After tons of research + my own trip, ACE Adventure Resort is the best company for ziplining and river rafting at New River Gorge. Best prices I found, and the experience was amazing. Ryan Polte was our zipline guide -- incredible sense of humor and kept everyone engaged the whole time. Made it super fun while keeping us 100% safe. Nathan Frye was our river rafting guide and he's a true pro. Knew every rapid by name, taught us how to navigate like experts, and charted the perfect line for excitement and fun. Kept the whole raft engaged with great conversation. Safe, memorable, and worth every penny. Highly recommend ACE! read more

Rafting: Our guide Carter was friendly, experienced and helpful. This young man knows his stuff. I felt confident being in his boat and under his guidance. Our trip was an eventful one down the lower Gauley. He helped other boats by retrieving someone's shoe and two oars that were lost during one of the rapids. He also rescued a lost dog that kept following and swimming toward us. We pulled her into the boat and joined us through a few rapids before finding some riverside campers to take care of her. WHAT an experience! Ziplining: Davey and Mason were also friendly and professional. Making jokes along the way while taking care of group members who were more anxious. Seriously, every member of the staff that I came in contact with, from the lady who took my reservations, the people who set us up with gear, orientated us before the rafting, helped us in the gift shop, the BRAVE bus drivers, the videographer Nico... they all seemed to love their jobs and were good at it. High praise all around. read more

I have been white water rafting for decades and have done the upper Gauley River may times . I would like to acknowledge my guide Zach Guerin . His knowledge of the river was amazing. He knew all the nooks and crannies and special spots.. He also prioritized safety , and taught me new techniques for Whitewater rafting . At 66 I thought I knew everything. I will be back for bridge day and I'm definitely requesting Zach Guerin ! Best to all and float safe read more

I'll start by saying I've rafted the Lower New 5 times now. My first 4 trips were with a different company, this last time was with ACE. It was the BEST experience to date. It was my absolute favorite trip down the river so far. We had the pleasure of rafting with Corbin. He was AMAZING. Not only did he have us laughing and kept us safe, but he TRULY embodies the raft guide personality. Like I said, I've been down this river 5 times now - I thought I had witnessed all of the fun things there were to do on the river rafting, but I was so incredibly wrong. I haven't laughed that hard in such a long time & the pictures from ACE show how amazing the experience really was. After this past weekend, I won't raft with anyone but ACE & will request Corbin for future trips. ACE is keeping the spirit of rafting as it should be. Rafting. Fun. Adventurous. Great job ACE & great job Corbin! He is truly an asset to your team. read more

Our rafting experience was a 10/10. The Gauley has always been on my bucket list, and Ace knocked it out of the park. Our raft guide Rebeca was absolutely stellar and professional. We are so grateful we were able to experience this river with her and she made it so worth it. Thank you Ace! read more

Omg! This place us the balls. Zipline, waterslide, and a huge obstacle course park on the water. Bring sunglasses straps that float because tons of people lose them here. I enjoyed this place for Domefest 2026! I will 100% be back next year! read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Last view of Ace as i departed. - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

We had a great time but I am blown away by the lack of safety precautions. We saw only 1 lifeguard who was on his phone, and the other was up in the zip line spot. I have videos of different groups of people were wrestling and fighting on floats next to toddlers without any enforcement of rules - the lifeguard couldn't even see half of it behind floats. I really hope they improve there because it's a simple fix for an amazing place. read more

We had so much fun as a family of 4 here and it was only 79$ we spent about 3 hours and that was the perfect amount of time. Im very glad life vests are required because my kids were so brave jumping all around. I was a little nervous but the life vests made me feel much better. The zipline was very fun and the operator was so kind with my youngest when he was trying to do it. He got too scared so he backed out but he'll get it next time! A great way to tire the kids out in the middle of a roaa trip? read more

