Top 6 Shenandoah River Float Trips
Imagine yourself on a Shenandoah float trip, drifting in the soft currents in a serene river valley without a care in the world. The songbirds are chirping, the breeze is low, and the warm sunshine is shining. When you float the Shenandoah with Front Royal Outdoors, experience one of the most beautiful rivers east of the Mississippi in style. Whether you float in a tube, canoe, kayak, or raft, we promise that you will love your Shenandoah River float trip.
If you’re interested in experiencing a float on the river, we’ve outlined our favorite Shenandoah float trips to enjoy with friends and family.
Each section of the river offers unique opportunities for excitement, relaxation, wildlife viewing, and beating the heat in Virginia. Read more to learn about the top Shenandoah Float trips offered at Front Royal Outdoors.
- Shorter Shenandoah Float Trips
- Longer Shenandoah Float Trips
- Multi-Day Shenandoah Float Trips
Shorter Shenandoah Float Trips
Visiting Shenandoah National Park and looking for a way to cool off for part of the day? Take in the breathtaking sights and relax on the Shenandoah River! These trips typically take 1 hour to 4 hours depending on your trip selection. Our short day trip from Karo Landing to our river headquarters features our ever popular Shenandoah River tubing trip. You can also choose from various paddlesports watercraft to customize the trip to your group size.
Trip #1 – Karo Landing to Front Royal Outdoors
Length: 3 miles
Time: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Type: All sizes of raft, all sizes of kayak, SUP, tube, canoe
Suitable for: Families, Beginners, groups with limited time
Karo Landing to Front Royal Outdoors may be the shortest Shenandoah river float trip we offer, but it’s packed with fun! This beautiful 3-mile float lasts 1-2 hours, depending on the current speed. We will always suggest this option for groups with limited time, children, or beginners who want a taste of the float life. Children as young as six years old can enjoy this trip without hitting their activity limit.
This stretch of the river includes a class II rapid at the beginning to kick off the trip and has a few Class I rapids and riffles along the way to keep the party going. This trip is also the only float you can enjoy Shenandoah river tubing, making it one of our most popular summer floats. Groups can also rent a cooler carrier so some icy-cold drinks can come along for the ride! The Shenandoah river is your top option for tubing in Virginia.
And for those who want to tube the Shenandoah River multiple times in a summer, try our tubing season pass! With unlimited tubing from mid-May through mid-September and discounts on other river trips, this is a must-buy for our regular floaters.
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Trip #2 – Karo Landing to Front Royal Landing
Length: 7 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Type: All sizes of raft, all sizes of kayak, SUP, canoe
Suitable for: Families, Beginners, groups that want a half-day of fun
Want to have the fun last a little bit longer? Extend your float trip with the Karo Landing to Front Royal Landing trip!
This Shenandoah river float is a smart option for groups that can’t dedicate an entire day but still want to savor their time on the river. Families and children that want a few hours to paddle, splash, and beat the heat will love this trip.
This route has the same start as Trip #1, which means you get to experience a fun class II rapid at the beginning of the trip. After that, you will get to enjoy even more exhilarating class I rapids and riffles as you extend the adventure an extra four miles.
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Longer Shenandoah Float Trips
Ready for a whole day of Shenandoah River adventures? Our various watercrafts and Shenandoah River trip durations allow your group to customize a full day trip to your liking. These trips typically take 4 to 8 hours depending on your trip selection. It’s an easy day trip over to Front Royal, VA to experience some of the best kayaking near Washington DC. Book your trip online today!
Trip #3 – Bentonville Landing to Front Royal Outdoors
Length: 11.5 miles
Time: 5-7 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Type: All sizes of raft, all sizes of kayak, canoe
Suitable for: Families and groups that want a full day of fun
Pack your lunches – Bentonville Landing to Front Royal Outdoors is a full day of adventure! This trip is available for all sizes of crafts. We recommend this trip for Shenandoah River kayaking, canoeing, or rafting. You can share a float with someone or embark on the journey with a raft of your own! Kicking off at Bentonville Landing means even more Class I and II rapids to enjoy the entire trip. Since you book by the route and not by the hour, you can take as much time as you want to explore the beautiful coves and side passages you can find on the Shenandoah.
This trip is perfect for families with older children, groups of adults, or anyone looking for a full day on the river.
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Trip #4 – Seekford Landing to Bentonville Landing
Length: 12 miles
Time: 4-6 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Type: All sizes of raft, all sizes of kayak, canoe
Suitable for: Families and groups that want a full day of fun
A jump upriver from Trip #3 is Trip #4 – Seekford Landing to Bentonville Landing. This is another excellent option for a full day of fun on the river. We recommend trying one of our Shenandoah River canoeing trips!
This stretch of the river has a significant amount of Class I and II rapids, riffles, and sights along the river as you make it to Bentonville Landing. These more vigorous rapids make for an exciting challenge if you catch this part of the river on a good day!
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Multi-Day Shenandoah Float Trips
Our multi-day river trips make it easy to lead your own Shenandoah River adventure. You come with your camping gear and food, and we’ll outfit you for the journey! We’ll handle details from the shuttle to helping you find camping or accommodation options that work for you and your group.
Trip #7 – Seekford Landing to Front Royal Outdoors
Length: 23.5 miles
Time: 2 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: All sizes of raft, all sizes of kayak, canoe
Suitable for: Camps, youth groups, family trips, seasoned nature lovers
Can’t get enough of the great Shenandoah River? Then you need to spend more than one day on it! Skip the logistical confusion of planning the excursion on your own. We can handle all of the details of your multi-day Shenandoah River trip!
Trip #7 will paddle you through some of the most scenic views on the Shenandoah river for a full two days. If you want to plan a family trip, bonding activity with friends, or an exciting summer camp, this is an excellent introduction to a multi-day river trip.
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Trip #8 – Bixler Bridge Landing to Front Royal Outdoors
Length: 40 miles
Time: 3 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: All sizes of kayak, canoe
Suitable for: Camps, youth groups, family trips, seasoned nature lovers
Trip #8 is the longest trip we offer. The ultimate adventure seeker will love spending three full days exploring the eddies, coves, and rest stops along the Shenandoah River. This trip is an excellent excursion for cub scout and girl scout groups, camps, and exciting family trips.
Enjoy a morning coffee by the riverbed and sleep under the stars! It’s the perfect amount of time to bond with your group, find some adventure and feel at one with the river.
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No matter what you’re looking for, we have the perfect Shenandoah River float trips for you and your group. So book a Shenandoah river float trips today! If you have more questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call our office at (540)635-5440.
