Top three Kern River rafting trips you can book immediately
The best trip that we offer, period
Two Day Lower Kern
TWO DAY SEASON HAS CONCLUDED
Minimum age is 16 until June 30, then 12
Trip meets at 9:30AM
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Most whitewater, shortest amount of time
Class III/IV Half Day
Starts at $119 / person
Minimum age is 12 years old
Trip meets at 2:00PM
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Best trip for families with young kids
Class II/III Half Day
Starts at $119 / person
Minimum age is 8 years old
Trip meets at 1:00PM
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Exceptional river rafting trips with Kern River Outfitters.
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The 2020 Kern River Rafting season kicks off in mid-March. Thank you for an amazing ’19 season!
We are offering Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern rafting trips for the 2020 river rafting season. Our license strictly limits the number of trips we can run. If you are planning a group or charter trip, or planning to join us on a weekend, early reservations are essential. Looking for rafting near Los Angeles? The Kern River is the closest rafting option to LA, only 3 hours away. Please call us soon to reserve a date or book online now.
Why Choose Kern River Outfitters for your 2020 Kern River rafting trip?
We are an award-winning outfitter known for exceptional service and running carefully structured, exhilarating rafting trips with a crew of well-trained guides. Our goal is simple: Provide you with a whitewater rafting experience that is so much fun that you will return for another trip.
More five star reviews than any other outfitter in Southern California
Our trips get rave reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, Facebook and Google.
Our Rafting Center is just a few hours from L.A – no river is closer.
We have a wide selection of river trips of varying length and excitement. Class II to Class V. From just a few hours to a few days in length.
Our permit allows us to take big groups (and we love solo adventurers too).
We offer free parking at our Rafting Center.
Our guides are fun, interesting, and family friendly.
We use top-notch equipment, that is carefully maintained.
Our camp has the best placement in the Lower Kern canyon: Day 1 and 2 are evenly divided so you’ll spend the perfect amount of time on the water each day. No short or very long days.
Browse our hashtag to see what our guests post about our trips #goKRO
I can’t say enough good things about white water rafting with kernriveroutfitters My Dad, cyavila and I had our first experience on the river on Friday and it was so much fun!!! I can’t wait to do it again, and maybe try the 2-day overnight trip next time 🤔😬 much thanks to our river guide Sven! #kernriver #kernriverrafting #kernriveroutfitters #kernville #kerncounty #whitewaterrafting #rafting #whitewater #whitewaterrapids #rapids #familytrip #lowerkernriver #gokro
There's Nothing Like A Paddle High Five After A Rapid! 🚣♀️🌊
🎶: Closer-Lemaitre
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Throwback to Ry pointing out the features of Royal Flush rapid, which we portage on our overnight trip. Any guesses on water level here?
#goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters
Making the move on the Forks. #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters
What makes the Kern so great? Exciting whitewater, beauty, and accessibility are high on the list. We're the closest river rafting option for all of Southern California and this is a whitewater season you do not want to miss. Book online today. #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #forksofthekern #whitewater #happyfriday #sequioanationalpark #sequioa #sequoianationalforest
PS: Can you find our rafts?
one of the most coolest experiences, definitely ready for class 6 drops! #iaintscared #karinasbdayweekend #whitewaterrafting #cliffjump #MDW #gokro #wedidntfalloff #lifesavers... Literally🏊💪🙆
A fun day in the river with this crew 🛶 #whitewaterrafting #kern #kernriverrafting #kernriver #gokro
The rivers are pumping! IRJ guides enjoying the big flows working for our sister company kernriveroutfitters, big water 2017. #gokro #kernrafting #kernriveroutfitters #optoutside #guidevibes #exploremore #adventuretravel #sequoianationalpark #wildernessculture
Riding the bull through the waves! #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #sequioanationalpark #kernriver #sequoianationalforest #greatoutdoors #rei1440project #getoutside #whitewater #bigwater #whitewatercowboys #raftCA #theoutsideway #travelexplorelive #getoutthere #lifeofadventure #keepitcontagious #wildernessquest #theoutbound #keepexploring #meetthemoment #betteroutthere #makeadventure #travelstoke #neverstopexploring #lifeofadventure #travelexplorelive #getoutthere
Had an amazing time whitewater rafting in the Kern River this weekend. Huge thanks to our awesome guide Mitch (bass_fass) for skillfully navigating us! (📷: kernriveroutfitters)
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Top three Kern River rafting trips you can book immediately
Best trip for families with young kids
Class II/III Half Day
Starts at $119 / person
Minimum age is 8 years old
Trip meets at 1:00PM
Learn more
Best trip that we offer, period.
Two Day Lower Kern
Starts at $350 / person
Minimum age: 16 until 6/30, then 12
Trip meets at 9:30AM
Learn more
Most whitewater, shortest amount of time
Class III/IV Half Day
Starts at $119 / person
Minimum age is 12 years old
Trip meets at 2:00PM
Learn more