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Wow! I have been white water rafting many times and although it is always a pleasure, this was hands down my favorite adventure! I first went rafting around age 11 and I remember very well thinking "I want something intense from here on out!" I finally got the intensity I wanted with this one. My group of 10 took a road trip here and we chose the half day on the lower new river. It's advertised class IV+, but thanks to the heavy rainfall this season, we really had a lot of call V rapids which kicked butt!! We had so much freaking fun hitting so many intense rapids! We worked hard and could definitely feel the work we put in (my and and glutes are still feeling it 4 days later). The best exercise is one that doesn't feel like it because you're having the time of your life! Every staff member from the phones to in-person was super kind and pretty funny too. Great personalities. 8 of us were grouped in one raft, 2 had to go with another group. Out raft guide was Alisa and she was really freaking cool! She really knew what she was doing and did a great job leading us. I still can hear her during our toughest rapid screaming " DIG DIG F'N DIG!!!" which means paddle as hard as you can and I'm going to carry that with me every time I'm on my last leg exercising and want to push harder. She was my favorite guide thus far and anyone who has her is lucky. The sun was shining this day but there was a breeze and water was cold so many of us opted for renting equipment to stay warm. For $22, I was able to rent a wet suit, neoprene jacket, and booties; all of which kept me perfectly comfortable! On 2 occasions, we were able to jump in the water if we wanted to and float in the current. That was awesome too! We only went in once because you have to swim pretty hard to back to the raft (against the current) and then you have to get back in which was pretty hard too. We had to be hoisted in by our friends in the raft. So even though I wanted to go back in, I dreaded having to get back in the raft like that lol. After rafting, they have several types of beers and white claw flavors, as well as sodas and water. You can enjoy these on the bus ride back to ACE. The ride back is about 45 minutes and was the only time I felt a little chilly due to being wet and drinking a cold beverage. Once back, you will take all your gear off and you can tip your guide cash or they have Venmo too. There is a photo package that is a little expensive, but on par with prices I've seen elsewhere. And you will get A LOT of photos (digitally). There is a gift shop with clothes, drinks, snacks, etc. I got my usual souvenir magnet. There are many other activities to book at ACE, as well as tent camping, cabins, etc. There is nothing bad I can say about this place! Thanks for the adventure! read more

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We had a very fun time white water rafting, hiking the trails, and just taking in all of the beautiful scenery at the overlook. Our cabin was comfortable, the few channels on the tv were fine enough. (Surprised to find a local ch that showed pee-wee sports games to high school games). Thats just the small stuff. When it came time to raft, it was very well organized. Our group organizer Garrison did really great. He noticed a raft we were going to be on was already pretty full & made a quick & proper change to ensure we switched putting safety first for all of us. Thank you for everything, we hope to make it happen again soon. read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Our raft, great photos btw! - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

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We had such a fun time on the half day lower new rafting trip. Our guide, Scotty O, was amazing. He made sure our raft had the best experience and got maximum thrill out of each rapid. He was kind, helpful, and funny. If you take the rafting trip, try to get on Scotty O's raft! read more

Vannah and Kayla were wonderful guides. High quality experience with so much attention to detail. Delicious lunch, refreshing drinks after the trip and a great family atmosphere. Thank you! read more

Great day rafting on the upper Gauley with a few Class V rapids. You can tell they have been doing this awhile from their check-ins, bus transportation, raft readiness and deflation (afterwards). They explained proper positioning in the rafts (for the inexperienced), what the route entails, and a little bit of history as well. The stop for lunch halfway through was done nicely. They had burgers on the grill and enough for seconds. This is rated as one of the top rivers to raft in the U.S./world but I would have loved a little more action. That being said, it was a great time. (Went the weekend after Labor Day.) There's a photographer who is on a kayak to grab photos and videos. There were 5-6 rafts per time slot and because he is responsible for all the rafts, our raft was neglected in more than half the shots. They were either very abrupt or shaky. He did get some good shots of other rafts. Because of this, I didn't purchase the photos or video. If you plan on rafting the Gauley, you can't go wrong with Ace. read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Entering a Class V. - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

