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Water adventure rentals near NoVA

Sometimes a day on a river can wipe away all stress. These companies lead you down slowly, mildly or take you on top-class rapids. Whichever your fancy, you can find a great day for the whole family.

By Editorial March 22, 2018 at 7:10 am

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Ballpark Boathouse
Washington, D.C.

Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing
boatingindc.com/boathouses/ballpark-boathouse

Capital SUP
Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, MD
Offerings: Kayaking, paddleboarding
capitalsup.com

Downriver Canoe Company
Bentonville (75 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
downriver.com

Fletcher’s Boathouse
Washington, D.C.
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
boatingindc.com/boathouses/fletchers-boathouse

Front Royal Outdoors
Front Royal (60 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
frontroyalcanoe.com

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
Purcellville (60 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
harpersferryadventurecenter.com

James River Reeling & Rafting
Scottsville (150 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
reelingandrafting.com

James River Runners
Scottsville (155 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting

Key Bridge Boathouse
Washington, D.C.
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
boatingindc.com/boathouses/key-bridge-boathouse

Mariner Sailing School at Belle Haven Marina
Alexandria
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing
saildc.com

Outdoor Adventure Experiences
Dayton (120 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, tubing, whitewater rafting
outdooradventureexperiences.com

River City Adventures
Richmond (120 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, tubing, whitewater rafting

River Riders
Harpers Ferry, WV (75 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
riverriders.com

River & Trail Outfitters
Knoxville (60 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, whitewater rafting
rivertrail.com

Riverside Outfitters
Richmond (120 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting
riversideoutfitters.net

Shenandoah River Adventures
Shenandoah (120 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing
shenandoahriveradventures.com

Shenandoah River Outfitters
Luray (120 minute drive time)
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, tubing
shenandoahriveradventures.com

Surf Reston
Reston
Offerings: Paddleboarding
surfreston.com

The Wharf Boathouse
Washington, D.C.
Offerings: Kayaking, paddleboarding
boatingindc.com/boathouses/the-wharf-boathouse

Thompson Boat Center
Washington, D.C.
Offerings: Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
boatingindc.com/boathouses/thompson-boat-center

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