FAMILY RAFTING TRIPS IN THE USA
The 14 best family rafting trips in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how rough the water gets. Number one is at the top for a reason.
Review of Jackson Hole’s family rafting trip on the Snake River, with Class II and III rapids, mountain views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Don’t be afraid.. so much fun and never felt unsafe. Also if it’s cold still go it was 35 degrees when we went but the wet suit kept you warm. Have fun!! We had Delaney as our guide and she was fabulous!!”
Review of family-friendly Gallatin River rafting near Big Sky, with cold-water tips, safety details, guide praise, pricing, and booking advice.
“Barrett and the whole crew were efficient and knowledgeable It was a great experience from check in to check out and the rapids and expertise were wonderful lots of splashes and smiles just ad you promised”
Review of beginner whitewater rafting on Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, with gear, safety instruction, family-friendly rapids, pricing, and practical tips.
“This was a blast because the water was up so much making the experience exactly the amount of excitement without being too nerve racking for beginners. Our guide, Savanna, was very pleasant and gave clear instructions as we navigated the river. Because this was early in the season, the water was quite cold but the provided wetsuits kept up pretty warm even though we got totally soaked. Getting wet was fun! The operation is well run and all the employees were quite pleasant. Plan on renting the bootees they have to keep your feet dry. I feel these should be built into the cost of the adventure instead of charging…”
Review of Durango’s family-friendly 2-hour rafting trip, with river views, expert guides, pricing, age rules, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Very easy to book. All staff friendly. River guide (Ally) very knowledgeable, engaging. Grandchild felt a bit apprehensive, but Ally put her at ease.”
Review of Durango’s family-friendly half-day rafting trip, with river details, guide quality, pricing, safety, low-water advice, and booking tips.
“Because it was late in the season, the river was low, but the trip was still fun. Sid, our guide, was awesome! She made the trip not just good, but great!”
Review of Jackson Hole’s family-friendly Snake River rafting trip, with Class II and III rapids, scenery, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic guide in Joe, very knowledgeable of the history of the river and surrounding mountains. His stories added to the overall experience and beauty that we took in as we traveled down the river. Great experience!”
See if Durango’s Splash N Dash rafting trip fits your family, with practical details on rapids, timing, guides, gear, price, and value.
“Greta was an awesome guide!! So fun. Just wish it would have been a little bit longer. It was a lot of fun.”
Review of family-friendly Arkansas River rafting near Colorado Springs, with moderate rapids, scenic views, gear, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“My family and I had a great time rafting with Arkansas River Tours. Austin was our guide and he was great. He kept us safe and made sure we had a fun time on the river. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to go rafting!”
Review of family rafting in New River Gorge National Park, with Class I and II rapids, swimming, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Guide was great. Interaction with family was awesome. Tristan was a awesome guide. Family trip was a good first rafting trip to get everyone introduced to rafting.”
Raft Clear Creek near Idaho Springs on a family-friendly 3-hour trip with Class 2 and 3 rapids, mining history, and a splashy finish.
“The smiles on my family’s faces. Can’t wait for the next rafting experience. Alan, our guide, made the experience extra memorable. #forwardone”
Review of beginner whitewater rafting on Colorado’s Middle Clear Creek, with rapids, Rocky Mountain scenery, costs, tips, and family suitability.
“We had a Great time at Downstream Adventures. Everyone working at this place was Top Notch from Steve the Bus Driver to Ody the jokester but best part was our guide Sean aka Sunny-D! He made us feel safe and comfortable and really allowed my family and I to take in the beautiful sights. His suggestions for food and beverage afterwards were also outstanding. Keep up the Great work there and we hope to return again soon !”
Review of Durango’s family-friendly Lower Animas rafting trip, with Class I to III rapids, guides, snacks, timing tips, and practical advice.
“Our raft guide Veronica was a good guide and did a good job. My daughter enjoyed the trip and body surfing the rapids.”
Review of Buena Vista’s family-friendly Milk Run rafting trip, with gentle Arkansas River rapids, Rocky Mountain views, safety tips, and booking advice.
“Man did we have a blast yesterday river rafting for Father’s Day! I asked to go rafting as my gift, and we took our two young boys (11 and 8) along with the rest of the family. What a friendly, stress-free operation! Eli and her compatriots at the front desk were happy, helpful and professional. I started with a reservation for 4 and then added two separately a few hours later; Eli called me, made sure we were the same group, and put us all together - that might seem a small task, but the fact that she did it sets her apart from your typical clerk behind a counter.…”
Review of Noah’s River Adventures’ Rogue River family float, with class I-II rapids, kayaking, swimming, wildlife, and Discovery Park.
“We did this with our 3 kids ages 12, 7, and 4. They all loved it. My 7yo did the kayak with me and 12yo did it on her own. Everyone loved it all! Trevor was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend!”
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