We spent a full day at River Riders, splitting our time between the Harpers Ferry Waterpark in the morning and the Aerial Adventure Park in the afternoon. It was a great combination for both the kids and adults. The inflatable waterpark kept the kids busy for the entire session. El Jefe, the large slide, and Thor, the climbing tower and slide, were our favorites. I strongly recommend booking one of the first sessions during the summer. We went early when it was less crowded, and it became noticeably busier later. In the afternoon, we completed the green and blue aerial trails. Both were a lot of fun, and the progression from one to the next worked well. Overall, River Riders is an excellent choice for families or groups looking for an active full day near Harpers Ferry. read more

I am posting this review to urge prospective guests to exercise extreme caution and to call on management to address severe safety oversights. Despite having prior rafting experience and maintaining strong physical fitness, this individual tubing trip presented hazardous conditions with virtually no on-water safety support. ​Key Issues Observed: ​No Helmets Suggested or Required: Helmets were not recommended, suggested, or provided for navigating rocky rapids. I capsized and hit my head on submerged rocks--a dangerous hazard that warrants clear guidance and mandatory head protection. ​Zero Rescue Personnel: No river guides or safety kayakers were stationed along technical sections. When participants were pinned against rocks or stranded in strong currents, there was no staff to assist. ​Inadequate Instruction & Extreme Strain: Relying solely on arm paddling through boulder gardens offers minimal control and quickly causes physical exhaustion, even for fit individuals. ​Equipment Failures: Some tubes were punctured by sharp rocks, leaving guests stranded in turbulent water with no emergency extraction protocol. Commercial river outfitters have a basic duty of care to provide essential protective gear, clear instruction, and active supervision. I strongly advise making sure these safety practices are in place before booking unless you have experience and are comfortable without the precautions. read more

My husband and I went ziplining today and had a blast! I was a first timer but this was his second experience with this company. Ayden, Shasha, and Nik were our guides. We lucked out because we were the only ones ziplining at this time so we really got to know them. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area/activities offered. They took all the safety precautions and made our adventure very enjoyable. Highly recommend these guys and know you're in good hands! read more

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I went with river riders for a friends birthday float. We did flat tube floating. There were tons of different options for the type of river day you wanted to have. This float was easy, well marked, busses were easy to navigate, and everyone had a good time. I highly recommend this for a fun tubing afternoon. I will definitely use them next time I want to go tubing. read more

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Realllyyyy funnnn!!! It was my first time snow tubing. It was such a great family bonding activity. They have this conveyor belt thing that takes you up so you can slide down and repeat. There's a restaurant on site and bathrooms. You can book the fire place and bring items to toast smores. Very enjoyable! read more

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I wanted to leave a positive review for slow tubing because I was really impressed from start to finish with my visit. River Riders' organization and sequencing of guests is great and makes the experience stress-free. I went during peak summer season on a weekend day with a group of five adults and was looking to have a relaxing time floating on the river and catching up. This was exactly what I got and I also saw many families with kids running around and yelling and having a great time. It's wonderful that both experiences can coexist. River Riders has you reserve a specific time slot which really helps with crowd management. When I first got there it was crowded and I was worried there would not be enough parking or that there would be a long wait to check in and start rafting; however, this was managed beautifully. There are two levels to the parking and the lot was never full despite there being many families enjoying activities. I chose to change in my car (which was easy and relatively private since the parking lot is not right next to the building) so I cannot comment on the changing rooms. However, bathrooms were clean and readily available. When you go to check in the line may look long but it moves very quickly and you are soon ushered into the outdoor area where you watch a safety video with your group. As soon as the safety video is over they put you on a bus with your life vest. It's only a short bus ride to the drop off point, where you receive your rafts and can get in the river. I was shocked by how fast and smoothly the process ran despite there being many larger groups with kids, teens, etc. Once we got to the river people were able to easily break off into groups and go down into the water together. In the water it was not crowded at all despite many people tubing at the same time. The river is wide and it's easy to find your own individual space where you can talk to your group and not hear others' music, etc. It was a little confusing to figure out where to get out of the river; however, even if you got off at the wrong spot you would only have to walk maybe two or three minutes to get to the next pick up spot. Objectively the distance you go while tubing is really short (a three minute drive from drop off to pick up point max). However, because the river is so slow moving it is very relaxing and you can take as long as you want. Our group chose to linger a little longer and spend an extra hour in the water and that was easy to do: you just maneuver into the faster or slower moving areas of the river depending on what you want. Pick up was easy and we only had to wait a few minutes before the bus departed and took us back. Overall 10 out of 10: would highly recommend! read more

