2024 whitewater adventures
Kern River Rafting
the best and closest rafting for all of Southern California
The Kern River
World-Class Southern California rafting – Just three hours from Los Angeles
Our most popular trip
Active, Comfortable, & with an Award Winning Camp
Two Day Kern Rafting Safari
Class II, III & IV. With a beautiful high desert canyon, high adventure rapids, and an ultra-comfortable ‘safari style’ backcountry camp (think glamping), our two-day Kern river trip is one of the most unique trips in the west. Join us for some of the country’s best summer whitewater and a unique safari-style riverside retreat – all a short drive from LA. Minimum age of 12 years old.
Sun – Fri: $700 / person. Sat: $750 / person
Day and Half Day Kern Trips:
Options for first-time rafters, experts, and everyone in between. The Kern offers a staggering number of rafting options ranging from mild class III runs to some of the most spectacular Class V rafting in the West.
Prices range from $99 to $325
Big news for 2024
Kern River Outfitters is now Momentum River Expeditions. We offer world-class rafting & adventure travel Vacations in California and beyond.
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We are so excited about the Kern rafting trips for the 2024 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.
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More five-star reviews than any other rafting company in Southern California.
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Why Choose Momentum for your 2024 Kern River rafting trip?
We are an award-winning guide owned and operated outfitter. You will enjoy world-class rafting trips with unparalleled personal service, a handcrafted quality and attention to detail, and one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staff’s in the world. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced paddler, join us for a Kern River rafting trip like no other.