About Rent-A-Raft
Your local Snake River outfitter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Our Story
Rod Lewis began his adventures in Alaska when he worked for Halibut Producers Cooperative managing their dock and trolling supplies from Alaska to Washington. These adventures eventually led to Rod's introduction to river running. He first got his feet wet by running four different river trips for the commercial fishing division of the Alaskan Fish Department, and then decided to transition to the Snake in Wyoming.
Here in 1969, he realized with his brothers that there couldn't be a more spectacular profession than running rivers under the shadows of the Tetons. In conjunction with Lewis & Clark expeditions and with the help of his cousin, Steve Magner, Rod decided to launch Canyon Graphics, the first white water photo business in the country. Then in 1976 after wild success, Canyon Graphics attracted CBS Evening News to come out and film the racing pigeons used to deliver the rolls of freshly shot photos.
Finally, Rod decided to found Rent-A-Raft to provide self-guided rafts and inflatables at Hoback Junction. This new model gave people autonomy, placing priority on personalizable trips at preferred locations and speeds. After looking back at his achievements Rod continually references Kenneth Grahame's words… "There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
Get In Touch
- (307) 733-2728
- [email protected]
- 10925 US-89, Jackson, WY 83001
What Our Customers Say About Us
Reviews from Tripadvisor
Archie S
July 20, 2024 on Tripadvisor
Next level!
They really made our experience smooth and great. Super affordable and excellent customer service. Will definitely recommend.
Bryce B
July 18, 2024 on Tripadvisor
Do it again!
The crew was so friendly and so affordable! It was so nice we went back two days later. They even helped us with life jackets and getting the raft where it needed to go.
David G
July 26, 2022 on Tripadvisor
Outstanding service and experience
Rob and team were awesome from the first call to the pick up spot and beyond. Such a great experience overall.
terryfl1
August 2, 2021 on Tripadvisor
Great day on the water
My wife was apprehensive as we have only done guided rafting tours in the past. I called ahead of time and spoke to Rod and we stopped by the night before and spoke to Rob. They were very patient and answered all of our questions. We ended up renting a 13 ft raft and had a great time on the river. We had a great time hitting some rope swings and jumping off rocks into the river all at our own pace. We found a nice beach for a picnic and saw some wildlife. I would definitely do it again with an earlier start to get more time on the water. It may seem intimidating at first, but you won't regret it.
Bekki A
July 26, 2021 on Tripadvisor
Excellent float down the river!
The information Rob gave us was great. I was hesitant to try this adventure and he assured me it would be a doable excursion. It was amazing! We had a blast! The encouragement and friendly service was so helpful, it put my mind at ease and gave me confidence to enjoy the trip! Thank you Rob and Rod and the other worker who helped us!
Julie M
August 28, 2020 on Tripadvisor
Great time on the river!
We walked into this place mistakingly thinking it was the white water rafting company next door. But once we heard about renting kayaks and going down the river, we decided to try it. Rod and his brother were so helpful getting us outfitted and providing instructions on where to go. It was a very unique experience. We enjoyed the rope swing and jumping off rocks as well. Even our seven-year-old got up the courage to jump! Highly recommend for a very fun day on the Snake river.
Lee Grindstaff
August 16, 2020 on Tripadvisor
Best price, best place
Great service and the best price for any adventure on the Snake. They have hooked me up last minute several times now and the guys that work there are a blast. Also right across the street from the best Sloshies in Jackson.
Donovan
July 18, 2020 on Tripadvisor
Great experience
Rod was very helpful. We went on a guided white water experience the day before. Decided to go on the river on our own. My daughter is 11 and 14. We had a great time. Was safe enough for any child to go that can swim. Rod showed us where to start and where to end. We found a rope swing along the way and jumping rocks. Took all day for us and was way cheaper than the guided tour. We had a blast. Thank you Rod.
jkdussault
August 17, 2016 on Tripadvisor
Best place for your buck, plus great service
There are several places to go river rafting on Snake River but none can compare to the prices here. We are a family of 6 and it cost us $70 for the whole family. They gave us tricks, advice, a map, and let us on our way. They told us where the rapids were, how much time it would take and everything else we needed to know. It was one of the highlights of our summer trip. This is a must-do activity if you are near Grand Teton or Yellowstone. I would recommend this place to everyone — they are a small company and only get word of mouth.