Whitewater Rafting · April through October

Where to stay for rafting trips near Summit Bechtel Reserve

The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a 10,000-acre Scouting America high-adventure base and jamboree site near Glen Jean in Fayette County. It has zip lines, a large BMX and mountain bike complex, climbing walls and one of the biggest challenge course systems in the country. Beckley, Oak Hill and Fayetteville hold the lodging that fills during jamboree and summer camp weeks.

Nothing is listed near Summit Bechtel Reserve for rafting trips yet. West Virginia has the deepest commercial whitewater in the East on the New and Gauley rivers, plus the free-flowing Cheat Canyon in Preston County.

Where do you stay for rafting trips near Summit Bechtel Reserve?

Whitewater Rafting near Summit Bechtel Reserve runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Summit Bechtel Reserve itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October

Nothing listed yet

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What people ask

When can you go rafting trip near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
The season near Summit Bechtel Reserve runs april through October. West Virginia has the deepest commercial whitewater in the East on the New and Gauley rivers, plus the free-flowing Cheat Canyon in Preston County.
Where should I stay for rafting trips near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
There is nothing listed near Summit Bechtel Reserve yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Beckley or Oak Hill instead.
What is the best month for rafting trips near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
The main season runs april through October, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.