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Whitewater Rafting Adventures Fun - Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA
Whitewater Rafting Adventures Fun – Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA

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 then book online 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.)
    • 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.)
    • 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, recomended, but thermal leggings can work.

Call now to confirm availability; and then book online to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventure: 570-899-0400.

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Francis E. Walter Dam Release Schedule - Lehigh River - Poconos
Francis E. Walter Dam – Release Schedule – Lehigh River – Poconos, White Haven, PA

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)

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.

Poconos Outdoors - Outdoor Adventure ToursAfter you try our Poconos Biking and Whitewater Kayaking Combo Tours, check out, our River Tubing on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA. You can also go sight see all the cool hiking trails or play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!  For more information about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page. 
 
If you want to learn more about; Poconos Biking Specials, the Lehigh Gorge Trail or logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Bike Shuttle Service we have all the answers!
 
For more reservation or cancellation policies check out: the most frequently asked questions.
 
Trips run rain or shine. No cancellations or refunds without purchasing Vacation Insurance during the booking process.

(WhitewaterRaftingPoconos.com)

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.

Poconos Outdoors - Outdoor Adventure ToursAfter you try our Poconos Biking and Whitewater Kayaking Combo Tours, check out, our River Tubing on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA. You can also go sight see all the cool hiking trails or play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!  For more information about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page. 
 
If you want to learn more about; Poconos Biking Specials, the Lehigh Gorge Trail or logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Bike Shuttle Service we have all the answers!
 
For more reservation or cancellation policies check out: the most frequently asked questions.
 
Trips run rain or shine. No cancellations or refunds without purchasing Vacation Insurance during the booking process.

(WhitewaterRaftingPoconos.com)

(**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!)

Inflatable Whitewater Kayaking - Lehigh River, Poconos, PA
Poconos Whitewater Rafting Guides are; professionally trained.
Our Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventure Guides are; professionally trained, have been guiding, teaching kayaking and whitewater rafting for over 40 years on the Lehigh River and elsewhere! You will have the best service, most value and the thrill of your life!

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.

Poconos Whitewater Rafting Tours are available daily but some of the biggest Poconos Whitewater thrills fall on the weekends throughout the season when there are dam releases. These sell out quickly so please book ahead.

Call now; to confirm availability and then book online to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventures: 570-899-0400.

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.

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.

Poconos Outdoors - Outdoor Adventure ToursAfter you try our Poconos Biking and Whitewater Kayaking Combo Tours, check out, our River Tubing on the Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe, PA. You can also go sight see all the cool hiking trails or play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!  For more information about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page. 
 
If you want to learn more about; Poconos Biking Specials, the Lehigh Gorge Trail or logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Bike Shuttle Service we have all the answers!
 
For more reservation or cancellation policies check out: the most frequently asked questions.
 
Trips run rain or shine. No cancellations or refunds without purchasing Vacation Insurance during the booking process.

(WhitewaterRaftingPoconos.com)

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