Wow. You want a nice ride down the new river gorge. Well go to Ace Advemtures. They were extremely friendly and easy to organize. Booked online and showed up to check in for our details for the trip. We did the half day lower new river trip and it was full of all the rapids you could ask for. Our guide was super informative and kept us all calm and organized as we navigate the rapids. The facility has everything you would need in case you forgot something. Also besides rafting, you can check out so many attractions at the resort. This was so fun we came back again the next day to enjoy the thrills! Plenty of parking available and clean shower houses to use after the trip. Go enjoy yourself in the wild and wonderful west virginia! read more

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Ace Adventure Resort is THE place to take your family on vacation in WV! Nestled in this beautiful mountain range the New River Gorge welcomes everyone skilled and beginner to experience what adventure means to the great outdoors. The staff at Ace always puts safety first-they are knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and attentive-if not, I wouldn't have been able to be talked into going down river in a Ducky with my then 8 yr old. We had the best time white river rafting! The pics don't include the most memorable and exhilarating rougher parts of our journey but we managed through in full confidence our guides knew exactly what to do. The obstacle course was pure awesomeness! The cabins are clean, well-maintained and come with a personal hot tub on the back patio. I'm excited to return and highly recommend! read more

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went ziplining today !! we had connor, mason, and dave as our leader people ! let me tell you, connor and mason were so fun (so was dave ) they kept joking and had little side conversations with me and my brother ! love them ! definitely will try and revisit wv for this ! the waterpark was nice too ! read more

1. The mud obstacle course is so fun and we had Gage as our guide and he was AMAZING! It is outdoorsy and you're going to get dirty for sure but a really fun time. Took us about an hour. 2. The water obstacle course if I could rate 0 stars I would. They have teens running the place that don't care and are so rude, not to mention no name tags or shirts. You don't know who works here and who is visiting. No life guards which is clearly displayed but this place is so ungodly dangerous. I would never come back nor take small kids. The floats would turn over with young kids on them every 5 minutes. Someone is going to get seriously hurt. Do better. Food and drinks options which is nice but long waits like 1 hour for a thing of nachos or chicken tenders. It's so overcrowded and that makes it not fun. I would never return and will be surprised if this place stays open do to the poor judgement of staff. read more

Amazing time on the Gauley River on September 8. Our guide Kincaid was knowledgeable about the river and we always felt like we were in good hands. The Upper Gauley is an experience of a lifetime and, if you are able, you need to do it! Class 5 rapids were no joke, but so satisfying to be able to get through them. And the occasional unsolicited swim in the drink was just as fun. read more

"Had an amazing rafting trip with the family today! Couldn't have asked for a better guide--Nugget is truly the greatest. With 20 years of experience, he made the adventure safe, fun, and unforgettable!" read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Upper Gauley - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

I went zip lining in October and I was excited about it until I got there and it was actually happening! I was terrified. The staff turned it into an amazing experience. Liz, Davey, and Haley were very encouraging and made it so much fun. I am also overweight and they never once made me feel awkward. read more

My family has tried both the ziplining and waterpark at ACE - both were okay, but I think I'd recommend the waterpark more. Service is definitely lacking/hit or miss throughout the ACE resort. Our ziplining guides last year were extremely rude and unprofessional, and made the experience feel unsafe and unenjoyable. The zips were also smaller with good views, but not the best compared to other zipline tours we've tried in WV. We decided not to repeat the zipline this year, but we tried the waterpark instead. The staff at the waterpark ticket booths had terrible attitudes and seemed like they really didn't want to be there. A staff member monitoring one of the waterpark rides were also just sitting in her chair, not giving safety instructions or saying a word - she was vaping. This was definitely a safety hazard, since the ride needs someone actively looking out and instructing people on what to do. In general, the waterpark is a bit of a safety hazard. There's not enough staff monitoring the inflatables - sometimes they were overloaded with people on one side, making the whole thing almost fall over. The inflatables also deflate a lot near the end of the day, which is normal, but some people risked slipping/falling since it's harder to climb and jump off. The waterpark is medium-sized - 2 of the big slides were closed, which was disappointing, but everything else was open. 2 ziplines above the pool, 2 slides, and a bunch of giant inflatable obstacle courses, climbing walls, floats you can jump/slide off of, and lounging floats. There is something for everyone of all ages and athletic abilities, which is nice. Overall, the waterpark was a fun experience to share with family and friends. ACE is pretty hit or miss and I wouldn't recommend the zipline tour, but I'd say to give it a shot if you're interested in the waterpark. read more

