Overnight white water rafting trips on the Gauley River

Classic Gauley Riverside Overnight:

The Classic Gauley Overnight Trip runs the river the way mother nature intended it to be run. You will challenge the Upper Gauley on day one and camp out at the river that night. Sleep in late and expeirence this remote canyon as it comes alive - it takes several hours for the river to fill up after they open up the dam... an unique experience! The second day you will challenge the Lower Gauley. Not as intimidating as the Upper, it is a pure fun experience with wave-trains and some of the biggest holes on the river. You will have more time to enjoy the beautiful settings.

First time rafters should seriously consider doing the Reverse Overnight Trip. This way they have time to gain the experience and skills necessary for the Upper section.

• Day one on the Upper - Day two on the Lower.

Reverse Gauley Riverside Overnight

The Reverse Gauley Overnight Trip is perfect for the first time rafters. Challenge the Lower Gauley first, giving you the experience and skills needed for dealing with day two on the Upper Gauley. You will camp along the river enjoying a great dinner and a night in comfort under the stars. Wake up to a hearty breakfast and then journey up to the Upper Gauley for a full day of heart-pounding white water!

• Day one on the Lower - Day two on the Lower.

Gauley Marathon Riverside Overnight

The Gauley Marathon Riverside Overnight Trips is perfect for those who just can't get enough of the Gauley...  On day one you will do the entire Upper and Lower sections. That is all 23 miles and 70+ rapids in one day!  Camp out along the river that night and wake up and do the Upper Gauley all over again. Hope you are in shape - this is possibly the greatest "pure" white water experience in the world.

• All 23 miles, 70+ Rapids on Day one - Day two on the Upper again!

Lower/Upper 2 Day Adventure

This trip is an overnight trip back at basecamp, not along the river. If camping along the river isn't what you want, you can still experience two great days of the Gauley but spend the night in one of our Deluxe Cabins with a hot tub, or choose from any of our other options. Day one you will be on the Lower Gauley - Day two on the Upper Gauley. The night between you decide where you want to stay and eat. This trip does include two river side lunches.

• Day one on the Lower - Day two on the Upper again!
• You decide where you want to stay and what to do for your meals.
  

Raft Upgrades

Go smaller. It's actually the biggest ride! Did you know that by upgrading to a smaller boat, you dramatically increase the intensity of your rafting experience? NARR offers several different raft sizes to customize your rafting experience. NARR uses the standard 16' raft unless you request a raft upgrade. There is a minimum number required for each raft.

Note: Smaller Rafts have a higher intensity level with more chances to swim. With a 12' Raft you are almost guaranteed to swim!

Fall Release Grilled Lunches

Experience the NARR difference! During the Fall Releases NARR pulls out all the stops with their Hot Grilled riverside lunches and includes:

Note: Some items on this menu can change slightly.

Fall Gauley Release Date:

2012 Release Dates have not been determined yet.

This is the Superbowl of white water rafting. Every year for 22 Days, the Army Corps of Engineers open the Summersville Dam and releases water specifically for optimum white water flows, helping to reduce the lake water level for winter pool. These guaranteed dates make the Fall Gauley Release - allowing rafter to experice some of the best whitewater on the planet! September is typically warmer and busier, while October has better Fall colors and is less crowded. Gauley trips have become an annual event for many of the 60,000+ rafters that come every year.

Gauley River Map

Within the 25-mile stretch of the Gauley River National Recreation Area, the river is divided into two major sections, the Upper Gauley River and Lower Gauley River.

• In the spring and summer, the Gauley River opens up a new level of adventure opportunities in addition to the Upper, Middle and Lower sections.
• The Upper Gauley has the legendary runs known the world over - steep drops, massive holes and colossal waves.
• Roller coaster waves and challenging drops also characterize the Lower Gauley, though not as steep as the Upper.
• Overall, the Gauley is technically demanding with more than 100 major rapids, and over half of them rated Class III and above.

*Map is not to scale.

This map represents the named rapids during Fall Release. There are more than 117 rapids and shoals on the Gauley River during the Fall Release. Spring and Summer water levels can vary significantly and the the rapids change dynamically - even the smaller Fall Release and no-name rapids can have multiple drops.

Click here for Rapid Descriptions

Download Gauley River Map

Play More • Bring More • SAVE MORE!

 Save $$ by bringing more people, or by the number of activities you reserve!*

 *Only 1 discount per activity; number of activities or group size, whichever is the larger

 Savings by Activities                              Savings by Group Size

 3 Activities: Save $5 per Guest               10 - 24 Guests: Save $5 per Guest

 4 Activities: Save $10 per Guest             25 - 39 Guests: Save $10 per Guest

 5 or more: Save $15 per Guest               40+ Guests: Save $15 per Guest

 Double Feature Friday

 Any Friday release date -  buy one Double Upper Gauley Trip, get one FREE!

 Marathon Mondays

 Any Monday release dateBuy one Marathon Gauley Trip, get one FREE!

Sunday/Monday Overnight Special

 Any Sunday/Monday release dates

 Save an additional $25 per person on any of our Fall Gauley Riverside Overnight Trips.

Fall Gauley Add Ons

September 9 - October 16, 2011

Add one of these activities to any Fall Gauley Trip for $59 per person!

• Half-Day Zip Line Tour
• Half-Day Rock Climbing
• Half-Day Mountain Biking
• Half-Day Paintball

Triple Play Whitewater Package

Fall Gauley Season

Day 1: Lower New River
Day 2: Lower Gauley River
Day 3: Upper Gauley River

Includes 3 nights of camping, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.

Only $339 per person!

Columbus Day Special

October 10, 2011 Only

Choose any trip below - Buy One Get One FREE!

• Full Day Lower New
• Full Day Lower Gauley
• Full Day Upper Gauley
• Full Day Gauley Marathon

Fall Rapid Run

November, 2011

Half-Day Lower New River Rapid Run only $49 per person!

 Lazy Days Of Autumn

September 6 - October 31, 2011

Stay Monday and Tuesday night in any cabin and Wednesday night is FREE!