River & Trail Outfitters

Whitewater Rafting at Harpers Ferry

Program Level:  Minimum age is 7 yrs & 50 lbs for general public

Join us for white water rafting (Class I-III) on the final stretches of the Shenandoah River as it tumbles into the Potomac, carving a spectacular 6.5-mile watercourse through the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Young rafters travel through three states while guides interpret Civil War and natural history.  Bring your own picnic or enjoy our tasty riverside picnic that allows for rest and relaxation during the half-day trip.

*Camping at Brunswick Family Campground is an option for those wanting to explore the area.

Fee: Prices vary according to group size, day, youth/adult and picnic options.  Average price on weekends for groups:  $52-$64 + fees 

Season: Mid-March thru October

Location:  Shenandoah and/or Potomac Rivers near Harpers Ferry.  604 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758 for check-in.

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950 , river@rivertrail.com

Rafting at Harpers Ferry

North Branch Dam Release Rafting

Program Level:  Minimum age is 10 yrs for general public 

This guided trip, only three hours from the Washington DC area, is nestled in the heart of the Potomac Highlands, making for a fantastic day, overnight, or weekend getaway. Rapids are continuous Class II-III+ , and feature waves and rollers up to 6 ft high!  A barbeque picnic overlooking the oh-so-blue Randolph Jennings Lake is included in the trip.

*Camping available

Fee: Average price for groups $80 + fees including wetsuits & barbeque

Season: April, May, September Release Dates

Location:  North Branch of the Potomac River. Check-in:  Howell Run Picnic area near Elk Garden, WV

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950, river@rivertrail.com

North Branch Dam Release Rafting

Antietam Creek Tubing

Program Level:  Minimum age is 7 yrs & 50 lbs for general public

Antietam Creek River Tubing is a perfect way to splash, play, and relax—in a unique circumstance, under stone-arch bridges and a canopy of trees. Kids and adults alike will love seeing mallards, blue herons, and water turtles in their natural home. Because the stream is spring-fed, the water will refresh you even when the air temperature breaks through the 90s.

*Camping is an option for those wanting to explore the Harpers Ferry area and Antietam Battlefield.

Fee: Prices vary according to group size, youth/adult and picnic options.  Starting Price:  $29-$37 + fees for groups of 10 or more.

Season: mid-June thru mid-September

Location:  Antietam Creek, Sharpsburg, MD. 

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950, river@rivertrail.com

Antietam Creek Tubing

Mellow River Tubing on the Shenandoah

Program Level:  Minimum age is 4 yrs & 50 lbs for general public

Enjoy this mellow 1-2 hour tubing adventure a few miles above Harpers Ferry National Park.  Dropping over shallow ledges along the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you are sure to enjoy this mellow and beautiful stretch of river. Paddling in kayaks/canoes on-site may be added to this trip.

Fee: Prices vary according to group size and day.  Price range is $18-$26 + fees 

Season: Memorial Day – end of September

Location:  Shenandoah River above Harpers Ferry.  Check-in: 604 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950 river@rivertrail.com

Shenandoah Tubing

Canoe & Kayak Rentals & Lessons

Program Level:  Beginner-Intermediate

River & Trail offers kayak and canoe rentals and lessons on the Potomac, Shenandoah Rivers and the Antietam Creek. 

Fee: Please call for pricing

Season: April-October

Location:  Check-in: 604 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950, river@rivertrail.com

Kayaking info

Canoeing info

Camping

Program Level:  Anyone

Brunswick Family Campground is on a secluded stretch of land between the Potomac River and the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Frederick County, Maryland. The Canal’s scenic towpath winds past the Brunswick Campground and provides the only road access to this riverfront camping area. So sit back, and enjoy the scenic views of Short Hill Mountain, the Potomac River, great blue herons and the occasional eagle that passes by. With the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal only steps away, camping at Brunswick is perfect for biking, hiking, boating and exploring the history of the canal.

Fee: $4/person + 5% amusement fee

Season: April-October

Location:  Check-in: 604 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758

Register: Contact Kandee Sullivan for customized service, 301-834-9950, river@rivertrail.com

Brunswick Family Campground