My family went on a Zip-line tour and it was an absolute blast for all of us. Ryan and Stevie were our guides and they were phenomenal, both are friendly and knowledgeable. It was our first time zip-lining, and they were patient with us and encouraging the entire time. They explained everything clearly, and took the time to ensure we understood the process to be able to maximize the fun. The views are unbelievable, and the variety of zip lines was perfect. We are already excited to come back and do it again. read more

we had Scotty O as our guide and he was LEGENDARY. He was funny and fun and made us feel so safe. We are coming back in spring and WE HAVE TO HAVE HIM AGAIN HE WAS SO GOOD. He kept everything light and fun while also keeping us safe while we were rafting. He is the best guide I've ever had and will definitely be returning to Ace. All of the staff are very friendly! read more

A great company to use. Their guides are amazing and know the river like the back of their hand. They really made the trip that much better. Highly recommend them. read more

Nothing gets better than ACE. The staff all around are very helpful. From the workers who helped with the reservations/payments to the guides who lead the adventures. The guides not only lead the adventures in a fun way, but they also do a fantastic job recommending places to go in the area (trails, towns, jet boat rides, Hawks Nest State Park) They are all very funny and knowledgeable of the WV area. Good vibes all around and smooth sailing with ACE. Overall, white water rafting and zip-lining were my favorite activities, but you can't really beat the delicious wood fired pizza at the water park, it's to die for. There is also an amazing overlook located in ACE, the "Concho overlook." AMAZING VIEW! read more

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We had a great Lower New River white water raft day trip as part of a girl's weekend trip to celebrate a birthday. The outdoor activity, mixed with ACE's COVID-19 protocols and our vaccines made us feel safe. We had an amazing ride with Scotty O. as our guide. The three of us were all new to rafting, but Scotty's experience made us relax and enjoy it. We followed his instructions and benefitted from the full wetsuits for the very cold water. The team was efficient and professional all along the way, from the beginning to the end of the day. Scotty explained everything very well and helped us understand what we were doing at each turn. He also has a great sense of humor and we laughed all day. The hot lunch of grilled burgers (both beef and veggie options) and chicken with all the fixings was amazing. They even made sure that I had a gluten free bun. Nate was the camera guy who shot pictures of the whole day by kayak. He made a cool video of our experience. We were impressed at his skill and professionalism. After we finished rafting, we all met to chat about the day, life in general, and watch the video. I highly recommend the ACE white water rafting experience! read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

Loved the rafting! Had instructor Alex and it was an amazing experience. We did the Lower New River Full Day Best Experience. It was really fun, the first half of the trip was calm water, then we stopped for a lunch (which was really good!), then after lunch we did the rapid part of the river. I think this trip would be good for adventurous beginners or intermediates. 5 out of 5 stars for this. The campsite was pretty good. It was very convenient to be close to the rafting. The bathroom facilities were very private & clean which was nice. The actual campsite itself was not very private though. It was pretty much just a big giant field that was divided into different campsites. Wasn't wooded at all. But overall it was still good - if you prioritize being close to excursions it's a good idea to camp here. If you'd rather camp somewhere with trails and wooded areas, I would go somewhere else. read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Lower New river full day rafting - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

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Terrible customer service. Front desk was rude and unhelpful, the PFD workers were rude and pushy. Completely ruined the experience for 5 guests. We will not be coming back. read more

