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Where to stay near Shenandoah River

The Shenandoah River enters West Virginia in southern Jefferson County and runs about 20 miles north to meet the Potomac at Harpers Ferry. The final stretch through the Shenandoah Staircase is a Class II and III whitewater run used by commercial outfitters in Harpers Ferry. Above the rapids the river is a flatwater float for tubing, canoeing and smallmouth fishing.

Places to stay near Shenandoah River

We're still adding properties near Shenandoah River.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Harpers Ferry , Charles Town and Shepherdstown .

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Where should you stay near Shenandoah River?

Shenandoah River has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Shenandoah River is known for its inns, hotels and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Shenandoah River, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
What people do here
Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing, Fishing, Birding, Hiking

Nearby attractions

  • Jefferson Rock

    A shale outcrop above Lower Town, reached by the stone steps past St. Peter Church. Thomas Jefferson described the view from it in 1783 in Notes on the State of Virginia.

Things to do

Where to stay for rafting tripsWhere to stay for paddlingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for birdingWhere to stay for hiking

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Shenandoah River: what people ask

Can you raft the Shenandoah at Harpers Ferry?
Yes. Outfitters in Harpers Ferry run half-day trips through the Shenandoah Staircase and onto the Potomac, generally from spring through early fall.
Where should I stay to paddle the Shenandoah?
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar have inns, rentals and campgrounds at the confluence. Charles Town is a short drive west with hotels.
Where should I stay near Shenandoah River?
We're still adding properties near Shenandoah River. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown.
What is there to do near Shenandoah River?
Shenandoah River is a good base for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, birding and hiking. Jefferson Rock is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Shenandoah River?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Shenandoah River?
Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg are all good alternatives if Shenandoah River is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Shenandoah River?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Potomac River are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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