Easy to Plan!
Splash and Dash
The Lower New River is the trip that built the West Virginia whitewater industry, especially in the warm southeastern summer months. It’s 27 rapids long—more if the water level is high for the season—packed into 8 miles of adventure. This getaway includes the classic run, plus 2 nights lodging and and a full day of meals with lunch on the river and all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner at either Buffler’s BBQ Grill or Smokey’s on the Gorge.
But that’s not all. The Splash & Dash getaway also puts you into the forest itself for the one of the best canopy tours on Earth, TreeTops. 10 zips, 5 skybridges and a rappel will either fill your jones for heights and speed... or cure you of any fear there of.
This getaway also includes 3 nights of lodging and two full day of meals with all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner at either Buffler’s BBQ Grill or Smokey’s on the Gorge and 1 lunch on the river.
From the bottom of the New River Gorge to the tops of the trees... Are you ready?
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| Lodging | Buffler's | Smokey's |
|---|---|---|
| No Lodging | $289 | $299 |
| Camping | $329 | $339 |
| Platform Tent | $339 | $354 |
| Hemlock Cabin | $354 | $369 |
| Pine Cabin | $364 | $379 |
| Country Cabin | $399 | $414 |
| Sportsman Cabin | $439 | $454 |
| Outback Cabin | $514 | $529 |
| Deluxe Cabin | $544 | $559 |
Items in This Getaway:
Summer-Fall Lower New River
Everything you could possibly want from whitewater rafting—stunning scenery, pounding whitewater, relaxing swim time between rapids and rich WV coal history lining the banks the entire way.
TreeTops Canopy Tour
Have you always wanted to be like Tarzan, swinging through the trees, wind in your hair, flying from tree to tree deep in the middle of the jungle?
What is a “Getaway?”
Rivermen Getaways are easy-plan mini-vacation packages designed to get you doing the things you want to do at a discounted rate and with minimal fuss. We’ve pre-built these trips for you, so that all you have to do is pick your lodging and your meals.
Tell me more about the lodging options!
Whatever you like! If you’d prefer to camp under the stars, we have that available in two campgrounds—one more suited to families and one with more liberal quiet hours. If you like the idea of camping, but you don’t have the equipment for it, we have everything from platform tents to primitive bunk houses with nothing more than walls, a roof and electricity. We’ve got Mountain Cabins, too, which are a step up. They have private bathrooms, heat, AC and efficiency kitchenettes. Outback cabins are a little more swanky and have more amenities, and Deluxe Cabins—with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms are even better with amenities such as wi-fi and hot tubs. Still not sufficient? Check out any of our luxury vacation homes, such as Paddle House, which sleeps up to 12 in high style and sits literally on the rim of the New River Gorge.
And the restaurants?
We built Rivermen and Adventures On the Gorge in part around the philosophy that a vacation isn’t complete without the best food possible. We have three full restaurants centered around that thought. On the Mill Creek Campus we have Buffler’s BBQ Grill, a buffet of the fill-your-belly variety, with ribs and other grill delights. Next door to Buffler’s we also have Rendezvous Lodge, the site of many a late-night live-music extravaganza.
Across the road at our Canyon Rim Campus, we have Chetty’s Pub. This year, the new Chetty’s features a huge deck that hangs over the very rim of the New River Gorge. Chetty’s specializes in bar food with an Appalachian twist that will blow you away. Chetty’s also has a full bar.
Last, but not least, next door to Chetty’s is the award-winning and world-famous Smokey’s On the Gorge. You’ve seen a gourmet buffet like this one, especially in a dramatic setting like this. Smokey’s also has a full bar.
When you’re done with your Rivermen Getaway, your mouth will water at the memory of Buffler’s, Chetty’s and Smokey’s!
Additional Getaways
Upper Gauley Express 1 Day
You've done the New River, challenged the Lower Gauley and now you're ready for the next step up? Try this extreme Upper Gauley River rafting, lodging and meal getaway.
Spring Gauley 1 Day
Pair our Spring Gauley River one-day rafting trip with 2 nights of lodging and a full day of meals with lunch on the river and all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner at either Buffler’s BBQ Grill...
Lower Gauley & Zip
This getaway includes TreeTops Canopy Tour and the longest and most difficult whitewater run that we recommend for first-timers, the Lower Gauley. It’s 17 miles long and it sports more than 70 rapids!
