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    4.7 (47 reviews)

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    Singi D.

    Great spot. Love the setup, looked like the staff had it all together. Only complaint is that staff was not wearing their masks. I Greatly appreciated them helping us get in to the kayaks, help us get on the water & safely back out on to the dock. But given how close staff has to get to customers to help, it'd be safer if they wore masks as well as the customers. Otherwise, I would give this 5 stars. Saw a lot of wildlife, beautiful flowers along the river, very safe water to paddle in, no wake. It was so peaceful. Kayaks were dry, well kept.

    Great day on the water with Penguin Paddling. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. This was a great way to to spend the day exploring the Occoquan River.

    Bothered Osprey

    The Australian Shepherds of the DMV day at Lake Occoquan. The skies were sunny and the water and Aussies were cool ...

    Alicia P.

    What a fantastic company and experience! They have plenty of paddle boards, kayaks, and PFDs so reservations aren't necessary! Even if you see a line, don't fret, it moves so quickly as the very capable staff are helping folks on and off the water safely. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. I felt at home from my very first rental. They have a range of rental options from hourly to daily to punch passes or season passes! I highly recommend stopping by for a great paddle experience!

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    Jamie C.

    Patrick was there to open on time in the morning, since this was my first visit to the Occoquan location and I've had some mishaps with kayaking in the past, I asked several questions about directions and if he had any recommendations on which way to go during the time that we had to spend on the water, including any areas to avoid etc. He was very pleasant and helpful with his guidance. He told me which way the Potomac was (towards the right side if looking off the pier towards the water) and that there would be a little water fall to look at if we went towards the left...but that there really wasn't too far to go at all if we went towards the left because there were small rapids we wouldn't be able to get past. Overall..it was a gorgeous day to be out on the water, a nice time overall, will definitely return. It's closer to home, and quieter than Georgetown. I think the season pass was $100 with 10 - 2 hour punches on a card.

    Emily W.

    A year after reflecting on our kayaking tour in DC, my boyfriend and I realized it was so awesome that we should have left a review way back then. Our guide was very knowledgeable about DC and informed us about all the essential landmarks. Having lived in the area most of my life I was able to take away not only a peaceful afternoon on the Potomac, but also some information I did not know before. Kayaking was something I had never tried before, but after this trip I would feel completely comfortable jumping into one. I was surprised how easy it was to learn, regardless of my fear of tipping over. Getting to the marina was easy and parking was free and easily accessible. Our guide was very friendly and hospitable, offering us snacks and water before launching out of Columbia Island Marina. The equipment itself appeared brand new and the life vests came in a variety of sizes. During the trip, he stopped us at great photo spots and offered to take pictures of us together. We went on this trip with my family (age range 18-52) as well and our guide was able keep the whole family together regardless of stamina and strength. I would love to do this again if in the area and would even be willing to pay full price. If you are familiar with the area, this is a great way to put a spin on the hum-drum touristy things to do. Definitely a repeat if you are in the area!

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    my favorite paddling spot with great views and great customer service. you can ask for some tips and they are very helpful

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    Perfect spot to do some kayaking or paddle boating. Great customer service! We had so much fun!

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    Great place to paddle! Mike is wonderful and will set you up! I have one particular kayak I like and they always bring it out for me.

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    Fun! Enjoyed kayaking on the Occoquan, can't wait till next season to do it again! Staff was extremely friendly!

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    We enjoyed renting kayaks here. The employees were extremely nice and helpful. We will definitely be back.

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    Prince William Marina - A view from the deck of our yacht club clubhouse overlooking the docks. Our indoor storage "boatel" can be seen to the right of the photo

    Prince William Marina

    3.7(18 reviews)
    1.1 km

    I was a long time customer of Prince William Marina. I bought my boat through them and kept it at…read morethe marina for over 15 years. Just recently sold it and am now 'between boats...' I have nothing but praise for the team at Prince William. They are professional and prompt with everything. The boatel experience is the best way to do your boating on the Potomac. The boat is high and dry when you are not using it, but is always in the water, fueled and ready to go when you want it. Boats stored in a boatel retain their resale value because they just do not age! They are not sun damaged, they do not get marine growth, they do not get vandalized... It is the best way to protect your investment. The marina has a great clientel and local yacht club. They have a heated pool for customers and it is open longer than your neighborhood pool - it is a great place to hang out and meet new friends when you can't or don't want to be out on the hook. The restaurant at Prince William is only okay - Honestly though, I have found that all the waterfront restaurants on the Potomac are lacking - between no real winter business and no real weekday business during the season, none of them can retain quality chiefs or wait staff. But you can get a decent burger and fries here - about all you would expect or need after a day on the water. The bar is lively with a full band schedule. It has a regular crowd that can be a bit sketch at times. Lots of nice Harley's in the parking lot next to the BMW's and SUV's if you are into the biker crowd. But it is generally a pleasant mix of people and I've never heard of any problems. Boating is not cheap - looking at some of the reviews, it seems that other reviewers may have had different expectations. PW Marine's service department does have high rates, but they are in the normal range for waterfront repair yards. The quality of their work is OUTSTANDING. You get what you pay for. I'll definitely be back when I'm ready for my next (bigger) boat... Thank you PW Marine for helping with all the great boating memories we have!

    Wow. BLACK people do not buy or store here. Racist people and Austin takes the cake they have the…read moreworse service and Austin will laug in your face all family and they will get mad at you if you want to leave there boat motel or slips. Damaged my boat with fork lift and fish finder was loosen and sitting on the floor and cover post bent. I never really took the boat out and they tore it up

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    Prince William Marina - A view of the Electric Palm Restaurant on our property

    A view of the Electric Palm Restaurant on our property

    Prince William Marina - Our private heated pool. Open longer than the average community pool.

