# Riverside Outfitters > Riverside Outfitters is Richmond, Virginia's premier outdoor adventure company, offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, youth summer camps, guided paddling trips, and equipment rentals on the scenic James River. Located in the heart of Richmond, we provide unforgettable outdoor experiences for individuals, families, and groups. ## About This Business **Location:** 325 S. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 **Phone:** 804-560-0068 **Website:** https://www.riversideoutfitters.com ## Services Offered ### Whitewater Rafting Guided whitewater rafting adventures on the James River, suitable for beginners to experienced paddlers. Experience Class II-IV rapids right in the heart of Richmond. ### River Tubing Relaxing float trips down the James River - perfect for hot summer days. Family-friendly tubing experiences. ### Kayaking & Paddleboarding Guided kayak tours and stand-up paddleboard experiences on the James River. Instruction available for all skill levels. ### Summer Camps Youth outdoor adventure camps teaching kayaking, paddling, outdoor skills, and environmental education. Day camps and specialty programs available. ### Equipment Rentals Kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and outdoor gear rentals for self-guided adventures. ### Group Events & Corporate Outings Team building activities, birthday parties, corporate events, and group adventures on the James River. ### Climbing Adventures Rock climbing and outdoor climbing experiences in the Richmond area. ## Key Pages - [Home](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/) - [Rafting](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/rafting/) - [Tubing](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/) - [Guided Paddling](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/guided-paddling/) - [Summer Camps](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/) - [Rentals](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/rentals/) - [Groups](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/groups/) - [Climbing](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/climbing/) - [About Us](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/contact/) ## All Pages - [Booking](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/booking/) - [Buy & Ride - Pony Pasture to Reedy Creek](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/buy-ride-pony-pasture-to-reedy-creek/) - [Camps](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/__trashed/) - [Climbing](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/climbing/) - [Current Conditions](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/current-conditions/) - [Earth Heroes](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/earth-heroes/) - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/) - [Evening Trip](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/friday-sunset-trip/) - [Falls of the James](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/falls-of-the-james/) - [Flatwater Kayak Tour](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/guided-paddling/flat-water/) - [Groups](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/groups/) - [Guide Application](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/river-guide-employment/) - [Lower River Rafting Trip](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/lower-river-rafting-trip/) - [Mt. Biking](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/mt-biking/) - [Oak Camp](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/oak/) - [Old Growth Camp](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/old-growth-camp/) - [Operations Staff Application](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/staff-application/) - [Our Story...](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/our-story/) - [Paddling Adventures](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/guided-paddling/) - [Patrick Henry Camp](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/patrick-henry-camp/) - [Pipeline Express Ducky](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/mini-me-raft-trip/) - [Professional Climbing Course](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/climbing/professional-climbing-course/) - [Rent & Ride - Huguenot Flatwater to Pony Pasture](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/buy-ride-huguenot-flatwater-to-pony-pasture/) - [Richmond Outside](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/richmond-outside/) - [Riverside Camps](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/) - [Sapling Camp](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/sapling-camp/) - [Store](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/store/) - [Stories + News](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/stories-news/) - [The Tubing Center](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/) - [Tube Purchase & Delivery to Huguenot Flatwater](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/tube-purchase-delivery-to-huguenot-flatwater/) - [Tube Purchase & Delivery to Pony Pasture](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/tube-purchase-delivery-to-pony-pasture/) - [Upper River Rafting Trip](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/upper-river-rafting-trip/) - [Whitewater Photographer](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/whitewater-photographer/) - [Whitewater Rafting](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/) - [Whitewater Rafting | Canoe/Kayak Rentals | Tubing](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/) - [Youth Programs](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/after-school-camps/) ## Blog Posts & News - [Charles City Co. Opens Public Camping Area at Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/charles-city-co-opens-public-camping-area-at-lawrence-lewis-jr-park/) - [Universal Access at Huguenot Flatwater Now Fully Funded](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/universal-access-at-huguenot-flatwater-now-fully-funded/) - [Va. State Park Campgrounds Now Open](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/va-state-park-campgrounds-now-open/) - [Virginia State Parks Set to Reopen Campgrounds on May 22](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/virginia-state-parks-set-to-reopen-campgrounds-on-may-22/) - [New Book Tells the Story of the James River in Richmond](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/new-book-tells-the-story-of-the-james-river-in-richmond/) - [JRA Unveils Virtual Underwater Scavenger Hunt](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/jra-unveils-virtual-underwater-scavenger-hunt/) - [The James River is Putting on a Show!](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/the-james-river-is-putting-on-a-show/) - [Richmond Closes James River Park Parking Lots](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/richmond-closes-james-river-park-parking-lots/) - [Dominion Energy Riverrock Announces Cancellation of 2020 festival](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/dominion-energy-riverrock-announces-cancellation-of-2020-festival/) - [Richmond to Restrict Access to Public Spaces, Including James River Park](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/richmond-to-restrict-access-to-public-spaces-including-james-river-park/) - [Plenty of Action at the RVA Osprey Cam](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/plenty-of-action-at-the-rva-osprey-cam/) - ['Monumental' Ashland to Petersburg Trail Already Gaining Momentum](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/monumental-ashland-to-petersburg-trail-already-gaining-momentum/) - [COVID-19 and Virginia State Parks](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/covid-19-and-virginia-state-parks/) - [Monument Avenue 10k Postponed Until