River Expeditions

Oak Hill, WV

Experience history, nature, culture and adventure in West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park. Discover whitewater rafting, scenic float trips, zipline tours, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, stand-up paddleboarding, bridgewalk tours, escape rooms and other unique adventures offered by River Expeditions Adventure Resort. River Expeditions, voted the area’s best outfitter, is family-owned and operated delivering a level of service and distinction that only a family brings to their own business.

Create an all-inclusive vacation package including lodging, meals and activities based on your schedule, budget and interests. Choose from diverse accommodations like luxury cabins to tent camping, plus get the fourth consecutive night free.

Explore family-friendly float trips through the gentle Upper New River Canyon where children as young as six years old can take part in this low impact, scenic adventure the entire family will love. Kids always raft for half price on this mild single day trip. Classic whitewater can be found on the playful Lower New River Gorge - great for first time rafters age twelve and up, as well as veteran paddlers, as no two river trips are ever the same. The Gauley River enjoys world class designation and also offers trips for beginners to advanced paddlers. River Expeditions professional guides are patient, engaging and always eager to share their passion for adventure.

Amenities at River Expeditions include a complete campground with RV sites, luxury cabins, leisure cabins, deluxe cabins, rustic cabins, safari tents, bungalows and lodge with complimentary Wi-Fi, massage studio, meeting space, Red Dog River Saloon & Grill, outfitters store, restaurant, outdoor pool/hot tub, hiking trails, disc golf, cornhole, sand volleyball, horseshoes and more great extras.

Experience West Virginia’s zipline adventure, The Ridges, at River Expeditions. This 2-hour treetop tour includes a cargo net climb to the first of four ziplines and and skybridge span. Descend on an auto belay system following the longest zipline on the tour.

River Expeditions is open daily from April through October for rafting and ziplining and year round for lodging - save 50% November through March. Special events and discounts are available online and corporate outings and groups, including Scouts and youth, are always welcome. Stay connected their social media channels.

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