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Finding a Kern River camping site is now improved thanks to Recreation.gov update
2023 | Kern River Camping

Finding a Kern River camping site is now improved thanks to Recreation.gov update

ByMatt Volpert February 4, 2023February 6, 2023

The most popular outdoor activity in Kern County isn’t whitewater rafting, it’s Kern River camping. For years finding a campground has been a cumbersome experience,…

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Big Water Protocol 2023
2023

Big Water Protocol 2023

ByMatt Volpert January 15, 2023January 15, 2023

Big Water on the Kern River is some of the best rafting you will find in the US. It’s important to implement safety mechanisms though…

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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

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