Poconos Kayaking on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, Poconos, PA
Poconos Kayaking on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, PA. is the most fun you can have in the Poconos during summer! Pocono Whitewater Inflatable Kayaking on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA will be one of the most memorable life experiences ever!. Pocono Whitewater Kayaking is your place to enjoy this awesome experience! We offer the smallest group sizes, professional guides, top-notch gear, these cool Inflatable Whitewater Kayaks make your Poconos Vacation really memorable! This, a really Fun, Exhilarating Workout is Super Cool!
We like it EXTREME! The best VALUED, most ADRENALINE pumping, most FUN Poconos Whitewater Kayaking Adventures on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA, are with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos, we provide the most satisfying and affordable Pocono Whitewater Kayaking experience there is.
Call now to confirm availability and then book online to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Kayaking adventure: 570-899-0400.
We run the most personalized VIP Whitewater Kayaking trips on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. We use a unique format of limiting the trip sizes (average less than 30 people) and with extra highly trained river guides this allows you, the guest, to be safer, see more wildlife, learn more history and have way more fun! Our competitors run trips with an average size of over 120+ people. Get ready for the best day in the Pocono Outdoors you’ll have all year!
2025 Francis E. Walter Dam – Lehigh River Whitewater Dam Release Schedule
The Francis E. Walter Lehigh River Dam Release Schedule includes these dates listed below with sufficient water storage accumulated in the reservoir. (For current river levels: Francis E. Walter Dam – Daily Flow Gauge and Dam Release Info and the Francis E. Walter Dam Website).
2025 Francis E. Walter Lehigh River Dam Release Whitewater Dam Release Dates (24+2**) are listed below. All dates during the recreation season are subject to change according to weather, safety and/or Army Corp. of Engineers decisions in relation to flood control and water storage expectations/needs.
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Whitewater Releases Schedule (dates with * are dependent on adequate water storage):
- May: 10, 17, 24, 25
- June: 7, 8, 21, 22
- July: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – (PEAK Pricing)
- August: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23*, 24*, 30*, 31* – (PEAK Pricing)
- **October: 11, 12 as provided by end of year releases – (Fall Foliage Pricing)
(**The Oct. 11-12 weekend release is TBD and is intended to provide a means of releasing any excess water that may have accumulated during the recreation season. These MEGA-Releases in the past have been approximately 2000 CFS on Saturday and 1200 CFS on Sunday, and are super fun!)
Guided Poconos Whitewater Kayaking:
Solo Inflatable Kayak 12:00 PM Midweek -Adult/Youth(12+) $74.95 (Family style - May thru October, 2 person min.) -PEAK SEASON MIDWEEK - Adult/Youth(12+) $94.95
(Family style - Call ahead for availability. 2 person min.) 12:00 PM Weekend -Adult/Youth(12+) $79.95 (Family style - May thru October, Call ahead for availability.
2 person min.) - Dam Release - Adult/Youth(12+) $84.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - Call ahead for availability.
2 person min.) - PEAK SEASON Dam Release WEEKENDS - Adult/Youth(12+) $99.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - Call ahead for availability.
2 person min.)
Tandem Inflatable Kayak 12:00 PM Midweek -Adult/Youth(10+) $64.95/pp = $129.90 (Family style - May thru October, Call ahead for availability.)
-PEAK SEASON MIDWEEK - Adult/Youth(12+) $149.95
(Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - Call ahead for availability.)
12:00 PM Weekend -Adult/Youth(10+) $69.95/pp = $139.90 (Family style - May thru October, Call ahead for availability.) -Dam Release - Adult/Youth(12+) $74.95/pp = $149.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - Call ahead for availability.)
-PEAK SEASON Dam Release WEEKENDS - Adult/Youth(12+) $169.95
(Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - Call ahead for availability.)
If you are going to try this adventure it is a 12:00 PM PROMPT Start Time! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. – BONUS: After you finish Kayaking with us you will end up in the Super Cool Riverview Park Recreation and Camping Area with an 18 Hole Disc Golf Course along the Lehigh River! There is a Playground for the kids, Outdoor Grills and a covered Pavilion for dining and beautiful Riverside Camping! It’s located right where you parked in the morning in the town of Lehighton, only 8 miles from downtown Jim Thorpe, PA.
This action packed activity needs to be reserved in advance and is therefore subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to book this Pocono Whitewater Kayaking you can contact us daily at: 570-899-0400 or use our contact us form. (2 person minimum.)
Our Professionally and First Aid Trained River Guides; assist you every step of your journey while Whitewater Kayaking on the Lehigh River, Poconos, PA. They will coach you on paddling techniques, show you where the fun rapids are, waves to surf on and give you detailed safety instructions.
Pocono Bike Rental’s Whitewater Rafting Partner is Extreme Adventure Travel! They operate with a permit from East Penn Township inside the newly upgraded Riverview Recreation Park and Campground. You will see large shuttle vans near the far right side of the parking lot by the new bathrooms. This newly redesigned East Penn Township Riverview Park has a Cool Playground, Disc Golf, Public Boat Launch, Campground and the D&L Bike Trail. It’s located just off of Launch Road at this location:
- Google Map: Riverview Park, Launch Road, Lehighton PA 18235
- GPS Coordinates: 40.792255, -75.657188
- Nearby Business Address: 465 Riverview Road, Lehighton, PA
To change or modify your reservation please contact our Premier Rafting Partner; Extreme Adventure Travel at: 570-801-1231 and/or for more detailed directions please check out: http://www.extremeadventuretravel.com/directions.html.
Recommended items to bring:
- Bottled water and Lunch (sandwiches, snacks, drinks, dry storage ill be provided)
- High SPF sunscreen (the sun reflecting off the water increases sun exposure)
- Water shoes, closed toe or strapped sandals. (NO Flip flops they WILL fall off)
- Bathing suit (worn under shorts and a t shirt)
- In the event of cloudy, rainy and/or cold conditions a windbreaker or rain jacket, fleece and a wool sweater or technical top. Do not wear cotton clothing in cooler weather!
Trips run rain or shine. No cancellations or refunds without purchasing our low cost Vacation Insurance during the booking process.
(PoconosKayaking.com)