    Our private heated pool. Open longer than the average community pool.

    Prince William Marina - Boardwalk view from Yacht Club Clubhouse

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    Boardwalk view from Yacht Club Clubhouse

    Harpers Ferry Adventure Center - Ask us about our 3-Level Aerial Ropes Course! #hfacadventures

    Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

    3.8(265 reviews)
    80.7 km

    We had an amazing time tubing with Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, an experience we won't forget…read moreanytime soon! From start to finish, everything was smooth and well-organized. The river was relaxing, the views were gorgeous, and the whole day just felt easy and fun. A huge shoutout to Spider, our guide, who truly went above and beyond. Not only did he keep the energy high with great vibes and a friendly attitude, but he also made sure everyone was safe and accounted for throughout the float. We noticed him picking up trash along the way. So awesome to see someone taking care of the river and setting a great example. He really cared about both the people and the environment. If you're thinking about doing a tubing trip in Harpers Ferry, this is the place to go--and if you're lucky enough to get Spider as your guide, you're in for a great time!

    Regular tuber, first time zip liner! And it was amazing. Cost was such a great balance to the…read morelength and intensity to this fun excursion. 3 hours on the course with great bridges, crossings, zip lines, and a free jump. Our guide Liam and his partner (terrible name memory!) were awesome and made our trip that ended in rain still feel safe without spoiling the fun! Highly recommend for families or a date day like we did

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    Harpers Ferry Adventure Center - Our 3-level Ropes Course is filled with fun and adventures! It's fun for the whole family! @harpersferryadventurecenter

    Our 3-level Ropes Course is filled with fun and adventures! It's fun for the whole family! @harpersferryadventurecenter

    Harpers Ferry Adventure Center - 3 level ropes course

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    3 level ropes course

    Front Royal Outdoors - Packed sammichs and drinks for our 4hour long float.

    Front Royal Outdoors

    3.9(79 reviews)
    88.2 km

    What a good HAWT time!…read more We came on a Saturday, mid August, and had a good, relaxing time. Besides the heat trying to take me out, I had absolutely no complaints. Front Royal Outdoors had their logistics in order from start (parking) to the brief bus ride, all the way to finish (exit). Our party all opted to do the deluxe tube (approximately $41 for the entire experience) that offered more support (a place to hold your beverage of choice) and the possibility to maximize on one's lazy river experience. As an FYI, every "order" of course came with a life jacket. The river itself was calm and effortless, for the most part. I think our experience was a little over 3.5 hours. My only recommendation would be to hydrate and find a time/date where the heat is not doing what it does best.... drains ya.

    We showed up too late to tube the river on a mid-summer Saturday to find the hustle and bustle of a…read morebunch of college age and high school teens making plans for the evening while running a well organized and efficient operation of properly securing the days equipment and getting counts and such to firm up the paper work for the day. Just by this alone, this place has there shi1 together and that's what's important on missions like river rafting basically unsupervised. How slow or fast the river is they cannot control but everything else looks as if it is taken care of. Good job to all!

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    Front Royal Outdoors - The killer stairs we had to walk up at the end. Goodness.

    The killer stairs we had to walk up at the end. Goodness.

    Front Royal Outdoors - Morning Coffee!

    Morning Coffee!

    Front Royal Outdoors - Cooler float!

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    Cooler float!

    Virginia Outdoor Center - Pick up sight

    Virginia Outdoor Center

    3.2(20 reviews)
    45.2 km

    This place is amazing! The staff if great and super friendly. The launch site is right there and…read moreyou escort yourself out. I like that because you dont have to wait for a bus or other people. The river portion is everything because it starts out slow then you drop into a few "just right" rapids. There is a spot to jump off some rocks, my son loved that! At the end you come out to a ricer beach area , where you can play in the water or walk your tube up to a shaded spot wnd wait for the bus. The bus is cool little way to end the trip! Plus you can get right back in the river and do it again!! Second time in a month I have come and keep getting new friends to experience it!

    It is a shame to give this facility a bad review. The owner, Bill, was wonderful. The land and…read morefacilities were beautiful. The point of this review is not just to inform potential customers of the abusive treatment of staff but to try to reach Bill to let him know that he needs to change his staff. Candy, the seeming manager of the outfit, was positively awful and noted as a 'Karen' in other reviews. As stated in other reviews, Candy's abusive attitude while in a leadership position has also permeated other aspects of this organization, sometimes putting children in danger. Candy's abusive behavior includes but is not limited to yelling while contradicting what the owner had told us the night before, demanding 30 minutes before time to leave that we were to do a mandatory service project that she had mistakenly left off the official paperwork, and was not explained to those present until pack out. Candy's response to being questioned about the contradictory information was to alter and resend official paperwork and change the website afterward. When Candy was allowed to communicate directly, she remained silent when proven wrong and instead sent false emails regarding conversations to other organization members. Other than that, our canoeing instructor was gruff but incredibly knowledgeable. The students had the most comprehensive canoeing instruction I had ever seen, and the instructor enabled them to meet their goals. That said, if you go for canoe instruction and get Mike, he will scare the students if they are not forewarned. Please help your students to be active participants and answer questions. Pre-education in canoeing may also help as he tends to ask questions about things he has not yet introduced.

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    Virginia Outdoor Center - August 2023

    August 2023

    Virginia Outdoor Center
    Virginia Outdoor Center

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