There are so many different offerings here, I'm going to rate each experience separately. Water park: Fun, good value, but very dangerous Price: $23 adult 1/2 day / $17 youth under 17 1/2 day / free kid under 5 Safety: Unacceptably low. My four year old daughter went on the zip line that drops onto the lake. When I received her at the bottom and went to unhook her carabiner from the zip line, the locking mechanism wasn't over the gate. Meaning, she was flying through the air 50 feet up above the water on a carabiner that was not locked. I am an experienced rock climber so I know what an unlocked carabiner looks like. On this particular caribiner, the auto locking part of the carabiner was not functioning anymore. Instead of springing up over the gate, it would get stuck in the down position. This is probably due to exposure to water and sand. They need to do a better job checking each device before they put someone on it. The staff will also sometimes spin a rider by twisting their strap before launching the rider. This only increases the danger of the caribiner opening by accident. I recommend that Ace consider using manual screw gate caribiners versus autolocking ones. This will be more dependable when facing the elements. Secondly, riders were asked to return their harnesses and metal safety equipment through a bag hanging over the tower structure right in the middle of a walkway. If people weren't looking they could easily walk and hit their head. If one of the staff accidentally let go of the rope while pulling it up, chances are the bag would drop directly on top of someone's head. There must be a better way to return that harnesses. Additionally, throughout the water park people would jump off the blowup structures without any way to make sure they weren't jumping on top of people or into shallow water. One area of the lake looked deep to me but when I fell off the structure it turned out to be less than 3 feet and I scraped my knee. Signs and clearer demarcations in the lake could prevent unnecessary injury. Rating: 1 star Camping: Very nice camping, had showers and single stall bathrooms, cushy grassy earth for a softer night's sleep, could have more trees for shade Price: $192 for 3 nights for 4 people Rating: 4 stars Rock climbing: great instructor, too expensive Price: $99 for a 1/2 day for adults and $79 for youth, which turned out to mean 3 hours total, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Minus 1.5 hour of travel and set up time, left us about 1.5 hours of climbing time, split up between 3 people gave them 30 min of climbing each: 1 ascent and 1 rappel. If it was 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. it would've been the perfect amount of time. 2 ascents per person, please. Safety: Excellent Rating: 3 stars Aerial park: Amazing, fun, and much safer than the water park Price: $59 adult / $39 kid (other than the water park, one of the only adventures for 4-7 Yr olds) Safety: Excellent, Leo did a great job teaching safety and checking all safety equipment Rating: 5 stars If we came back, we'd probably just do the aerial park instead of the on site climbing, and avoid the zip line in the water park! read more

We did the 6 hour lower New River trip and had a fantastic time! Our guide, Alex, was great! Highly recommend!

Was pleasantly surprised with how fun the trip ended up being. Our raft guide (Fritz) was an excellent guide. We were able to hit surprise dead center and had a couple of swimmers. The process to get checked in, geared up and out to the launch site took a little longer than expected. But after we were on the water, it was fun. We also did their water park and had a lot of fun on the obstacles. I found out the hard way how hard the pads were, but overall a fun experience for the whole family. read more

I was extremely nervous about rafting, as I had never done it before, but was told that this was the best way to experience the National Park. I am very grateful that I booked this experience! My fiancé and I had a great experience, and our guide, Scotty O, did a great job of making sure everyone had a great time. It was clear that he was experienced and wanted to make sure we got the best experience. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone else visiting the National Park. read more

We had a great time white water rafting. It was our first time and Ashley made it a lot of fun and calmed my nerves by just being her - a great spirit and funny human. After the rafting adventures we were surprised with drinks and beer. What a treat. Thank you ACE for a most memorable time. Cheers. read more

