Best River Rafting Trips for Kids of All Ages
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![Hop in the water for a swim during a relaxing rafting journey with the Wilderness Voyageurs.](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/wilderness-voyageurs-courtesy-company_0.jpg?itok=156ilQEo)
River rafting is one of America's most adventurous pastimes and a great way to stay cool in the summer months. Whether you're looking for lazy-river vibes with your littlest adventurers or high-speed rapids for the thrill seekers in your life, there's a river rafting trip for you.
There are a few things to consider when choosing a rafting trip for your family—the length of the trip, the intensity of the rapids, and the participants' paddling abilities. Only you know your family and how your kids will respond to the water, so keep those things in mind when you choose your river adventure.
Here are 12 of the best river rafting trips in the US for families, from California and Colorado river rafting out west to the popular Ocoee River Rafting in Tennessee. Find even more outdoorsy vacation ideas in our Family Travel Guide, including gorgeous United States National Parks and the best places to go camping in the US.