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Pocono Whitewater
Whitewater rafting
About
Pocono Whitewater runs guided rafting trips on the Lehigh River near Jim Thorpe. The family-style trip is an 8-mile, 3 to 4 hour ride on Class I and II water, open to kids 4 and older. The dam release trip is 12 miles and 4 to 5 hours on Class II and III rapids, for ages 8 and up.
The company also offers rail trail biking, multisport packages and a paintball park.
When to go
Trips run through the warm months, and the site's two-day rafting and biking package runs April through October. The free riverside barbecue with family-style trips is offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends in May, September and October. Check the event calendar for dates.
Good to know
Rates include rafting gear, a life jacket, free parking, a post-trip bonfire, change rooms and shuttles.
Most rafts hold 4 to 7 people. Groups under four may be teamed up with others.
Dam release trips do not include lunch.
Pocono Whitewater does not take reservations or payments through third-party booking sites.
Price
- Family style, midweek child (4 to 12)$49.99
- Family style, midweek adult$59.99
- Family style, weekends and holidays child (4 to 12)$64.99
- Family style, weekends and holidays adult$69.99
- Dam release, individual (ages 8 and up)$79.99
Check the website for current rates and extra fees.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Pocono Whitewater. They can change, so check before you go.
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