Trip Information

Trip Information

All you need to know about your rafting adventure on the Snake River

Get ready for your adventure!

Here’s everything you need to know before heading off on your Jackson Hole Whitewater adventure

WhiteWater

When & Where?

Trip Duration

  • Plan for 3–4 hours total, depending on water flow and time of year.

What to Wear

  • You will get wet!
  • Wear a swimsuit or quick-drying layers (synthetic shirt, shorts).
  • Secure footwear like Tevas, Keens, or old sneakers.
  • No bare feet, flip-flops, or Crocs.
  • Wetsuits and booties are available to rent on cooler days.

What to Bring

You can bring anything you’d like for your trip, but we highly recommend the following:

  • Change of clothes
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Towel

your bus seat doubles as your locker, and the driver stays with the bus during your trip, so anything you bring will be safe!

🚫 No alcohol allowed—please leave it behind.

What time to show up

Please arrive at our shop at least 30 minutes before your scheduled trip time to check in.

Are there Restrooms?

Restrooms and changing rooms are available at our shop, and there are rustic restrooms at all river put-ins and take-outs.

Scenic Floats

When & Where?

Trip Duration

  • Plan for 3–4 hours total, depending on water flow and time of year.

What to wear

Dress for the weather! We recommend wearing layers for maximum comfort and easy adjustment throughout your adventure.

Cooler day suggestions:

  • Rain jacket
  • Gloves
  • Hat


Warmer day suggestions:

  • Shorts & T-Shirt
  • Flip-flops
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

What to Bring

Bring water and snacks (not provided), though refreshments are available for purchase at check-in.

Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars, but be aware you’re on the water—use caution to avoid drops!

You’ll return on the same bus, and your seat can serve as a locker for anything you don’t want to bring on the river.

What time to show up

Please arrive at our shop 15 minutes before your scheduled trip time to check in.

What about needing the restroom?

Restrooms and changing rooms are available at our shop, and there are rustic restrooms at all river put-ins and take-outs.

Directions

We’re conveniently located in downtown Jackson Hole, just off the 191 highway.

Please Note: Our parking is extremely limited at 945 W Broadway. If you’re nearby, please walk to our shop for your scenic float or whitewater trip. No RV parking is available at this time—we recommend using Uber or a taxi to reach our check-in location. We appreciate your understanding as we manage high parking demand!

Cancellation Info

Cancellation Info

Jackson Hole Whitewater runs trips rain or shine. It is your responsibility to make a call or email us to cancel your trip if the weather does not look good to you! Please allow enough time to cancel your trip within the cancellation policy stated below.

  1. All reservations have a $10 cancellation fee

  2. If you cancel inside 48-hrs of your trip the trip is NON-REFUNDABLE

  3. Groups between 9-20 will have a 7-day cancellation

  4. Groups 21+ have a 1 month cancellation with no refund inside of that 1 month

  5. All Private Rafts have a 7-day cancellation

  6. If you book your trip on the wrong day and do not change it before you are in the 48-hour cancellation period there will be a 50% rebooking fee

  7. If you are late and miss a trip you will not be refunded

Although it is highly unlikely, Jackson Hole Whitewater does reserve the right to reschedule or cancel river trips. In the event of cancellations by us, your payment will be refunded in full, or you are welcome to apply it toward another river trip.

PLEASE NOTE:

Weather

We do run trips in inclement weather and it is your responsibility to check your phone or weather app and make a call or email to the shop to cancel your trip if the weather does not look good to you! Please allow enough time to cancel your trip within the cancellation policy stated above.

Although it is highly unlikely, Jackson Hole Whitewater, inc. does reserve the right to reschedule or cancel river trips due to inclement weather, river conditions or insufficient number of participants. In the event of cancellations by us, your entire payment will be refunded in full, or you are welcome to apply it toward another river trip.

Trip durations are subject to change

Scenic float and whitewater trip times on the Snake River can vary throughout the season. For the most accurate and up-to-date schedule, give us a call—we’re happy to help you plan your perfect river adventure.