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Water Slides, Water Falls, Limestone Caves, & Sequoia Groves
2018 | Kern River Area

Water Slides, Water Falls, Limestone Caves, & Sequoia Groves

ByKelley App June 25, 2018November 6, 2022

There are so many ways that the Kern will surprise you. World class rafting, hot springs, and craft beer are just the beginning. Settle in…

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Free PFD / Life Jacket Rentals
2018

Free PFD / Life Jacket Rentals

ByKelley App June 3, 2018November 5, 2022

First, check out this one-minute Kern River Safety PSA created by the Kern River Conservancy and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. There’s also an option to view the video in spanish….

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Kern River Hot Springs
2018 | Kern River Hot Springs

Kern River Hot Springs

ByKelley App May 31, 2018November 3, 2022

2021 Kern River Hotsprings Update Last updated 3/3/21 Last season in 2020 the two Kern River hot springs listed below saw overuse which resulted in…

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Since 1980 we have offered river rafting trips on the Upper, Lower and Forks of the Kern. Our company is a family business with outfits in Southern Oregon on the Rogue River and on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, in Idaho.

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  • Select a Rafting Trip
    • By Trip Length
      • Short Trips
      • One Day
      • Two DayMost popular!
    • By Trip Section
      • Upper Kern
      • Lower Kern
      • Forks of the Kern
    • By Month
      • April & May
      • June
      • July & August
  • Trip Planning
    • Your Rafting Trip
      • What To Pack
      • Kern River Weather
      • Find Your Photos
    • Kern River Area
      • Kern River Camping
      • Lodging & Airbnbs
      • Activities & Events
    • Kern River Outfitters
      • Why Choose Us
      • About Us
      • Directions & Contact Us
  • Groups
    • Group Discounts
    • Bachelor/ette Parties
    • Church Groups
    • Company Retreats
    • School Groups
  • Trip Prices
  • 1-760-376-3370

Important: We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.