For Your Information:

  • Your trip begins by calling our toll free number +1-888-309-7222 to set up your boat launch time.
  • Appointments are first served, so it is always best to reserve in advance.
  • Same day appointments are available on some dates and we can usually accommodate walk-ins.
  • All minors under the age of 15 MUST wear the appropriate flotation device at all times.

Please note:  All of our trips are self guided.

  • Guides are only offered for paddle instruction and assistance.
  • Guides must be arranged in advance.
  • There will be a $80 charge for the guide.

Boat Launch

  • We launch boats on the hour every hour until 2:00 p.m.
  • Tubing trips include two runs if launched before 2:00 p.m. Trips launched at 2:00 p.m. include one run.
  • We ask all participants be out of the water by 5:00 p.m.
  • Extra charges may apply for any participants not out of the water by 5:30 p.m.
  • We will cater times and trips for large groups. ( 10+ people).

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Cell phone (waterproof containers for sale)
  • Your own drinks and snacks
  • Proper foot wear (no flip flops or heel-less shoes)
  • Fishing gear (if fishing)
  • Spare dry clothes and towels
  • Please leave your valuables at home.

Click Here to Print Rates for Shenandoah River Adventures

To help speed up your trip day service, please print, read carefully, and fill out all information, sign and date the Wavier Form below and bring with you.

  • Waiver form must be filled out for each person, including minors. A minor is considered anyone under 18 years of age.
  • Waiver form must be on one piece of paper per person. (Print double-sided. If your printer won’t do double-sided, print page 1 of 2, turn paper around and upside down put back into printer and print page 2 of 2).
  • Stapled waiver forms cannot be accepted.
  • Parents / Guardians must sign Minor Waiver Form.
  • Minors must also sign.Get Waiver Forms Here:

Tubing Trip-Shenandoah

  • This is our lazy, leisure, scenic float. This float starts on our property.
  • We have 2 different launch points on the property. Launch Point 1 sends you around an island, right next to the power dam.
  • You can experience a fun class 2 white water right off of the start. After that it is all lazy and leisure.
  • The great part about this float is, you can choose to go through the white water or avoid it all together.
  • Launch Point 2 is at the lower end of our property.
  • This launch point avoids the white water all together and you can meet your more adventurous party members at the end of the island and continue on together.
  • This trip takes about an hour and 20 min.
  • A tubing trip is $30 and includes two runs if launched before 2:00 p.m. Trips launched at 2:00 p.m. include one run.
  •  Floating coolers available to rent for $15.00.

Please note: We do not run this trip in high river conditions.

Click on images below to see trip routes on the river.

Standard River Trips For Canoes & Kayaks – 3 hours

Elkton Boat Launch
Latitude 38*24’32.80’’N
Longitude 78*38’3.94’’W
to
Shenandoah River Park / Dam
Latitude 38*28’53.43’’N
Longitude 78*37’36.63’’W
Approximately 6.5 miles, 3 hours long.

Standard River Trips For Canoes & Kayaks – 4.5 hours

Shenandoah Boat Launch 1
Latitude 38*28’57.21’’N
Longitude 78*37’39.78’’W
to
Grove Hill Public Boat Landing
Latitude 38*31’38.55’’N
Longitude 78*35’41.30’’W
Approximately 9 miles, 4.5 hours long.

Standard River Trips For Canoes & Kayaks – 8.5 hours

Elkton Boat Launch
Latitude 38*24’32.80’’N
Longitude 78*38’3.94’’W
to
Grove Hill Public Boat Landing
Latitude 38*31’38.55’’N
Longitude 78*35’41.30’’W
Requires Porting Canoe Around  Dam
Approximately 15.5 miles, 8.5 hours long.

Still Water Floats

We offer a still water canoe trip above the dam in Shenandoah.

  • This trip offers great fishing for about a mile of lake-like conditions.
  • This is perfect for beginner’s and parents who want to introduce their children to outdoor water activities.
  • This trip costs $25 per boat for the first hour, $25 per boat for second hour, and $25 for each additional hour.
  • This trip is offered for those who may want to try canoeing or kayaking without having to spend hours doing something you are not comfortable with.

Shenandoah Boat Launch 1
Latitude 38*28’57.21’’N
Longitude 78*37’39.78’’W
to
Shenandoah Boat Launch 2
Latitude 38*29’34.22’’N
Longitude 78*37’47.74’’W
Approximately 1 mile, 1 hour long.

Longer Day Trips and Multi-Day Trip Rates Apply for these Adventures

Long / Multi Day Trips – 7 hours

Island Ford Launch
Latitude 38*21’16.59”N
Longitude 78*41’43.99”W
to
Shenandoah River Park/Dam
Latitude 38*28’53.43’’N
Longitude 78*37’36.63’’W
Approximately 13.5 miles, 7 hours long.

Long / Multi Day Trips – 12.5 hours

Island Ford Launch
Latitude 38*21’16.59”N
Longitude 78*41’43.99”W
to
Grove Hill Public Boat Landing
Latitude 38*31’38.55’’N
Longitude 78*35’41.30’’W

Requires Porting Canoe Around Dam
Will Require Camping Arrangements 
Approximately 22.5 miles, 12.5 hours long.

Long / Multi Day Trips – 12 hours

Port Republic Launch
Latitude 38*17’48.2”N
Longitude 78*48’34.40” W
to
Shenandoah River Park / Dam
Latitude 38*28’53.43’’N
Longitude 78*37’36.63’’W

Will Require Camping Arrangements
Approximately 23.5 miles, 12 hours long.

Long / Multi Day Trips – 17 hours

Port Republic Launch
Latitude 38*17’48.2”N
Longitude 78*48’34.40”W
to
Grove Hill Public Boat Landing
Latitude 38*31’38.55’’N
Longitude 78*35’41.30’’W

Requires Porting Canoe Around Dam
Will Require Camping Arrangements
Approximately 32.5 miles, 17 hours long.

MAPPING THE SHENANDOAH

These are our best efforts. River conditions will always change! Please give us your feedback.
All maps are PDF Files