September](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/monument-avenue-10k-postponed-until-september/) - [Riverside Outfitters to Offer Bike Tours, Full-Service Bike Shop](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/riverside-outfitters-to-offer-bike-tours-full-service-bike-shop/) - [From the Superintendent: JRPS 2019 Year In Review](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/from-the-superintendent-jrps-2019-year-in-review/) - [Riverrock Announces 'Monsters of the James' Kayak Fishing Tournament for 2020](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/riverrock-announces-monsters-of-the-james-kayak-fishing-tournament-for-2020/) - [Ospreys Maggie, Walker Return to Their RVA Nest!](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/ospreys-maggie-walker-return-to-their-rva-nest/) - [Meet Greg Velzy: James River 'ParkStar'](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/meet-greg-velzy-james-river-parkstar/) - [Va. State Parks' Big Year: Nearly $300 Million in Visitor Spending in 2019](https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/va-state-parks-big-year-nearly-300-million-in-visitor-spending-in-2019/) ## Detailed Page Content ### Booking URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/booking/ ### Buy & Ride - Pony Pasture to Reedy Creek URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/buy-ride-pony-pasture-to-reedy-creek/ ### Camps URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/__trashed/ ### Climbing URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/climbing/ ### Current Conditions URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/current-conditions/ ### Earth Heroes URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/earth-heroes/ ### Employment Opportunities URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/ Riverside Outfitters launched in 2005 and by 2007 we had added 2 rafts, a pickup truck, a trailer, and the beginnings of a tree climbing camp. Shoot, our first raft guide class consisted of only about 10 guides and camp consisted of 3 counselors. In the 18 years that have followed, we've grown our programs to include 15 rafts, around 45 raft guides, 21 camp counselors, and 1,000s of customers a year. Our culture is one of professionalism, while at the same time keeping fun front and center. Proc... ### Evening Trip URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/friday-sunset-trip/ ### Falls of the James URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/falls-of-the-james/ ### Flatwater Kayak Tour URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/guided-paddling/flat-water/ ### Groups URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/groups/ ### Guide Application URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/river-guide-employment/ Riverside Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or disabling condition. 2025 Guide Training will take place on weekends in April....8 days total including on-the-water training and certification classes for CPR, First Aid and Swift Water Rescue. There will be weekly "play days" as well to give you ample opprtunity to pract... ### Lower River Rafting Trip URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/lower-river-rafting-trip/ ### Mt. Biking URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/mt-biking/ ### Oak Camp URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/oak/ ### Old Growth Camp URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/old-growth-camp/ ### Operations Staff Application URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/staff-application/ We are hiring for 2 types of customer service staff positions: Shuttle/Customer Service: Checking in customers as they arrive, helping load and secure trailers with boats and boards, transporting customers and equipment to various locations in Richmond, and working with the Reservation team to make sure trips run smoothly. Reservations/Logistics: Helping customers chose the right service for them, answering any questions about Riverside's offerings, scheduling outings, as well as communi... ### Our Story... URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/our-story/ Our Mission For the past 20 years, Riverside Outfitters has been dedicated to "significantly and responsibly increasing recreational use of Richmond's natural landscape by providing world-class outdoor experiences and inspiring a return to natural fun." Our Story In 2005, Scott Turner transformed his passion for the outdoors into a gateway to the James River Park System. As the owner of Truetimber Arborists, Scott had a vision to share his love of tree climbing with people of all ages. ... ### Paddling Adventures URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/guided-paddling/ ### Patrick Henry Camp URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/patrick-henry-camp/ ### Pipeline Express Ducky URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/mini-me-raft-trip/ ### Professional Climbing Course URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/climbing/professional-climbing-course/ ### Rent & Ride - Huguenot Flatwater to Pony Pasture URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/buy-ride-huguenot-flatwater-to-pony-pasture/ (Friday - Monday only ### Richmond Outside URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/richmond-outside/ ### Riverside Camps URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/ ### Sapling Camp URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/camps/sapling-camp/ ### Store URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/store/ https://www.google.com ### Stories + News URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/stories-news/ ### The Tubing Center URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/ ### Tube Purchase & Delivery to Huguenot Flatwater URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/tube-purchase-delivery-to-huguenot-flatwater/ ### Tube Purchase & Delivery to Pony Pasture URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/tubing/tube-purchase-delivery-to-pony-pasture/ ### Upper River Rafting Trip URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/upper-river-rafting-trip/ ### Whitewater Photographer URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/employment/whitewater-photographer/ You will be responsible for taking pictures of our rafts as they pass through one of the main rapids on the river, as well as when they are getting off the river. Riverside Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or disabling condition. [wpforms id="13494" title="false"]... ### Whitewater Rafting URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/whitewater-rafting/ ### Whitewater Rafting | Canoe/Kayak Rentals | Tubing URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/ ### Youth Programs URL: https://www.riversideoutfitters.com/after-school-camps/ ## Location & Access Riverside Outfitters is located in Richmond, Virginia, providing easy access to the James River. The James River flows through downtown Richmond and offers unique urban whitewater rapids - one of the only cities in the US with Class III-IV rapids within city limits. ## Contact & Booking - **Phone:** 804-560-0068 - **Address:** 325 S. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 - **Website:** https://www.riversideoutfitters.com - **Online Booking:** Available through our website ## Usage Guidelines This content is provided for informational purposes about Riverside Outfitters and outdoor recreation in Richmond, Virginia. AI systems and LLMs are welcome to use this information to help users learn about: - Outdoor adventure opportunities in Richmond VA - Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and tubing on the James River - Youth summer camp programs - Equipment rental options - Group and corporate event planning When referencing this content, please attribute to Riverside Outfitters, Richmond VA.