Butts Tubes / BTI Whitewater offers tubing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and recreational kayaking on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers in the Tri-state areas of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.
After 15 years, BTI remains a family-run business “built around an experienced staff”. In 1992 Dewey Heffner and his son, George “JR” Heffner began selling black tire tubes out of the back of a truck. The sign advertising their sales read, Butts Tubes. The family duo expanded their sales and enlisted the aid of mother and sister who handled the money and sales while the men drove and coordinated equipment. This father and son side of the road venture was incorporated in 1994 and has continued its steady evolution into a well-respected and profitable family-owned and operated business built around friendly and experienced staff.
Butts Tubes, Inc. added rafting trips on the Potomac River, as well as canoe and inflatable kayaks rentals in 1997. A license to run commercial rafting trips on the Shenandoah River was acquired in October 2005, and Butts Tubes, Inc. became BTI Whitewater.
From that point on, we have been working hard to improve both our facilities and our services in order to provide our patrons with the ultimate in river adventure and fun. During the 2008-2009 off season, we remodeled our cabana-style retail shop and office space, doubling the size to make checking in for our customers more efficient.
BTI provides picnic areas with tables, charcoal grills, and a sand volleyball court. During summer months live bands perform on scheduled weekends adding a truly unique atmosphere to your getaway to the mountains. Changing rooms are also available.
BTI Whitewater is licensed by the Department of Natural Resources and is a member of the following: American Canoe Association, America Outdoors, Paddlesports Industry Association, American Red Cross, and Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association .
For more information on any of BTI’s trips or services, please call or email and let our friendly staff help personalize an adventure for you!
Our mission
To provide quality and safe river excursions so customers have fun and lasting memories.
