When warm weather hits, it’s time to escape to the river! Lucky for you, there are several activities to try on the water this season. Are you a rapids adventurer? A lazy floater? A nimble SUP-er? You can find it all on the Shenandoah River.
If you’re not sure what kind of river rat you are, check out these top 5 Front Royal river adventures! You’re sure to find something that speaks to your summer spirit. See you on the river!
Shenandoah River Tubing
Trip length: 3-4 hours
Price: $27-35 pp
Minimum age: 6
Great for: Families groups, a great lazy afternoon activity
Shenandoah tubing is the ultimate activity for groups looking for an “ahhhhhhh… this is nice.” The sometimes splashy but mostly calm stretch of river from Karo Landing to Front Royal Outdoors offers beautiful Shenandoah views and a stellar tubing experience. You can choose from a standard tube or deluxe tube, and we even have dog tubes, so you can bring your favorite furry adventurer along for the ride!
When you tube with Front Royal Outdoors, you will get an easy shuttle service, a tube, a lifejacket, a map and a helpful overview of what you should expect on the float. Perfect for families and groups who want to beat the heat without too much effort, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a sunny afternoon.
Paddling the Shenandoah River
Trip length: 3-4 hours
Price: $47-67 per craft
Minimum age: 6
Great for: Families, groups, a beginner-friendly paddling experience
If you want the same calm water as the tubing trip but give yourself more abilities to explore, paddling the Karo Landing to Front Royal Landing stretch of the river allows you to navigate easier than if you were on a tube. You can rent a solo or tandem kayak or even a three-person canoe to easily glide through the water and explore the banks of the river.
When you paddle with Front Royal Outdoors, you will get to enjoy an easy shuttle service and helpful riverside instruction to make the most of your raft river trip. You will also get life jackets for every adventurer.
Half-Day Family Rafting Fun on the River
Trip length: 3-4 hours
Price: dependent on trip
Minimum age: 4
Great for: Families, groups, a full-day adventure
If you’re here for a good time AND a long time, our half-day rafting trips are a perfect day activity. Your group can have four to six people in a raft and experience a half day packed with river adventures. This trip is more strenuous than half-day floats and paddles, so it’s a great way to expend some energy and feel accomplished at the putout. Stop on riverbanks along the way to take a dip, raft through fun and beginner-friendly riffles and rapids, and make the most of your day on the river.
Our full-day raft trips come with everything on half-day trips, including shuttle services, paddles, life vests, instructions from knowledgeable guides, and maps.
Full-Day Kayaking Trip
Trip length: 4-7 hours
Price: dependent on trip
Minimum age: 6
Great for: Families, groups, a full-day adventure
A full day of kayaking fun will give you a front-row view of Front Royal! Kayaks are easier to navigate than rafts, so you can zigzag down the river chasing views and fun rapids. We have solo and tandem kayaks, so you can choose if you want to embark on the river by yourself or with a friend.
Our full-day raft trips come with everything on half-day trips, including shuttle services, paddles, life vests, instructions from knowledgeable guides, and maps.
Learn How to Stand Up Paddleboard
Trip length: As long as you like!
Price: $43
Minimum age: 12
Great for: Older children, a good workout, learning a new skill
If you’re on the river to learn something new and get a little sweat on, a SUP intro class is a great option. You’ll paddle the calm waters of King’s Eddy, where there are no rapids to add to the balancing act. You can take as long as you want to paddle over ½ a mile up and down the river to get the hang of a SUP and get a good full-body workout in!
When you book an intro class, no shuttle service is necessary! You will get to enjoy the calm water right at our Front Royal Outdoors base. We will provide a life vest, paddle and SUP for you to practice on. You can take as long as you like, as long as all watercrafts are returned by closing time.
Front Royal River Adventure FAQs
Which river runs through Front Royal, Virginia?
The famous Shenandoah River runs through Front Royal, which is right where the north and south forks converge.
Which is the best Front Royal River Adventure for families with kids?
There are many family-friendly adventures to consider! From raft trips to canoe adventures to tubing fun, you can find them all on our activities page.
When is the best time for a Front Royal River Adventure?
Late spring to early fall is a long stretch of opportunity for fun on the Shenandoah River. Depending on water levels, some adventures may not be available at certain times of the season and it’s always important to check our Shenandoah River conditions page before heading out for a Front Royal river adventure.
What is included in a Front Royal River Adventure?
When you paddle with Front Royal Outdoors, you will get to enjoy an easy shuttle service and helpful riverside instruction to make the most of your trip. You will also get life jackets for every adventurer. We are also happy to help make custom accommodations for your trip when necessary.
No matter what you’re in the mood for, there is an excellent Front Royal adventure for you. Want help planning a great activity while you’re in the area? Front Royal Outdoors is your ticket to having a blast on the Shenandoah River!
