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    Whitewater Challengers

    3.9 (184 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Claudia S.

    A fun adventures day rafting the Leigh River. Rapids were class 2-3 not too scary. Instructor were good in directing where to go and went over safety protocols. Was a bit disappointed tho because when I checked in on Yelp I was supposed to get a free picture and they didn't take one of our raft!!

    Jennifer M.

    I've been going here for a few years now and I absolutely love it. The guides are what really make the experience wonderful. They're always fun. I've always been treated extremely well by them.

    Jenaya P.

    What a thrill and a amazing wow factor! If your up for the challenge definitely check out Whitewater Challengers and have a fantastic Whitewater rafting experience. So I was hesitant at first but I was glad to join a group of friends at the Poconos for an adventure of a lifetime. The staff at Whitewater Challengers were all nice. Check in was easy, our group leader basically confirmed all of our attendance and we were then giving life jackets and escorted via bus to the river. Once we arrived at the rafting site, we each picked a boat and was off to sail the seas for 5 hours. A half hour was spent eating lunch. The experience was awesome in the river and I felt safe knowing that staff was traveling around us in separate canoes just to make sure that we were okay. Overall the rapids were a big thrill, the views of the mountains were breathtaking and the water gun fights had me reliving my childhood. If your into outdoor activities like camping, paintball and whitewater rafting check out Whitewater Challengers and have the time of your life!!

    My friend group! Sid is the guy all the way in the back doing to the bear claw (ask him what it means)
    Paul K.

    Yeah... my friend group was THAT group...we tipped over and fell into the water... BUT it was epic and we had NO regrets! All the staff are very friendly and everything seems very organized! This was our first time ever rafting and honestly we were pretty scared! But our instructor made the whole experience very safe and smooth! Also be careful, you will get WET and ur clothes will stink afterwards! Also invest in some water shoes they are a lifesaver! Our guide, Sid, was the BOMB! Without him the rafting trip would've been NOT worth the money! He was SUPER nice and was really funny! He made us feel really comfortable and made our trip really amazing! He even taught us about the history of the river and showed us a lot of really beautiful waterfalls! Even when our raft tipped over and the majority of us fell out, he stayed calmed and managed to rescue us very swiftly! So if you didn't get the point already... you should DEFINITELY get this guy as your guide! PS. The waters were the HIGHEST they have ever been on the day we went! (Which is probably why we tipped over) The waters are usually really really calm! Also this review is for FAMILY STYLE RAFTING! We paid 44.50 per person!

    Our raft
    Lonnie B.

    This is an awesome rafting place . I had a group of 5 people and we went in one raft. It was very nice the river has many rocks but it made it fun and our raft was going fast. We had 2 guides and it's good to have them because in case anything happens like any one falling of raft they are there. They also gave us cues to when to make certain turns in river because it is rocky river . One thing Is you can't wear crocks . You need sneakers or swimmer shoes . I ended up buying swim shoes which U can buy at their store for 12.99$ the whole trip is 5 hours long but super fun. You get one stop and u can swim there. It's very scenic. There is a photographer who takes pics of the rafts too. And it's 13.95$ for 2 pictures. Great times and lots of rapids .

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    James C.

    Jordan and Kirk who are the guides are the best part of this adventure. They were enthusiastic, friendly and professional. They both deserve raises and promotions for making sure we were safe and trying to have a best possible time ever. We thank them for their great service on the day we went June 28, 2020. They made the adventure. I would recommend if you do this, have Jordan and Kirk lead your group.