My son and I checked out the brand new water park. We thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surprised to see how large it felt. Check in was smooth. The staff was very friendly. Since this is the first summer it's been open, there's a couple connecting points that feel a little disjointed but not enough to discourage us from wanting to come back. I originally thought that 90 mins would feel like such little time but when you're on the obstacles or in the water, it feels like you're there longer. I do suggest for anyone not a minor to stretch before hand. You're slipping and sliding all over the place I'm sure I'm going to need an adjustment with a chiropractor. But well worth it. read more

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Finally had a chance to try tubing on the river. We went on a gloomy/rainy weekend. The ride from Silver Spring was a little over an hour. Our group chose the longest route. Not sure how long it should take because some of our group did not have paddles. Honestly, it was a fun experience. Don't forget your snacks and Bluetooth speaker. The views along the route are beautiful and very peaceful. I selected the basic tube without an a paddle. **High recommend getting the red tube that includes the paddle . Otherwise, you will find yourself stuck floating on the river or tired from using your hands to paddle . They also offer a rain jacket and pants available for rent. I used the rain jacket due to the rain and cooler weather. It helps to keep me warm and dry. Overall, I really enjoyed the visit. The staff was very accommodating. They have a separate locker room to change . A restaurant is available onsite on the top floor of the building. I highly recommend a visit. Can't wait to return in the winter to try snow tubing. read more

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We had an amazing weekend with River Riders. We did a guided white water rafting ride with Jackson. He was great with our group and made sure to get us through the shallow water with ease. We also did the aerial park and water adventure park. While my nephew was a bit scared he f the aerial adventure park, the staff were great with reassuring him and helping to calm his fears. Everyone had an amazing time at the water adventure park and, even though it was busy, it never felt crowded or like you were waiting to enjoy an obstacle. We will definitely be back! read more

We booked the flat water tubing experience. Their instructions say to come 1 hour before your appointment and that you're required to wear shoes with a strap around your ankles. However, this seems to only be a recommendation as we saw plenty of people with flip flops. They do have water shoes on sale if you need. You honestly only need to come like 30 min prior to the appointment. If you're early, you have to sit around and wait. After watching the safety video, they take you on a school bus to the drop off zone. There, they will have a lot of standard orange tubes as well as the premium blue tubes for you to take to the river. They didn't have a lot of staff at the entrance compared to the number of tubers so someone could take a premium tube without paying for it, but I guess they base it on the honor system. Floating down the river was relaxing. Be sure to apply sunscreen prior. The tubes also have a drink holder. A staff member was at the exit point to make sure everyone gets out and onto the bus going back. read more

I had a great time! I did the low water tubing. Non swimmers, it's safe and you can stand in the water! It's a learning curb in the beginning as far as learning to control your tube however ppl are so nice, they don't mind you bumping them a bit! There are alot of ppl in the river however its a big river! My pics only reflect the end of the tubing adventure, where we got out. I was afraid to take pics in the water for fear that I would drop my phone. You can tie other tubes to yours if you want for a larger party or friends, or couples so that you don't drift away from each other. It's takes about 45-50 mins depending on the waters current. You can bring food, drinks. Some tie their tunes to tree to hang out a bit. You can make it a short trip or make a day of it! The staff is so helpful! The company that we used had a bus to take us 3 mins down the rode to where our adventure began. The waits aren't long. We went down the river twice. I was tied to my guy. Prices are reasonable , parking can be tricky, some areas are reserved. Its best to make reservations. We are definitely going again. read more

