OPENING DAY IS APRIL 1ST!!!
We are getting the boats buffed, the paddles polished, and PFDs prepped ready for opening day on April 1st.
Exciting news! We’re happy to announce that if you’re joining one of our trips that includes camping, you can now reserve your preferred site at Golden Rock Campground. This was one of our most requested features last year, and we’re excited to roll it out for the new season!
When you sign up online for our 2-day or “1st Leg and Camp” trips, you’ll pick your boats and then select your campsite location.
We admit the process isn’t seamless yet—we’re working on it and would love your feedback this season to make it even better. We hope that being able to choose your own little slice of heaven ahead of time will help reduce the stress of planning and let you focus on having a fun, relaxing weekend with us.
If you haven’t checked out our overnight trips yet, what are you waiting for? Read about these super-fun outings here.
Also, Golden Rock Campground is now available for camping, even if you’re not getting on the river, whenever we have spots open that aren’t reserved for river trip guests. The best times to find availability are early and late season, as well as weekdays during the summer. Call or email our shop to make a reservation.
If you have any questions about reservations involving camping (or any reservation), feel free to email, call, or send us a message.
Corporate Retreats and Team Building
Get ready for something big—Downriver Canoe Company is gearing up to launch all-new corporate retreats! Imagine your team bonding, problem-solving, and recharging together on the scenic Shenandoah River, surrounded by mountain views and fresh air. We’re crafting unique experiences that go beyond the boardroom, designed for connection, creativity, and a little adventure. Want a sneak peek or to be first in line? Reach out for details at [email protected].
Catch Up on River Conditions
New for this year, in addition to our daily updates to river conditions, we have added a live cam so you can see how things are flowing in real time at the Bentonville boat landing. Click here to see what is happening right now.
Spring Events!
We are very excited to officially announce our first fly fishing tournament, hosted in partnership with Shenandoah River State Park! You can read more about this late spring event and register here.
We’ll kick off our opening weekend in April with the second-annual Canoe Capital Paddle Palooza. Sign up and come “race” from Compton down to our shop in Bentonville—it’s a great way to welcome spring!
For the more adventurous, the Shenandoah Epic is a 24-hour challenge for those who love to run, paddle, and bike through our rugged surroundings.
Love the trails? Check out the Shenanduro, a 6-hour mountain bike race along the amazing singletrack trails in Shenandoah River State Park.
Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to see what we’re up to!
April 4: Canoe Capital Paddle Palooza
April 11: Shenandoah Epic 24-hour Adventure Race
May 9: Shenanduro Mountain Bike Race
May 30: Shenandoah River Flyfishing Tournament
Downriver Online Shop
We continue to add items to our online store. A big thanks to everyone who has purchased and is repping the Downriver brand! We have all new shirt designs coming at the beginning of April and we are bringing back some of the old favorites. Shop online or come into the store get your merch and say hi.
Bookings are now open for the 2026 season. There is no better time to lock in your date on the river and have something to look forward to as the snow and ice of winter become a fond memory and the bluebells emerge along the riverbank!
See you on the river!
The Downriver Crew
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Do you want me to book this?