Pocono Whitewater Rafting

Looking for an adrenaline rush your whole group will talk about for years? Pocono Whitewater, based on Route 903 near Jim Thorpe, runs whitewater rafting trips on the Lehigh River through the stunning Lehigh Gorge.

There’s an option for every comfort level. Family-style trips offer gentler water that suits younger rafters and first-timers, while dam release weekends bring bigger rapids for thrill-seekers. Rafting with 16 or more people is a fantastic team experience: split into boats, race the other crews and compare stories over dinner.

Not everyone keen on getting wet? Pocono Whitewater also runs rail-trail bike excursions along the gentle, scenic Lehigh Gorge trail, and paintball for the competitive crowd.

Rafting is a warm-weather activity, typically spring through fall, with dam release dates on select weekends. Book well ahead for a large group, check minimum ages for younger kids, and bring a change of clothes and water shoes. Call (800) 944-8392 to plan your trip.

After a day on the river, there’s nothing better than heading back to Lake Harmony for the hot tub and a big dinner together.