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Before I go in on this review here's something you should know about me. The only kind of waters I enjoy are Steamy hot shower water, Ice cold drinking water, and occasionally pool water. I'm not big on bugs, extended period in the sun, or open bodies of water. Truth be told when we took the bus down to the start of the river ride, I wqas like 2 seconds from backing out and going back up to the bar, but... I had a really good time. I got the Tube Tracker instead of the regular tube, so that kept my butt out of the water and my body about 65% dry, until I feel getting out at the end. I went in a large group, and i'll admit that there was some anxiety at play, but after the first 10 minutes you don't even mind the dragonflies mating on your arms and legs and you come to grips with the high unlikeliness that a crocodile, alligator, or pack of river otters may be lurking. We took a ton of pictures and I played music for the 2 hour ride. My kids got to splash around and have a great time and I got to be there to share the memory, it was great. I know that I kind of just jumped right in to being at the river, but we had no issues with booking or customer service. Everything ran really smooth. The ride was surprisingly more "Big Guy Friendly" than I thought it would be. I maybe felt my tube touch bottom twice, but I was never stuck. I was paddling circles around my family and friends, and the paddle gave me a fighting chance with an "river opps" that might try to slide. read more

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The entire experience was fun and well organized, but I especially wanted to recognize our bus driver, Alex. He was extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the trip. He went out of his way to help us get our tubes into the river and made sure everyone was comfortable and ready to go. Small acts like that really made a difference and helped start our day on a positive note. Thanks to Alex and the River Riders team for a great experience. We would definitely come back and recommend them to others looking for a fun day on the river. read more

Did a canopy tour with my friends and we had a blast! The two staff members were great and very informative. The trail includes ziplines, ladders, and bridges. Highly recommend! Great views! Affordable prices! read more

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We stayed on the campsite. Initially we had a site in the overflow lot, but staff reached out to us prior to check-in to let us know other spots had become available and they would upgrade us free of charge. Staff was friendly and helpful in person and over the phone, the campsite was in good condition, and the view from our site was perfect. Will be staying at the site again, highly recommend. read more

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time went bye slow but line was so long you can't evan get al the time you payed for and the man would not let us get in course messed up the birth day ugh absolutely ridiculous one star read more

An amazing experience on the water. I recently tried the whitewater tubing adventure with River Riders and chose the larger individual tube with a bottom. They give you colored wristbands depending on what type of experience you pay for between group, individual tube or sit inside tubes (like the one I took). The trip lasted about 2.5 hours and was both scary and exciting -- a real mix of adrenaline and fun. You are given a safety briefing and your life jacket before boarding the bus. The bus takes you to the drop in point where our tube and paddles were provided and then you are on your way. It's definitely not just a float; the rapids require upper body strength and endurance, so be prepared for a workout. A few suggestions: bring only gear that can get wet, apply plenty of sunscreen, stay hydrated and bring a clear bag for your phone (if you want pictures or music). The ride itself is enjoyable, but the exit point could use improvement. Staff told us to look for a waterfall before the green bridge, but the waterfall isn't visible from the water, and there's no clear signage marking the takeout area. That added some stress to the finish of an otherwise great experience. Once you arrive there you have to hike your equipment up the trail to the place where the bus pickles you up. Overall, I'd recommend this for adventurous types who are ready for both fun and challenge. read more

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Instructor Perry is the goat. Best field trip I've ever had. If you come ask for Perry.

KUDOS FOR KYLE!!! Kyle was our raft guide today and I can't say we would've wanted anyone else. At least we felt super privileged as he did excellent in leading us perfectly into the good spots and helped us have a great (safe) time!! (All while taking care of the rest of the group for safety.) He was efficient, knowledgeable and a great leader. So much fun! Thanks Kyle, you're da best! - The Fairchilds from DC read more

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What an awesome experience zip lining with Gibson and Alex. Both of them exhibited professionalism and were a pleasure to zip with. It was an experience my family will always remember. We continued the following day with a riverboat run with CC. She was a book of knowledge regarding the river and local Lore. Very professional and a joy to have as a guide.It was an incredible day on the water. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Hubby and I did the white water tubing and the lazy river tubing. We did white water first and it was so fun. We rented the red tube that included a paddle. Idk how people did it without a paddle, honestly. White water was definitely the better experience for us. The lazy river one was fine, but kind of boring after just having experienced so much excitement. I was kind of nervous but it was really not scary at all. Everyone was so friendly and you just went at your own pace. I gave four stars because we were the very first group of the day and once we arrived at the river, there weren't enough red tubes for all of us who paid for them. A second truck came but there still wasn't enough. I could understand if it were later in the day, but being the very first group is unacceptable. There also weren't enough straps to tie your cooler to your tube. The equipment pickup was just so disappointing and unorganized. It was really fun though and I would definitely do it again. read more

Jeff made the day! He got a nervous 5 some singing by the end of the trip and definitely wanting to come back.

