Choose canoe, kayak, or SUP on the Potomac with shuttle access from the Harpers Ferry Campground riverside area
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2 or 4 hours
Shuttle, equipment, PFD
Use a flexible play pass to get out on the Potomac River from the Harpers Ferry Campground Riverside Location. Check in at the main office, then head to the river and pick your activity based on availability.
This is an unguided trip with no staff on the river, and solo guests will not be sent out alone; a minimum of 2 people is required per reservation. Participants must weigh at least 30 pounds. Closed-toe shoes or shoes with a strap that secures around the ankle are required.
For reservations made more than 3 days in advance, cancellations with at least 3 days notice may receive a refund of the balance paid; cancellations or no-shows with less than 3 days notice are not refunded. Reservations made less than 3 days before the activity are non-refundable.
408 Alstadts Hill Rd. Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
River Riders delivers consistently fun experiences for families and groups, with snow tubing being a major draw. Guests rave about the friendly, attentive staff who create a welcoming atmosphere and take safety seriously. The operation runs smoothly even during busy times, with clean facilities, quick-moving lines, and well-organized check-in. People love the extra touches like fire pit rentals for roasting s'mores and hot chocolate to warm up between runs. The main thing to know is that sessions run 1.5 hours, and the magic carpet lift moves slowly, which means you'll typically fit in 5-6 runs per session. Some visitors wish for longer sessions given this timing, but most still leave happy. There are hills for different skill levels, so everyone from young kids to adults can participate. The disco tubing sessions get special mention for being a blast. While the concessions are convenient, bringing your own snacks in a thermos is a smart move if you rent a fire pit.
Fun and well organized snow tubbing place, we went to the 530pm disco session and had a lot of fun!
zumbagirl 99
January 23, 2026
Fun and well organized snow tubbing place, we went to the 530pm disco session and had a lot of fun!
zumbagirl 99
January 23, 2026