Rafting Trips on the New and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia

West Virginia Adventures is a premiere white water rafting outfitter on the New River and Gauley River in West Virginia. Our base camp is located on US Route 19 in Glen Jean, just 7 miles north of Beckley, West Virginia and Interstate Highways I-64 and I-77.

Why Choose West Virginia Adventures?

Of the professional river outfitters on the New and Gauley Rivers, West Virginia Adventures is one of the smallest companies. Owner Rob Dobson feels that this makes it possible to focus on the individual needs of his guests, and provides for a more intimate experience on and off of the river. "We appreciate all of our guests and want to make the best experience possible for them. Some outfitters put nearly a thousand people down the river each day, and it begins to feel more like a circus than a rafting trip. This is not the case on our rafting trips or at our base camp. Often, we have only one trip a day, and this allows us to set our own pace on and off of the river. I personally accompany nearly every West Virginia Adventures rafting trip, and with over 20 years of experience on the river, I believe that I can provide the best rafting experience possible for my guests."

Base Camp and Camping Facilities

West Virginia Adventures operates a clean, safe and relaxing full-service campground. There are a number of nice tent and RV sites available along with camp fire rings and picnic tables. Tent rentals are available at the front desk along with other camping supplies. There is a clean and spacious bathroom and shower building convenient to all campsites.

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Testimonials

"...Their knowledge, personalities, love of the rivers, the sport and what they do show thru every time they take a client on a trip. Everything with these guys is A-1 customer service, from the facilities and meals to the way they make you feel welcome from the minute you arrive at base camp to the minute you unfortunately have to get in the car to head back to wherever you call home. I would without a doubt, or any hesitation, recommend West Virginia Adventures to anyone planning a trip to West Virginia for a whitewater adventure."

Eric Hall

 "Just wanted to take a moment to thank you and West Virginia Adventures for your hospitality on our fishing trip this past Wednesday, June 27th on the Upper Gauley. If you recall I brought two clients from one of my larger accounts. Both of my clients are very busy men with limited time so I needed their experience to be "perfect", as always West Virginia Adventures delivered the perfect experience. Everything from the hands on individual attention from the professional fishing guides to the gourmet lunch at Insignificant was beyond expectations."

Brent Samples

I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you guys once again for one of the best trips we have ever been on. We had our bachelor party at your campsite in September and had Travis and Trampus as our guides. It was by far the best bachelor party I could have ever asked for. The guides took great care of us and made us feel welcome from the minute we showed up, to the time we left. We are already planning another trip----maybe even with a new bachelor this time! Maybe next time we will make it for Gauley season to kick it up a notch! Thanks again guys----hopefully we will see you again in the spring!

Todd Duncan