We rented a campsite #306. Riverview. Quiet. 2nd time staying there. Camp host helpful and nearby (on site). Totally recommend.

I went flat water tubing with a big group, and the experience was nice--took us about an hour and a half due to a faster than normal current. I'd recommend bringing/buying something to tether your group together--we drifted far apart easily in the beginning and it took a lot of effort to get together again. The check in counters had employees drifting around and lines would get held up on customers frequently. While checking in, I asked multiple times about where to collect my rental cooler, and I was told that it would be available to me at the starting point. When I got there, all that was available were rafts for the cooler to sit in. When I asked again where the coolers were, I was told that I needed to buy a cooler at the check in point that we had already shuttled away from. So despite paying for a floating cooler and a bag of ice, I was left with melted ice and warm drinks in an uninsulated raft. If you do pay to rent the Floatable Cooler, just know that you're essentially just paying for a raft--bring your own cooler to put in or be prepared to buy one. read more

This snow tubing place is enjoyable! I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it became pretty busy toward the end of my visit. I was there from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., and by 11:00 a.m., it got so crowded that we only managed to go down the hill two more times in the last 30 minutes. I believe that if there were breaks between the time slots, we would have been able to enjoy it more. Overall, it is a fantastic way to spend your winter day! read more

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From the check-in to the bus ride to the location, this place runs on a system that was absolutely perfect. I have never been tubing on the river and was really excited to give it a try. This is a relaxing way to not only enjoy the sun, but to see some cool greenery scenery! This was my favorite outing so far this summer we ended up here as it was a group trip put on by our Crossfit gym. It was really fun floating next to people I know, but don't always get to talk to for extended periods of time. Also, I am kind of a scaredy-cat if I'm being honest and at no point did I think I was in any danger. Most of the water you could stand up in. I recommend bringing a healthy amount of snacks, sandwiches, drinks, and such. I say that because you were going to be on the river for a while. we pushed off at 11:37 and we got out of the river at 4:37. Even though we took about a 30 minute break or so I don't think that time would have varied much. It's definitely a slow day to just chill out and enjoy the scenery, I recommend bringing a waterproof speaker , plenty of sunscreen, your favorite sunnies and someone you can vibe with. I will definitely be back! West Virgina is so beautiful wild and wonderful!! read more

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not enough instruction on where to get your tube out. They should have signs or indicators way before you get into the current that takes you under the green bridge. there was no sign to to get out. it was fun but very frustrating and dangerous not to mark the "out" well. River riders make enough money to afford a couple big banners. read more

PROS -River Riders is one of the few tubing companies in Harpers Ferry that allows your to BYOB while tubing -Affordable pricing -Large parking lot & free -You can bring your own tube, tube ties, and cooler to save some $ -Buses pick up every 30 minutes so you can come & go at your leisure -There is food and alcohol available for purchase on-site -Many offerings such as tubing, zip-lining, canoeing & ore CONS -Everything is very chaotically run: You will have to ask multiple people to know where to go. We almost missed our reservation because they didn't know how to check us in properly, so we did it twice. They were going to leave without us (biggest con) -Ditch the upgrades: regardless of whether you pay extra you may not get that fancy tube due to lack of inventory & worn tubes -Dirty: Buses and tubes pick up a lot of dirt from entering & exiting the water read more

Jeff is very knowledgeable and made the rafting experience enjoyable and educational. Johnny, Collin, and Delacy made the zip line a lot of fun for everyone. Would recommend to a friend if I had any friends read more

My friend and I had a great time. We got there late and they let us go with the next group with no issues. One of our tubes did end up popping but we called the number and they sent someone to us with a new tube and then we kept on our way. It was a bit difficult at times but not terrible. read more

