Guest Testimonials

The rafting activity was a 'smashing' success. Staff are still raving about how much fun they had, and that they would do it again. In fact, several who did not participate were so caught up in the excitement, that they have decided to participate next time ... You and your staff have been an absolute pleasure and delight to work with. And we will be using you again. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful experience for all the rafters.

Francine Arent, The Regence Group

White Salmon River Rafting - A Top Pacific Northwest Destination

White Salmon River rafting has attracted whitewater enthusiasts for generations. Perfect for beginners and advanced rafters, the river's class III-IV whitewater rapids challenge even our most experienced veteran raft guests.

Fed from the glaciers of the majestic Mt. Adams and aquifers beneath surrounding orchards, the river's water runs crystal clear all year long. Once a lava tube, the White Salmon runs through narrow, volcanic basalt canyons before heading out into the warm sunshine of a forested valley.

Protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the White Salmon River transports raft guests to a remote wilderness conveniently located just outside of Portland, Oregon. The undeveloped shoreline and inaccessible deep forests invite wildlife to visit the refreshing river, a sight only experienced by rafters and kayakers.  Whitewater river rafting on the White Salmon River epitomizes the lush and wild character of the Pacific Northwest in one exciting raft trip!

Our Private Put-in on the "Upper"

When water levels allow (typically in the second half of the summer), your White Salmon white water raft trip will begin at our private put-in upstream, adding nearly 2 miles of more challenging rapids through a narrow gorge.  An optional cliff jump at the base of BZ falls adds to the adventure before you even pass the public access point.  The private launch and private take-out point create a truly unique and private experience for our guests. This exclusive White Salmon Rafting trip is the longest stretch of class III/IV whitewater run by any company on the river.  

Husum Falls - The Nation's Tallest Commercially Raftable Waterfall

Along with exciting class III-IV rapids, the 10-ft Husum Falls (water level permitting) makes a whitewater White Salmon Rafting trip absolutely unforgettable.

A river-wide ledge, Husum Falls has gained a reputation for one of the top whitewater rapids in the country. Depending upon water levels, your White Salmon raft trip will culminate with a heart-pumping vertical plunge. The photos speak for themselves.

If you are interested in more challenging class V whitewater, be sure to check out another breath-taking trip that only Wet Planet runs: the Farmlands section of the White Salmon River or Wind River Raft Trip.

Looking for a multi-day adventure? Spring time is perfect for combining multiple rivers to create a supreme river rafting vacation in the Columbia River Gorge. Check out our spring multi-river combo trips.