Wildwater Expeditions - The West Virginia Original Est. 1968
 
 

Whitewater Rafting in West Virginia Since 1968

West Virginia's First Whitewater Rafting Outfitter

Since 1968, Wildwater Expeditions is the pioneer of whitewater rafting in West Virginia. We're a small outfitter dedicated to helping you have big have fun in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Working with other local establishments, Wildwater closely works with you to craft your getaway to southern West Virginia. Adventures include New River rafting and Gauley River rafting, along with kayaking, climbing and adventure packages in the New River Gorge and Gauley River National Recreation Area.
 

The whitewater rafting season in West Virginia is in full swing and so is Wildwater! Check out our Summer Begins Special on Thursday, June 21 and our July 7 special, featuring a free concert by the Hackensaw Boys when you book your trip. Concessions will be available throughout the show. If you just want to come for the show, you can do that too! Call 800.982.7238. Don't forget about Wildwater Wednesdays all season long at $69 a person for the full day New River whitewater rafting trip.


The adventure is about more than just whitewater; Experience amazing views of the New River Gorge in the spring and summer or the primordial morning mist on the Gauley River in the fall and know that you are not just on another whitewater rafting trip.
Take time to enjoy the company of your friends and family and know that you always have friends in Wildwater. Whether soaking up the scenery on a relaxing float trip or getting soaked on Class V whitewater, we have whitewater adventure trips and family vacation packages you'll remember forever!

Be sure to take advantage of our free Wireless internet in the lounge or on our deck! Also, be sure to ask about our Rustic Bunk Cabins -- a great value and a nice alternative to setting up a tent and worrying about rain!
 
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Both the New River Gorge and the Gauley River that we raft are part of the National Park system.

Excerpted from the National Park Service New River web site:
"Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville. The park and the surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, and contain an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities."

From the National Park Service Gauley web site:
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.

The Gauley River National Recreation Area is managed by New River Gorge National River.
 

Something for Everyone


We are here for you whether you’re looking for a West Virginia style family rafting vacation on a mild Upper New River rafting trip, the excitement of a Lower New River whitewater adventure, or an adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding Gauley River whitewater rafting trip, West Virginia whitewater is something that you’ll not soon forget! Experience the amazing views of the New River Gorge in the spring and summer or the primordial morning mist on the Gauley River and know that you are not just on another whitewater rafting trip. Whether mild or wild, we have the whitewater adventure trip or family vacation package to suit your needs!
 

Packages


If you don't want the hassle of planning the details for your white water rafting excursion, let Wildwater do the heavy lifting by arranging lodging (camping, hotels or bed & breakfasts) and meals (continental breakfast to steak dinner!).
Combine your white water rafting trip with hiking, biking, cornhole, kayaking and climbing, and the West Virginia adventure travel package possibilities are almost endless. Take a look through our website to find the white water rafting adventure that suits you, then call Wildwater Expeditions or email us at wvaraft@wvaraft.com to make your white water rafting reservation and let the fun begin! After you are done get some sign letters to remind of you this great day. There is nothing in the world like a white water rafting adventure vacation, West Virginia style.

 
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Wildwater Expeditions
US 19 and Milroy Grose Rd.
P.O. Box 155
Lansing, West Virgina
tel: 800-982-7238
web: www.wvaraft.com