Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Dam Release – Class 3 Rippin’ Rapids
Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Dam Release – CLass 3 Rippin’ Rapids 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, we offer a VIP Experience to our Whitewater Rafting. This is around a 4 Hour Journey depending on river levels.
- Pricing starting at: $64.95
Why we are BETTER than BEST!!!
- Locally Owned, Operated and Bred by TRUE Extreme Sports Athletes – Since 2014
- VIP Experience – Small Trip Sizes (Less than 40 People) EXCLUSIVE Outfitter
- #1 Outdoor Adventure Company in the Poconos offering the MOST FUN Activities* (*Trip Advisor)
- The SHORTEST VIP Shuttle Ride to the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, Poconos, PA
- FREE PARKING and Party Pavillion with BBQ Grills, Disc Golf , Biking and Hiking Trails
- CHECK OUT our Biking AND Rafting/Kayaking Package DEALS
- We offer COOL CAMPING and Great LODGING DISCOUNTS
Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Dam Release – Class 3 Rippin’ Rapids are the most fun you will have all year! Our adventures on the Lehigh River are the best priced, most friendly and are the AWESOME FUN!
What our customers are saying about Poconos Whitewater Rafting:
- “The Guides were super friendly, taught us all how to paddle and made our family feel safe and attended to!”
- “The Kids having the most fun”; is one of the more popular phrases on our social media review sites.
- “We come back year after year for different activities, BUT the Whitewater Rafting is the BEST” We pride ourselves on our repeat clients and appreciate YOU!!!
We are the PREMIER VIP Poconos Whitewater Rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos; as we provide the most fullfilling and affordable Poconos Whitewater Rafting experience there is. Our trip sizes are NOT like our “competitors” at all, we take less than 40 people down the river at once. This is WAY more FUN! Plus you can swim in between the rapids in large pools of beautiful Poconos Spring Waters! And IT’S SAFER!!!
Call now to confirm availability; and to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventure: 570-899-0400.
POCONOS SUMMER – Whitewater Rafting – CLASS 3 Dam Release
WEEKENDS - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM -Dam Release - Adult/Youth (7+) $64.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASE, 2 person min.)
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- May: 10, 17, 24, 25
- June: 7, 8, 21, 22
PEAK SEASON – JULY/AUGUST – CLASS 3 Dam Release
WEEKENDS - 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM
-PEAK Dam Release - Adult/Youth (7+) $74.95 (Up to Class 3 RIPPIN' RAPIDS - DAM RELEASE, 2 person min.)
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- July: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- August: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23*, 24*, 30*, 31* – (*Tenative)
POCONOS FALL FOLIAGE – Whitewater Rafting – CLASS 3 MEGA RELEASE
Weekend 12 PM - FALL FOLIAGE RAFTING TOUR (October MEGA Dam Release) -Adult/Youth(7+) $69.95 - (Oct. 11th and 12th, 2025) MEGA Dam Release, MEAGA Release Weekend Lehigh River, Poconos, PA
Sells out quickly, 4 person min., call for availability. Wetsuits are not provided, recommended, but thermal leggings can work.
Call now to confirm availability; and 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.
- Whitewater Dan 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!)
Get ready for the best day outdoors you’ll have all summer!
Pocono Bike Rental’s Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and River Tubing Partner is Extreme Adventure Travel.
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)
- Eyeglass or Sunglasses Strap (if applicable), Hat with visor (if sun sensitive)
- Bathing suit (worn under shorts and a t shirt)
- Any personal medications or necessary nutritional supplements.
- 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!
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.
- Google Map: Riverview Park, Launch Road, Lehighton PA 18235
- GPS Coordinates: 40.792255, -75.657188
- Nearby Business Address: 465 Riverview Road, Lehighton, PA
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.
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