Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Poconos Outdoors LLC
Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Poconos Outdoors LLC adventures on the Lehigh River are the best valued, most adrenaline pumping and are the most FUN with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP whitewater rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Poconos Whitewater Rafting experience there is.
Call now to confirm availability; and then book online to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventure: 570-899-0400.
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!)
POCONOS SUMMER – Whitewater Rafting is SUPER FUN!!!
MIDWEEK - 12:00 PM ONLY -Adult/Youth(5+) $44.95 (Family style- May thru August, 4 person min.)
WEEKENDS - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM -Adult/Youth(5+) $54.95 (Family style - April thru August, 2 person min.) -Dam Release WEEKENDS - Adult/Youth (7+) $64.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASE, 2 person min.)
PEAK SEASON – JULY/AUGUST – Dam Releases are AWESOME!!!
MIDWEEK - 12:00 PM ONLY
-PEAK - Adult/Youth (7+) $49.95
(Family style - May thru August, 4 person min.)
WEEKENDS - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
-PEAK WEEKENDS - Adult/Youth (7+) $59.95 -PEAK Dam Release WEEKENDS - Adult/Youth (7+) $69.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASE, 2 person min.)
POCONOS FALL FOLIAGE – Whitewater Rafting is BEAUTIFUL!!!
DAILY 12 PM - FALL FOLIAGE RAFTING TOUR (Sept.-Oct.) -Adult/Youth(5+) $44.95 - (Midweek) -Adult/Youth(5+) $54.95 - (Non-Dam Release Weekend) -Adult/Youth(7+) $64.95 - (Oct. 11-12 MEGA-Dam Release) (Family Style, and with one Dam Release Weekend in October.) (September thru October, 4 person min., call for availability.) (Wetsuits are not provided, but recommended!)
We run the most personalized VIP Rafting and Kayaking trips on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. We use a unique format of limiting the trip sizes (average 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 120-200 people. Get ready for the best day outdoors you’ll have all year!
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 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!
Francis E. Walter Dam / Flow Management Plan Schedule
2025 Flow Management Plan
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District posted the 2025 Recreation Plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam. The plan specifies dates and actions associated with whitewater and fishing releases from the dam from late March to early October of 2025. USACE coordinates the plan with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
In 2025, the plan includes 24 whitewater releases and 22 fishing enhancement releases (unchanged from prior years). The 2025 recreation plan has one minor change from the prior year. In the event of excess storage above elevation 1355 and after all other increments have been funded, any additional storage will be utilized for fisheries augmentation releases from Saturday, September 27 through the start of the mega release ramping on Thursday, October 9. Please note at the conclusion of the ongoing feasibility study, we will host a public meeting for additional comment. The below plan will remain in effect until that time.
Dates for whitewater releases are noted above Several dates are dependent on adequate water storage in the reservoir. It’s important to note that the need for flood control operations could result in the cancellation of any scheduled dates.
