Pennsylvania White Water Rafting

Pennsylvania White Water Rafting- Ohiopyle’s Youghiogheny River – 1 Hour from Pittsburgh

Some of the best white water rafting in Pennsylvania is in Ohiopyle, PA in the southwestern corner of the state. Incredible convenient to Pittsburgh, drive only an hour south and you’ll find the famous Youghiogheny River, with mild to exciting rafting trips for ages 5 and up.  The Lower Yough River (pronounced “Yok”) and the Middle Yough River sections offer you incredible spring, summer and fall fun in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains.

Lower Youghiogheny River Rafting & Rentals

Take a fully guided trip or a guide-escorted rafting trip down the Lower Yough river, April through October! These Lower Yough rafting trips include awesome waves, lots of splashing and are geared for ages 12 and up, no experience required. If you already know how to paddle and want to captain your own boat and go at your own pace- try Lower Yough raft rentals.

Middle Youghiogheny River Rafting & Rentals

Looking for a slower paced rafting trip or family-friendly introduction to white water rafting for younger kids? The Middle Yough family rafting trips are for ages 5 and up.  You can also rent rafts, duckies or even SUP (Stand up paddle boards) on this wonderful mild section of the Youghiogheny river if you want to captain your own craft.

More Youghiogheny River Rafting Trips

Ready for something really different? Check out our Historical Yough Float trip, complete with period costume and tons of cool information about the early American history of the Yough river. We’ll take you down a very calm section of the Yough, below both the Lower and Middle sections. No experience needed, ages 5 to 95!  Want to combine a day of fun for the whole family? Check out the Pedal and Paddle Middle Yough trip, which combines biking on the historic (Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail next to the Middle Yough river, with an easy rafting trip down the Middle Yough.   Ages 5+, trail-a-bikes available for rent, too.