Jim Thorpe River Adventures
Whitewater rafting
About
Jim Thorpe River Adventures runs guided Lehigh River rafting trips through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Its base is the Lehighton Outdoor Center in Lehighton, not in Jim Thorpe itself.
EasyWater is the shortest trip, 8 miles and about 3 hours on the river, and it is meant for families with kids ages 4 and up. Intro to Whitewater is 10 miles with 4+ hours on the river. BigTime Whitewater is the longest and hardest trip. The company also runs inflatable kayak and biking trips.
When to go
The site says it runs raft trips 7 days a week beginning April 1. It lists the EasyWater trip as running May through October. Its 2026 page lists official dam release dates, mostly weekends from May to September, for bigger water.
Good to know
A $20 per-person deposit is needed to confirm a rafting trip, with the balance due 14 days ahead.
Wetsuits are required through April and can be rented. No glass or alcohol is allowed.
Rafts hold 4 to 6 people on EasyWater and 6 on the whitewater trips.
Price
- EasyWater, weekday adult (17+)$58.95
- EasyWater, weekday kids 4 to 16$51.95
- EasyWater, weekend$68.95
- Intro to Whitewater, adult (17+)$71.95
- BigTime Whitewater, individual$75.95
All rates are subject to access and insurance fees.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Jim Thorpe River Adventures. They can change, so check before you go.
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