Black River Rafting in Upstate NY

2021 Whitewater Rafting Rates 

  • Private Raft including first 4 guests: $399
  • 5th, 6th, 7th guest in same raft: $64 each
  • 8th guest in the same raft: FREE

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The Black River Canyon, near Watertown, NY, is a rare whitewater gem … an unusual warm-water rafting mecca. Summertime whitewater rafting on the Black River is as good as it gets. Narrow canyon walls force the river through tumultuous passageways where boulders and ledges turn the fast-moving currents into exhilarating whitewater. Come during May and June for the highest flows and most powerful whitewater of the year. 

  • Class 3-4+ rapids
  • Minimum age of 14
  • 3-4 hours on the river, 5-6 hours total of your day

Please Note: Whitewater rapids, on-river time and total time can vary based on weather and water conditions.

Wide View of the Black River Canyon, NY

Nearby Lodging

Staying overnight? Check out the nearby Black River Bay Campground. It’s our favorite.

Group Leader Benefits

  • Free whitewater rafting trip for group leaders with 8 or more
  • Additional free space for each additional full raft of 8
  • Free whitewater t-shirt for group leaders with 8 or more
  • Bring 25 or more and earn a free return whitewater rafting trip voucher to be used on any one of Whitewater Challengers’ rafting trips in NY & PA.
*Whitewater rapids, on-river time and total time can vary based on weather and water conditions. 

Cancellation Policy: A full refund applies for cancellations two weeks in advance; 50% refund for cancellations one week in advance; and no refund thereafter. A voucher equal to the full value of the trip is issued for late cancellations or no shows – subject to a $15 per-person rescheduling fee. A full refund is issued up until 24 hours before the trip if the cancellation is due to COVID.