance around a dam, where we took a break and received snacks & drinks. The trip concluded with the opportunity to get in and swim the rapids, which was very fun! Their location has a large outdoor deck with plenty of tables, where we were able to enjoy a post trip picnic to relax and chat with the crew some more. They also took many great pictures to commemorate the trip. Such a truly nice and welcoming group and we enjoyed them so much! B.O.B. Rafting is a fabulous family business and we were blown away by their hospitality and how fun they made the day. Exactly the sort of small business you can feel great about supporting! We will definitely be back!! read more

We had a great time at BOB's Rafting on the Black River. We greatly appreciate the way they personalize our paddle ride for us. Thanks to our guide Mike and owner Bob read more

We've been going here for the past three years. Bob and his wife, Sue, are so nice and down to earth. For $59/pp (or $50 if you go on Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend, they also have other discounted prices for group or military) you get an awesome experience, with a ziti & chicken BBQ picnic on the back patio at the end and great guides. The trip is Approximately a 2 hour ride (6 miles). We request Scotty every time, he is knowledgeable, funny and nice! If the water is cold they provide you a full wet suit and splash jacket at no extra charge! If you're looking for a place to try I say go here! :) read more

BOB Rafting - First rapid of the trip! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Dexter, New York

This was so much fun! I would recommend BOB Rafting to all my friends and other Yelpers! Even though we took our trip in August, (in exceptionally lower water because of this drought!), we all had such a blast! The Black River was a great experience, and the dam release provides category 4 rapids no matter what time of the year you go! I've fallen in love with whitewater after that trip, and need more! BOB Rafting (especially our guides Mike and Bernie) did a great job of providing safety and the best value for our trip. I can't wait to schedule my next trip with BOB Rafting this spring on the Hudson! read more

BOB Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Dexter, New York

RAFTING! EXTREME! BLOOD AND THUNDER! EXTREME!!!!!! my first time rafting and I am glad to say it was with Bob's crew! Sam was the guide for my raft. pointed out a lot of interesting facts about things we'd pass, and was a great instructor. Seth gave us the overall safety info and Scotty drove the reformatted school bus which transported all of us from the storefront to the river. all the required safety gear - vest and helmet - was checked over multiple times before we hit the water. we split our group of 8 guys into 2 boats, which worked well since half of us were newbies and half of us were more experienced. you also get a few chances to go swimming in the calmer sections. the whole experience is a total adrenaline rush, a great workout, and takes a little over 2 hours. halfway through there's a break for granola bars and water. at the end, when you return to the store, lunch is provided: baked ziti, BBQ chicken, salad, rolls, and lemonade. in total, it runs about 60 bucks a head, which seemed fair. highly advisable: wear swimming shorts, a shirt that isn't cotton, and water shoes. also, leave your valuables in your car; you won't need them and you don't want to lose them. everything was handled safely, professionally, flawlessly, and we had a total blast. major props to Bob (though we didn't get to meet him) and his staff! read more

This was my first ever rafting experience. One of the best outdoor activity I have ever done. Bob, his wife and the entire crew were amazingly good and super friendly. I didnt even know that they arrange for food at the end of trip which was delicious and even included vegetarian options - a huge plus for me. They have your photos taken at strategic locations throughout the trip and you can buy a CD full of beautiful captures of all your moments in action. With everything taken care of, all you need to do is gear up and have an exciting adventure through the beautiful Black River. If you are in the area, you MUST try rafting at BOB's. read more

This was my first time rafting and I would definitely go again. We went as a college club and were split between two rafts. Seth was an amazing guide and made the experience personal and enjoyable. The guides had great facts about the area, and great jokes. I went into this trip very nervous, but I left feeling very confident and with memories I won't forget. I can't wait for next year. read more

Took a trip with BOB rafting just last weekend with my girlfriend and I have to say it was awesome! Very knowledgeable guides gave us historical information about the black river area in addition to very clear directions and hazards while we were rafting. Price was fantastic and even came with a cookout BBQ afterwards! Bob and all the staff were super friendly and I'd recommend them to anybody! read more

Went with my university as a senior event. Had a lot of fun, staff was friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend to friends.

Stay away from this place. The owner Bob is nasty and condescending. The place is old and run down. The rafts are old and cheap. Go anywhere but this place. read more

Went with the whole family and had a great time! The owners were very friendly. The guides were knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Definitely go back. read more

Always so much fun going rafting here! I've went twice now and hope to continue going every summer! These guys are great and always make the trip an enjoyable and safe experience. They're also hilarious which makes the best memories! read more

We had a wonderful day rafting the black river out of Dexter. Scotty, our guide, shared lots of knowledge about the local area, interspersed with friendly jokes. The entire team worked well together & we felt safe with them. We were traveling up from Florida & didn't have croakies for our sunglasses or water shoes but they kindly loaned us both. Afterwards, they even fed us a delicious lunch of salad, ziti & BBQ chicken, a nice touch. The office had bathrooms & changing areas for getting out of wet clothing afterwards. My husband & I went with our 14 & 16 year old daughters & we all loved it!!! I highly recommend B.O.B rafting! read more

Great outfit and cool people! Seth, Hopper, and the rest of the team are super friendly, generous, and welcoming. You should visit, check out the river, go rafting, and have a blast. read more

Third year in a row we have came here. Brandon has been our guide for the last two years and he's the best. Bob is awesome and hilarious. Always an awesome expierence and so much fun!! Wouldn't go anywhere else to go rafting, and after we're done the food is so good!! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!! read more

This was one of the most enjoyable and fun experiences I have had! The owner and guides were awesome. They were all super up beat and made jokes while still making sure we were doing what we were supposed to and were safe. We had Seth as our guide and he was awesome! He told us about some of the landmarks in the area and was super encouraging. He learned all our names so it felt personal, fun, and safe. I would definitely recommend going here for an adventurous and fun time! "Where is your sense of adventure" read more

I've been taking college students to B.O.B. rafting for the last 4+ years. We usually do a trip in the spring and another in the fall. Bob, Sue, and their staff are some of the nicest people and their safety record is one of the best in the business. Whether the water it at 9500 or 2500, they always due a great trip which I why I keep going back every year and have some of the same students doing multiple trips. I couldn't ask for a better company to work with. If you want an exciting trip on the Black River with an unbeatable price, then B.O.B. Rafting is the who you need to go with. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS OUT!!! A group of us went and we had an absolute blast! YOU WILL NOT REGRET GOING WE PROMISE!! The guides were professional, thorough in directions and fun! The rush of adrenaline you get from this is well worth the amazing price! Get yourself down to Bob rafting and book a trip for your family today! read more

Such a fun experience. I went with my GF and cousins and we had a blast. Bob's son was our guide and he was hysterical and really knowledgeable of everything we were passing. We will definitely be coming back when the class 5s are raging in May/June. read more