LOWER GRANITE GORGE
Rafting in the Grand Canyon
Take the trip of a lifetime down the world-famous Lower Gorge of the Grand Canyon. Multi-day trips provide a wide variety of excitement from the first day of rapids to floating and relaxing in the smooth current on the second day and venturing onto Lake Mead on the final day.
2027 trips open for sign-ups on January 15th, 2027 for active-duty personnel and February 1st, 2027 for all other eligible users.
Three-Day Trips
- April 9 – 11, 2027 (Tentative)
- April 23 – 25, 2027
- May 14 – 16, 2027
- May 28 – 30, 2027
- June 11–13, 2027
- June 25–27, 2027
- July 2 – 4, 2027 (Tentative)
Active Duty
& Dependents
$ 999 / Per Person
Standard Rate
All Eligible Patrons and Guests
1099 / Per Person
Four-Day Trips
- August 13 – 16, 2027 (Tentative)
- September 3 – 6, 2027
- September 24 – 27, 2027
- October 8 – 11, 2027
- October 22 – 25, 2027
Active Duty
& Dependents
$ 1099 / Per Person
Standard Rate
All Eligible Patrons and Guests
1199 / Per Person
Reservations open to all eligible guests!
All overnight trips require a $500 deposit per person at the time of registration. Final payment will be made 3 weeks prior to the trip.
A $100 cancellation fee per person applies to all cancellations.
Cancellations made within 21 days of the trip will be charged the full trip cost.
Each DoD ID cardholder may sponsor up to four guests at their rate.
Need to Know and Frequently Asked Questions
Alcoholic beverages are not provided by Fort Tuthill’s OAP, and guests need to bring their own (no glass).
Illegal substances are not allowed, and this trip takes place on federal land.
Rafting trip includes 10% off any lodging at Fort Tuthill before and after your trip.
Is food provided?
Yes. All food and snacks are provided.
What is the cancellation policy?
- All overnight trips require a $500 deposit at the time of registration. Cancellations incur a $100 cancellation fee per person.
- Fort Tuthill will charge each person the full amount for cancellations made less than 21 days prior to the trip.
As a DoD cardholder, can I bring a guest?
YES.
Military ID cardholders may sponsor non-military guests. Groups will be required to present ID cards prior to leaving for the trip.
Is lodging provided?
No.
Pre- and post-trip lodging reservations are not included in the price of the trip. If you need lodging, please call Ft. Tuthill’s reservations at 928-774-8893. Lodging for rafting participants is discounted by 10%.
Where does the rafting take place?
All trips run in the western section of the Grand Canyon between Diamond Creek River Mile (225) and Pearce Ferry (280).
Is there an age limit?
Yes. All participants must be at least 12 years of age at the time of the trip.