Checked in went to camp sight. Nice view but no cell service which was important for work. Also wasn't aware they had WiFi. I know the sight says three day no cancellation but in this situation where there's no cell service they should make an exception. Anyway can't recommend. I do have a credit available for the next year which starts now sept 30 2024 and good till sept 30 2025. Please contact me! My reply to River riders Yes my wife didn't mention it was the cell service that was the problem. She was confused by what was happening because there was no service on phone. We had to leave the campground to make a call to the office. Sorry we didn't explain the problem correctly. At this point with what was going on, maybe they could have made an exception. Anyway we'll right if off and call it a day. As far as a credit, it serves us no purpose. We were just passing through for the first time and probably our last. If anyone can deal without cell service for the three days, please contact me and I will sale you this reservation at a discounted rate. I'm sure someone would enjoy. Update. I've been informed that the credit is nontransferable. How convenient! So they get to keep my 278.00. My advice is to go to koa much better place and only 140.00 for the same amount of nights. I'll definitely be talking to my credit card company. Ps lame excuse was in appropriate language was used. I'm pretty sure my wife never said a foul word. Can't wait to see what they have to say to this review. read more

River Riders is a very well managed place and is full of a lot of fun activities with plenty of staff around to help you and guide you through different activities. I cannot find anything to complain about. Honestly my experience of tubing was absolutely smooth and I had a lot of fun with my friends. I really hope people who visit this place take care of their trash because I saw some mess here and there which breaks my heart. read more

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We did flat water tubes on Sunday and Zip lines on Monday. Our guides in zip line, Alec and Alex were exceptional when a 6 year old guest list confidence. They were fun and professional- I highly recommend and absolutely would trust these guides with the safety of my family! Great time! read more

Went zip lining with my boyfriends family and had an absolute blast! Our guides (Laney, Liam, and Garret) were incredible. Making sure we were all having fun and staying safe. After our tour had completed, we went back to the Alehouse to get some food. I had lost one of my rings which fell under the patio onto a platform under the patio. I went inside the Alehouse to see if anyone would be able to help me. A very nice gentleman named Ian offered to help and he went under the patio to grab my ring for me. The service at this establishment is top notch and the employees are incredible and genuinely care about your experience. 10/10 would definitely recommend and would definitely go back! read more

what a great experience white water rafting for the first time with our kids! River riders was organized and on time despite it being a very busy Saturday. Our guide Billy was friendly, and fabulous at getting us down the river safely while having fun riding the Big rapids. We had four kids- two 10 yrs olds, 12 and 14 as well as my husband and myself, everyone had SO much fun' read more

Been here twice now. First time was taking our nephew ziplining. Second time my wife and I went flat water tubing on the Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry. First the zipline course: its a canopy style tour with several zips from 200 to 1000 ft. in length, ladder climbs, and a free fall rappel from the final platform. Good views of he Potomac River and the Harpers Ferry Water Gap. Gear is solid and the staff are great. For water tubing, we were on water for a little over an hour. They have the basic donut shaped tubes, but we went with Tube Tracker, which is more of a kayak style tube with a paddle. Super fun and relaxing. Reservations can be made online or you can walk in. Customer service has been great both times. Prices are neither cheap nor high. Will definitely come back for the other adventures. read more

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Booked a campsite in October. Beautiful river side camp next to the Potomac. However, we were not impressed by the facilities. Showers and bathroom stalls were not updated, clean, and barely functional - and quite the walk from our campsite. A portable bathroom trailer was closer- but rather disgusting and small. Spacing in between campsites were tight, especially being cramped next to an RV. The train running through the night 30 yards away was an unpleasant surprise, that literally shook our tent. We did not participate in any adventure programs while visiting, simply a space to sleep and we were disappointed. read more

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We went with our kids and were told at the front that kids can go by themselves to the adventure park but once our kids got up there they asked where are your parents. They would not refund us or allow the parents to accompany their kids. Never going back! read more

Campsites very small, expensive Very disappointing . Early check in policy a scam for a tent campsite. read more

I went here for my partner's best friend's birthday party a while ago. It was alright, though my partner and I did get very burnt despite the sunscreen and semi-cloudy weather. We ran into people a lot which is kind of expected. Luckily most people we ran into were nice. There were big groups of people who'd actively block us in a horizontal line though which was annoying. What I wasn't prepared for the most there was the sheer intensity of the damn rocks we'd hit and slip on at various speeds. I'm small and light for an adult with only core strength which causes me to lose control more easily at times. Holding on tightly to each other for 4 hours was tiring, and losing each other made me anxious especially since I didn't know everyone there. At the end of , me and some friends of the group were actively paddling to reach the end. With this review I understand that my experience may be isolated as others may have had a better understanding of what was to come and whatnot. This is just my personal experience i'm sharing. Hopefully others have a better time than I did then. Thanks for reading, have a good day. read more