What a great weekend! Booking was so easy, thought something would go wrong, but arrived late without issue. The cabins are on the rustic side, but have everything... including a Hot Tub. The Rafting was better than we could have expected... told to be there at a specific time... prep talk, equipment pick up, then bus to River. We were split up accordingly and assigned our own guide! This was my first time, and I was in the capable hands of Nate Layhee (3 guides were named Nate). Nate told us what to do, what to expect, and was firm when we needed to pay attention! Every part of the trip was seamless! Lunch was Extremely organized, and surprisingly very good! Even the end of the trip... loaded the rafts on the truck... on the bus and back to resort... Never rushed, but never a long wait! On the way back, given instructions on equipment return, and welcomed back to watch video and have a beer, an hour after trip. We had fantastic weather, and great water... but ACE made this a perfect weekend!!! WE WILL BE BACK!! read more

Absolutely unbelievable experience on the lower New River. It was our first time doing a rafting trip and now we're hooked! The river guides have this down to a science! From the moment you arrive at ACE's grounds, they take care of you. Every step of the way contains excitement and builds up to that adrenaline rush that you're looking for. Even the bus ride down to the river launch area was fun! Our guide Alisa gave a wonderful history of the grounds as we embarked on the windy road to the New River. Once you're at the launch you'll be taken away at the awe and beauty of the surrounding mountains. You'll get views of the gorge that are literally only possible from being right in the river and this could quite possibly be the thing that makes you believe in a higher power. The experience is nothing but Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! The wildlife and coal trains only add to the majesty that is the area. Lunch is provided at ACE's private beach area that is directly on the river. That's pretty darn cool. Meal consisted of ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS pulled pork and chicken along with all the fixings like potato salad. The trip is a true experience that is unlike any other adventure we've done. From the moment you hit the water and feel those rapids you'll know why this is WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA. Oh, and yes you might fall out but that's all part of the fun! read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Snapshot that their photographer took of our raft. THRILLING! - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

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We had a wonderful time here white water rafting. If you're looking for a good time embellish your thrills with these guys. Also, request Jason Stark (dreadlock guy lol..) as your tour guide. read more

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We went White water rafting for a full day on July 5th. Our rafting guide Nate did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable , friendly and communicated very well with all people on our raft. We intend to go water water rafting again and will request Nate as our guide. This was a great experience and addition to our vacation ! Thank you Nate! Daryl Crosby Mobile, Al. read more

Everything I see is about rafting but the zip lining is an absolute MUST!!! One of my top favorites that I have ever done!! Our guides Zack, Quito and Ross were phenomenal! They felt like friends by the end of the tour, but always kept safety a priority. If you can only pick one excursion, you should choose zip lining! read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia

If Patrick from SpongeBob is the lovable, goofy starfish, then Patrick from ACE Adventure Resort is the legendary river rafting star of the New River! We had the absolute pleasure of rafting with Patrick on September 2nd, and let me tell you--this guy could guide a raft down a river faster than you can say, "Is mayonnaise an instrument?" Patrick made our trip not just safe, but ridiculously fun. He knew the New River like the back of his hand (or fin?) and led us through the rapids like a pro, all while cracking jokes that had us laughing almost as hard as we were paddling. His instructions were clear and on point--even though, at times, we were too busy having a blast to listen (sorry, Patrick!). Luckily, he was patient, encouraging, and definitely didn't yell too loudly when we got a little distracted by the scenery. By the end of the day, we were certain of two things: 1) Patrick is hands down the best river guide out there, and 2) if Patrick the starfish ever goes rafting, he'd be lucky to have this Patrick as his guide! Thanks for making our New River trip the best day ever! read more

Went on our 2nd rafting trip, our guide was Zuko. Long hair guy from Colorado !! The adventure was nothing short of amazing. Made some awesome memories with the wife and daughter. Zuko knew exactly what to say, what to do, and how to prep us to make sure we had a blast. We will be requesting him moving forward. The other guides were great, everyone had so much fun that it is really hard to describe in words on a post. My suggestion is.. do not skip this adventure. read more

ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia - Campgrounds Near Me - Oak Hill, West Virginia