About Methow Rafting
Methow Rafting is Winthrop's hometown river outfitter, running guided trips on the free-flowing Methow River from a downtown base on Riverside Avenue. Operating through the spring and summer season, the company matches its trips to the river's changing moods — big, splashy whitewater during the snowmelt-fed high water of spring, and mellow, family-friendly scenic floats as the flows drop through summer.
Their line-up covers guided whitewater rafting for paddlers of all ages and abilities, inflatable kayaking for those who want to steer their own boat, and lazy river tubing on hot afternoons. The team also handles equipment rentals and shuttle logistics, and runs a youth adventure camp that introduces local and visiting kids to moving water. Trips wind through classic North Cascades scenery, with bald eagles, osprey and other wildlife regularly spotted from the boat.
What sets Methow Rafting apart is its safety-first, knowledgeable guiding crew and its genuinely local roots in the Winthrop community. Convenient for visitors driving up from Chelan or over the mountains from Seattle, the operation has built a strong reputation for friendly, expert service and for making the river accessible to first-timers and thrill-seekers alike.
