Skip to content
  • X

Subscribe

Magazine | Newsletters
  • Food & Drink
  • News
  • Culture
  • Style
  • Home
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Things to Do
  • Travel
  • Best of NoVA
  • Best Restaurants
  • Most Influential
  • Top High Schools
  • In This Issue
  • Home
    • Things to Do
  • Water adventure rentals near NoVA
  • Things to Do

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

© Kevin, Adobe Stock

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

Trending in NoVA

This Northern Virginia Suburb Has Ranked Top 10 Wealthiest in the U.S.

7 Virginia Universities Ranked World Best in 2026-2027 List

Grab a Drink at 4 New Northern Virginia Breweries  

Where to Watch DC’s National Mall Fireworks Show from Northern Virginia

22 Fourth of July Fireworks Shows Set to Light Up the Night Sky in Northern Virginia

things to do newsletter

Our Top Stories In Your Inbox

Our newsletters delivered weekly.

Subscribe

Feeds

RSS Feed Follow in Feedly

You May Also Like

headshot of Harry Connick, Jr. in black shirt and jacket

Catch Harry Connick, Jr. at Wolf Trap on July 3

Smithsonian Castle projection

Don’t Miss a Special Light Show Projected on the Smithsonian Castle

U.S. flag with people walking in the street

Celebrate Fourth of July with These NoVA Parades

  • X

Company

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Writer’s Guidelines
  • Internships
  • Terms of Use

Magazine

  • Magazine
  • Subscription
  • Newsletter
  • Back Issues

Talk to Us

  • Contact Us
  • Submit an Event
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Shopping

  • Subscription
  • Back Issues
  • Plaques
  • Realtor Client Gift Subscriptions

On Newsstands Now

NoVA 250 - July 2026 cover image

Copyright © 2026 Northern Virginia Magazine

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Hey AI.