Sacandaga Outdoor Center has offered family-friendly whitewater adventures for over 35 years. Just minutes from Lake George and Saratoga, SOC is consistently ranked the area’s #1 outdoor activity. Experience the SOC difference today!
Get Your Adventure Started at Sacandaga Outdoor Center
Make this the summer you reconnect, recharge, and ride the rapids with SOC in Hadley. Join us for an unforgettable experience and discover why we've remained the top-rated outdoor activity in the region for over 35 years.
Rafting Adventures for the Whole Family
After a short ride to the launch site, your guide will lead you down the Sacandaga River where you’ll encounter exciting Class II and III rapids. Cool off with a float or swim in a calm deepwater pool before heading back into the action.
At the end of your adventure, you’ll step right off the river and back to SOC’s riverside base—no return bus ride needed. That’s just one of the many ways SOC makes the experience smoother, more convenient, and more fun.
More Ways to Get on the Water
Whether you're rafting, kayaking, or trying out adventure tubing – whitewater tubing, SOC offers guided trips and rentals designed for all experience levels. It’s the perfect way to explore the water while soaking in the beauty of the Adirondacks.
The SOC Difference
What sets Sacandaga Outdoor Center apart? It’s more than just the rapids—it’s the care, quality, and experience they’ve delivered year after year.
- Clean Gear – Every helmet, PFD, spray top, wetsuit, and raft boot is washed and disinfected after every single use.
- Prime Location – SOC is the only outfitter located right on the river, at the confluence of the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers. Your trip ends back at raft headquarters—no return bus ride required.
- Built-in Fun – Rafts come equipped with water cannons and bailing buckets for extra excitement between rapids.
- Top-Tier Equipment – SOC offers the best-maintained, highest-quality gear on the river.
- Smaller, Quality-Focused Trips – Rafts and trips aren’t overbooked, so you get a more personalized, comfortable experience.
- Experienced Guides – SOC’s guides are among the best in the business—highly trained, entertaining, and often requested by returning guests.
Convenient Riverside Location with Full Amenities
SOC is the only rafting outfitter with a true "on-river location" for easy access to and from the water. Amenities include changing facilities, a picnic area with grills, and an outfitter shop stocked with souvenirs, ice cream, snacks, drinks, and gear.
Flexible Schedules All Season Long
SOC is able to ensure the ultimate whitewater experience with up to six trip departures daily, seven days a week, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. After Labor Day, trips continue for a few more weekends—perfect for adventurers looking to catch the last of the season on the river.