For some campers, hiking along scenic trails or stargazing at a brilliant sky is as boring as counting sheep before bedtime. If you seek a camping experience with the ultimate adrenaline rush, consider camping near a location with white water rapids. From the east coast to the west coast, the United States is jam-packed with great adventures on white water. Although it’s best to raft with a professional white water rafting company, if you are an advanced rafter you can conquer the rapids with a group of experienced friends. Most professional rafting companies offer multi-day packages that include site-seeing and nature watching, as well as the thrill of the river.

East Coast Rapids: The New River

If you live on the eastern side of the Mississippi River, you may want to investigate rapids close to you. West Virginia offers great rafting locations along the New River, which has been coined the “Grand Canyon of the East.” ACE Adventure Center is one white water rafting outfitter that offers daily packages for beginner through advanced rafters and promises an action-packed ride. ACE recommends rafting in the spring time when the water is rocking with the best waves and strongest rapids. They offer 2-10 day packages full of adventure.

West Coast Rapids: California Rivers

On the other side of the country, there are dozens of rivers and even more rafting companies to meet your every adrenaline desire . One rafting company called All Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting offers river trips on ten different rivers. This company can cater to large groups on 1-3 day trips.