    Snack bar and store

    I took two of my teen girl scouts to one of WWC scout weekends. The facilities were very well maintained. They have a new shower house with about 12 private shower rooms. They have a flush toilet house and a compostable toilet house. Both were clean. Their camp store had a lot of supplies such as fire wood, great fire starters and water shoes (for those who forgot theirs.) There is a snack bar as well. It even sells coffee for those who need a fix in the morning. The site was amongst trees and was well maintained. We had a large area for our tent. It was easy to set up on despite arriving in the dark. They had a night worker who rode around on golf cart until 2am. She came by and introduced herself and checked in periodically. I felt very comfortable and found the whole staff helpful. The white water rafting was very organized. The staff was very knowledgable and attentive. We were upgraded to the level 2-3 rapid experience. We were nervous at first since the boats usually run with 4-7 riders and we were only a boat of 3. My teens are petite. The guides continuously checked in with us and made sure we were doing well. We had a fabulous time! We had no trouble navigating the rapids. I would HIGHLY suggest White Water Challengers!! I have been to other tubing/rafting outfitters and WWC was my nest experience so far.

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    Amazing Staff that went above and beyond to make this an incredible day. Will be back for the mega damn release!

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    Thank You so much Scott.....I know we will see you again soon!!

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    “Cannot remember the last time i've seen country so beautiful Went this past weekend which was a dam release weekend.”

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    Pocono Whitewater

    Pocono Whitewater

    3.8(168 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Went rafting on a dam release on 8/16/26 with Creek (aka Brooke) what a great time! This was my…read moresecond trip on the river with pocono white water and first on the gorge! And what a really great experience! The rapids were great! Creek put us in the best paths w the best rapids at each section! She knows the river very well! I cant wait to go back for a third trip!! Thank you for such a great time!!!

    Second time with this company (have gone with WW Challengers several times too). Last time we did…read moredam release which was fun (although I wish they'd let you out once to swim- you get hot doing all the work!); this time we brought some younger family and tried the easier family rapids- which ended up being more fun than we thought it would be. It was pretty much a 4 hour water gun fight (you must rent the water cannons- essential) with swim spots too, and the hot dog/pbj lunch was a sufficient and quick re-fuel. The staff was all nice, and the other families really getting in on the water gun fights made it fun (the pirates really only attacked the middle of the group on our trip- but they did interact while waiting to leave). The only thing I was disappointed in was that last time they gave us a heads up on where the picture would be taken, and this time they did not. Two of our group members had a photo of the back of their heads, which stinks, because I like to get the photo. Other than that, really nice day.

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    Jim Thorpe River Adventures - Hanging with friends on a raft in the Lehigh River Gorge

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    4.0(53 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    This review will focus on the overall experience and the Intro to Whitewater experience. First off,…read moreANYONE can do this trip, do not bother with the beginner trip down the river. Unless you are medically unfit, you can do this. Exceptional customer service sums up the team at Jim Thorpe River Adventures (aka LOC). They are extremely well organized which makes for a great trip. Everyone from the moment you enter LOC until the very end was polite, professional and wanted to make sure you have a great time. Some tips to follow: you only need to arrive 15 minutes before your group time, this allows ample time to get situated. Buy their pre-made lunch, it is well worth the 10 bucks, bring extra water on the raft (especially in the summer). Use the bathroom before you get on the bus (and be quick). They give you a dry bucket for your lunch and items, yes you can bring your phone in a dry pouch. Wear a hat and a sun shirt, it is hot and sunny, without much shade. Jump in the water when you have the chance !! If you are a "full figured" person it will be difficult to re-enter the raft, be aware. The trip down river is very safe and well organized. The guides are VERY safety aware ! If you are nervous and listen to them, the team will get you down the river without a hitch ! A few suggestions: don't go on a busy holiday weekend, it can get crowded on the river, the safety briefing takes a long time and you a sitting in the sun (remove your vest and drink water), during July and August I would imagine the water is very low and slow (if it is a dry summer)...best only if you want to have a relaxing rafting trip. Overall, a bunch of fun. The entire family had a great time.

    We booked the Intro to whitewater for my son's birthday, it was so much fun!! We were out for over…read moreabout 4 hours. It was so much fun! There was 6 of us and we had our own boat. We will definitely Be back. Staff was amazing! My son said Lindsay was the best and made the adventure that much better. Would highly recommend!

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    Whitewater Challengers - rafting - Updated September 2026

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