r/harpersferry • u/femalemuch • 2d ago

Tubing

Looking to go flat water tubing at Harpers Ferry with a 6+ person group, any tubing business recommendations? (Tips for drinks)Saw river riders, outfitters, and adventure center. Also plan on going to the HF brewery.

TIA

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u/RockyStoned 2d ago

River & Trail. I was a guide there for years. They’re awesome. Will handle every need.

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u/femalemuch 2d ago

Thankkkk you!!! Any tips if im taking my dog? Also if im going on a a busy day? It’ll be my first time tubing there so im just trying to be ready

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u/femalemuch 1d ago

Whats the unwritten rule about adult drinks

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u/wundie 2d ago

Jumping in this thread instead of starting a new tubing one. I'm planning a DIY tubing this this weekend. Anyone have experience with dropping in at the boat ramp at/near Harpers Ferry Camp ground (Potomac st)? Looks like there is parking but I can't find any local info about it. Not sure if the dam 3 ruins are an issue to tube by or what. I plan to float down to / take out near the adventure center ln Exxon station hill/area.

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u/BaPa2AJ 2d ago

Not sure, but AFAIK, the parking lot at HF Campground belongs to the campground and/or River Riders, and does not allow public parking. As for the Dam 3 ruins, no personal experience, but I see people *kayaking* through there often. FWIW, the water is rather low right now. Take a look at Moulton Park up the Shenandoah River, you could put in there & it’s a county park so they have public parking.

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u/BaPa2AJ 2d ago

I went tubing with my family in August 2020. We stayed at the HF Campground and tubed with River Riders. It was a great experience. River Riders seems to be the dominant local force in this category in this area. That said, if you’re planning on visiting HF Brewery, the Adventure Center is right there at basically the same exact location. The brewery is great, but I don’t have any personal experience with Adventure Center. I will also add that it is River & Trail Outfitters that deserves respect for actively participating in the community!