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2018

Not your typical Airbnb: Four awesome pads near the Kern River.
2018

Not your typical Airbnb: Four awesome pads near the Kern River.

ByMatt Volpert December 29, 2018December 18, 2022

These aren’t your regular rentals. Make your river rafting weekend one you’ll really remember by considering a different flavor of accommodations. Number One: Eco-Pods Location: Near…

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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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2018

4/26/18 Kern River Rafting Season Update

ByMatt Volpert April 26, 2018February 19, 2023

Let the melt begin! The Upper Kern is on its way up and is currently flowing at 1,460 Cubic Feet per Second. Right now we’re…

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2018

Kern River Outfitters featured on Adventure Archives video

ByMatt Volpert April 13, 2018November 9, 2022

Adventure Archives is the highest rated and most watched outdoor adventure channel on YouTube today. They’re a group of guys that are passionate about the…

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2018 Miracle March Delivers Kern River Comeback
2018

2018 Miracle March Delivers Kern River Comeback

ByMatt Volpert March 29, 2018February 23, 2023

Better late than never: Conveyer belt of March storms triples our snowpack. We were a bit nervous in mid-February when there had only been one…

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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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    • By Trip Section
      • Upper Kern
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    • 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
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      • About Us
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  • 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.