Sample Shenandoah River Trips

All Trips refer to Shenandoah River Outfitter's River Map

Day Fishing Trips

Low water Bridge to #8-8 miles, takes 3-4 hours of canoeing.

or #8 to #11-shorter trip-3 miles-takes 1-2 hours. Great fishing in riffles.

One Day Beginner Canoeing/Kayaking Trips

Low water Bridge to #8--a great beginner canoeing/kayaking stretch with little riffles (no rapids), takes 3-4 hours.

or #8 (Bealer's Ferry) to #11(Foster's)--a shorter beginner trip-3 miles that takes 1-1.5 hours. A few riffles. Quiet stretch.
The Sampler departs between 12 Noon and 3 PM at special rate.

One Day Rapids Canoeing Trips

#8--#19 is 11 miles of beginner whitewater with 2 small ledge rapids and Compton's rapid. Takes 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. Arrive no later than 11 AM.

or #11--#19 lessens trip A by 1 hour. Best trip for lower water levels. Arrive no later than 12:30 PM.

Two Day Canoeing Trips

Low water Bridge to #19--a great trip that starts out as beginner canoeing the first day, with camping in G.W. National Forest on the river bank close to #8. You can park your car at #8 with your camping gear (keeps it dry!). Push off the next morning and continue thru Compton's to #19. Trip takes 8-10 hours of paddling.

or #8 to# 28-Bentonville. Lower part of river thru Compton's and then flatter water for last part of trip. Pickup time only 3 PM, longer shuttle ride back.

Three Day Canoeing Trip or Longer
From Port Republic to Ft. Royal-7 days.... other trips may be customized for you and your canoeing needs.

The tubing and rafting course is our selection based on river water levels...

# 8 Bealer's to #11 Foster's--3 miles, takes around 3 to 4 hours depending on water levels, nice riffles, great scenery. We only use this section when the water is normal or high.

or #16 to #19--section used at lower water levels-deeper, slower water. Takes 4 to 5 hours, good swimming hole, beach.

Tubing trips depart only at 10:30 AM and Noon. Arrive 1/2 hour early.

Click for more information on tubing.

Rafting is a little faster than tubing but 1/3 slower than canoeing. Depends on water levels and length of time on river to determine the trip.

#13 to #19--6 miles, takes about 4 -5 hours

or #16 to # 19--3 miles, takes about 2 1/2 hours.

Rafting trips need to depart before 12 Noon for longer trips; and before 1 PM for shorter trips.