Blackwater Outdoor Adventures

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
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River Rafting & TubingWater SportsStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures is a family owned and operated business located along the banks of the beautiful Cheat River in historic St. George, WV. We offer guided whitewater rafting trips, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, stand up paddle boarding, and camping. Our outfitter is the closest available watersports facility to Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls, and Elkins. We generally operate early April - early September.
Parsons, United States

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Taylor W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
We took a Deluxe WWR trip with our family and best friends in July. Our daughter, who is 7, went on the trip and had an unforgettable experience. Sam was our guide and he was phenomenal. Last night she was watching rafting videos and said "our whitewater rafting experience was very nice. I loved that you knew the guy (Sam) he is extremely nice." She still talks about this experience months later.

BOA is an amazing, down to earth place to go for your water experience. The staff is wonderful and truly cares about making it an unforgettable experience for their customers. I would highly recommend BOA to anyone!
Written 2 October 2023
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Freedom49821614942
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 mile canoe trip on the Cheat River. Patrick and his staff were very welcoming and friendly, offering advice and shuttling us to the put-in point 4 miles upstream from Blackwater Outdoor Adventures. The water level in the river was low due to lack of rain, but we had a great time on the smooth deep sections of the river and pulled the canoe through about 5 fast flowing shoals. The water was clear and pleasantly cool, and the bottom of the river was covered with rounded stone. In the river we saw small fish and snails, and birds in the trees and soaring overhead. The scenery was beautiful with pristine riparian edges and islands, forests, farmland and a few residences. We had a picnic on a sunny shore in the middle of the trip and spent about 4 hours on the river. We would definitely do this again.
Written 10 September 2023
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mrsbly2022
Ellicott City, MD45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
We had a group of 7 people go on the 4-mile float on Sunday before Labor Day. This was my second time doing a canoe trip with them but others in my group had been with them before. We had 5 kayaks and 1 canoe in our group. The equipment they provide is excellent. Their staff are friendly, respectful, and helpful! They gave us easy instructions to follow for how to get to the "take out spot" for the end of our trip and they gave us helpful tips on avoiding the lowest spots/bottoming out. We definitely recommend this company! If you are planning to go on a busy day (i.e. Saturday over a holiday weekend) make advance reservations. We were able to get a last-minute spot on a holiday weekend but it was on Sunday not Saturday. The 4-mile float is an easy experience for beginners - the 8-mile isn't bad either. The scenery is amazing and you will not regret doing an adventure with Blackwater Outdoor Adventures!
Written 7 September 2023
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Matthew N
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
A great business with friendly staff. The section of river we did was great for my four year old. It was a slow moving section of river that allowed him to enjoy the experience without pushing him out of his comfort zone. There were small sections of visibly moving water that he enjoyed. The river is quiet and beautiful as well. I plan on going back in the spring with the rest of the family
Written 7 September 2023
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Dale W
Cincinnati, OH1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
A truly amazing trip! Even for 1st timers, the knowledge these guides have will keep you in your raft! Amazing rapids and water route! Excellent equipment! Lunch served was soooo good! If you’re in the area I highly suggest you make time for a trip! My 9yr old loved it! Family Friendly!
Liz, Sydney, Will!
Keep up the great work! We will be back!
Written 28 August 2023
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emma
Ithaca, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
Magical dream land of joy. Took around three hours, being extra lazy (river was super slow, in a good way, I think).
Written 21 August 2023
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Ricardo R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We had an Amazing time!!
The host were very friendly…we will definitely be Returning! Flat Water CanoeTrip🔥
Written 21 August 2023
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Pat H
Larchmont, NY3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Outstanding experience. The owner Patrick is awesome and helpful. The guide (Liz) knew every single part of the river and even helped pinpoint where I lost my phone so it could be recovered (in hindsight definitely don’t bring your phones- they take great pics for you). Lunch was great, we will be back next year for sure.
Written 21 August 2023
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wv c
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great guides. Would recommend! They went over and above helping a relative who had a little difficulty.
Written 21 August 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
The rafting service is convenient and well run. We rafted in one person duckies on a beautiful stretch of the Cheat River. Very friendly guides, great equipment and guidance, and patience helping you up if you go "swimming". We had fun.
Written 20 August 2023
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