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Kern River Outfitters
P.O. Box 1207
Wofford Heights, CA 93285
1-800-323-4234
Fax: 1-760-376-8830
eMail: office@KernRafting.com

Kern River Outfitters is widely recognized as the premier rafting outfitter on the Kern River. We enjoy a reputation for superior service, having the best guides on the river and for consistently running top quality river trips. Our trips have been featured in numerous national publications as well as the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and other newspapers.

  • Our Kern operations have been evaluated as Outstanding by the U.S. Forest Service.
  • We have best and most comfortable camp on the river. A spacious campsite with private sleeping platforms and extra-thick sleeping pads.
  • Delicious camp meals prepared with fresh ingredients. Famous dutch-oven desserts.
  • Best guides in the business. Carefully trained, family friendly guides who take a great deal of pride in their job, and always put safety first.
  • A full-time, year round, local office staff. And since the Kern is the only river we run, 100% of our efforts go towards running great Kern River trips.

To reserve a trip date, call our office at 1-800-323-4234 or submit a Reservation request form.

A California Must-See Destination and Outfitter
Chosen as one of the Best Outfitters on Earth
Best on the Kern

We have the best guides, the best gear, the best food and the best camp on the Kern River. In 2009 we were named one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.


The Kern River. Closest and Best Rafting in California

City Kern American (South Fork) Tuolumne
Los Angeles 3 Hours, 174 Miles 7 Hours, 447 Miles 7 Hours, 346 Miles
San Diego 5 Hours, 276 Miles 9 Hours, 450 Miles 8 Hours, 450 Miles
Santa Barbara 3 Hours, 190 Miles 8 Hours, 435 Miles 7 Hours, 370 Miles
Las Vegas 5 Hours, 300 Miles 10 Hours, 550 Miles 8 Hours, 450 Miles