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Baumholder Outdoor Recreation

  • It's that time of year only a couple more canoe and tubing trips left!

    It's that time of year only a couple more canoe and tubing trips left!

  • Take the challenge! Schedule your High Ropes Adventure

    Take the challenge! Schedule your High Ropes Adventure

  • Experience Winter in Summer! Indoor Ski and Snowboarding

    Experience Winter in Summer! Indoor Ski and Snowboarding

  • Ask about FREE Warrior Adventure Quests for your Unit today! Learn to climb assisted

    Ask about FREE Warrior Adventure Quests for your Unit today! Learn to climb assisted

  • Bad Durkheim Wine Festival, Bruges Beer Fest and Oktoberfest!

    Bad Durkheim Wine Festival, Bruges Beer Fest and Oktoberfest!

    Let us handle the drive you enjoy the rides!

  • August 2025 Trips

    August 2025 Trips

  • September 2025 Trips

    September 2025 Trips

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Upcoming Trips

 

Date August Trips Cost
1-4 Prague Express $399+
2 Berlin Express $129+
2 Discover Scuba $129+
3 River Tubing $99/$69
9 Amsterdam Express $109+
9 Self Drive Trout Fishing $59/$39
9 Disneyland Express $129+
10 UTV Tour $77/$97
16-17 SAAR River Overnight Bike Ride $329+
16 Interlaken Outdoor Experience $109+
16 Paris Express $129+
17 Via Ferrata $39
23 Salzburg Express $129+
23 St. Rochus Wine Fair $79+
24 UTV Tour $77/$97
28-1 Denmark & Sweden  $1099+
30 Prague Express $129+

 

SEPTEMBER TRIPS - CLICK HERE for Adventure and Travel
Amenities
  • German Hunting and Fishing Courses
  • Trap and Skeet Range
  • Rolling Rabbit Range
  • Paintball Field
  • Equipment Check Out Center and Resale Store
  • UTV Tours 
  • Archery

 

Trip Cancellation Policies

Outdoor Recreation Standard Trip Cancellation Policy

Day Trips:

  • Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
  •  In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer. 

Overnight Trips:

  • Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made 7 to 3 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for cancellations made 3 days or less prior to departure or for no-shows.
Instructional Courses

Do you want to learn something new? We offer instructional courses to help you begin your new adventure the right way.

  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • SCUBA Diving Certification
  • Mountain Biking
  • E-Bikes
  • Archery
  • Hunting and Fishing License
  • Trap and Skeet
  • Paintball Play Days
  • Indoor / Outdoor Climbing
  • White Water and Canoeing
  • UTV Instruction
  • Fishing

All programs listed above offer instructional courses from beginner to expert and offered on a seasonal basis. Please contact Outdoor Recreation directly to inquire on courses and schedules.

Rental Pricing Brochure - Baumholder ODR - Aug. 2025

For the latest Baumholder Outdoor Recreation Price Brochure, click here.

Warrior Adventure Quest

Join Army Outdoor Recreation for a wide variety of great adventure trips and activities offered as a part of the Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program! Soldiers are invited to take part in this interactive program to build camaraderie with other soldiers as they share the challenges (and even entertainment) of the activities offered.

Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program is endorsed by the Department of the Army under executive orders for all units pre and post deployment. Activities are designed to re-create the adrenaline rush of combat in a safe, supervised, controlled environment. WAQ builds cohesion, maintains combat readiness and helps Soldiers reach a 'new stage of normal' by diminishing boredom and high-risk behavior. Soldiers will be able to draw similarities between the activity and their combat experiences.

Throughout the year, units who wish to participate in WAQ will have the opportunity to take part in various activities offered through Army Outdoor Recreation. For specific dates and details, contact Army Outdoor Recreation.

For full details, qualifications, and eligibility, check out the Warrior Adventure Quest detail page.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What equipment is available for rental?

Baumholder Army Outdoor Recreation has a great selection of rental equipment. For winter, we offer skis, snowboards, booths, poles, and snow tubes. We offer camping tents ranging from 2 man tents to 6 man tents. We also offer 10x20 canopies. You can also rent coolers, lanterns, and grills. For a party or unit function, you can rent one of our many bounce houses, a dunk tank, tug of war ropes, horseshoes, washer toss and corn hole. We also offer fest tables and benchs.

2. What are the rates for equipment rental?

Rental item rates vary depending on the number of days being rented and the number of items. For a specific listing of rental items and their cost to rent, please scroll to the top of this page to locate the "Rental" blue drop-down accordions.

3. How do I sign up for a tour or event?

Customers can sign up in person or by calling Outdoor Recreation.

4. Who is eligible to go on Outdoor Recreation tours/events?

All authorized ID card holders (military, DoD civilians, family members and eligible contractors) may participate in Outdoor Recreation tours/events. Eligible customers may bring up to four guests and must accompany guests on tours.

5. How can I see upcoming trips?

Our website provides an up to date list of trips as far out as six months in advance. Feel free to view the "Trips & Events" Date List located at the top of this page or view our Outdoor Recreation Calendar for a list of upcoming trips and events.

6. How do I reserve a pavilion/canopy?

To reserve rental equipment, such as a canopy or tent, contact Army Outdoor Recreation at DSN: (314)531-3401 or Commercial: +49 (0)611-1435-313401. Equipment being reserved must be paid for in advance.

7. How early should I reserve equipment/bus/venue?

For equipment and our campsites/pavilions, it is recommended to reserve equipment as far in advance as you can to ensure availability; however, we accept reservations until they are booked. For trips, we appreciate that all sign ups be made no later than the Thursday prior to the trip departure.

8. Are there driving directions available?

Please use the "Google Map" icon at the top of this page for driving directions. Our facility can be accessed off base across from the Medical Kaserne gate .

9. Do you offer lessons (skiing, snowboarding, canoeing/kayaking)?

All of our Army Outdoor Recreation ski/snowboarding trips include free advice. With all of our canoeing/kayaking trips, we provide lessons before heading out on the water. All of the programs that we offer include instruction to include scuba and high ropes courses.

10. What are the cancellation policies for trips?

Our trip cancellation policy is located in the above drop-down accordion "Cancellation Policies".

11. Can I transfer my trip ticket to another person if I booked a trip and now cannot go on it?

Absolutely, as long as they are eligible to use our programs. Please call or visit prior to the trip departure to change the trip details.

12. If a trip is cancelled for any reason, will I get refunded/will the trip be rescheduled?

If the Outdoor Recreation cancels a trip due to weather, not enough participation, etc., you receive a full refund, or you may transfer your trip booking to another trip for the same destination, or one of your choice providing that the cost is the same.

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