Skip to content

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

kern river outfitters logo
  • Select a Rafting TripExpand
    • By Trip LengthExpand
      • Short Trips
      • One Day
      • Two DayMost popular!
    • By Trip SectionExpand
      • Upper Kern
      • Lower Kern
      • Forks of the Kern
    • By MonthExpand
      • April & May
      • June
      • July & August
  • Trip PlanningExpand
    • Your Rafting TripExpand
      • What To Pack
      • Kern River Weather
      • Find Your Photos
    • Kern River AreaExpand
      • Kern River Camping
      • Lodging & Airbnbs
      • Activities & Events
    • Kern River OutfittersExpand
      • Why Choose Us
      • About Us
      • Directions & Contact Us
  • GroupsExpand
    • Group Discounts
    • Bachelor/ette Parties
    • Church Groups
    • Company Retreats
    • School Groups
  • Trip Prices
  • 1-760-376-3370
Reserve Now

Kern River Outfitters

Reservations
Home / Kern River Area

Kern River Area

If you have just one day in Kernville what should you do?
2022 | Kern River Area

If you have just one day in Kernville what should you do?

ByMatt Volpert January 2, 2022February 26, 2023

For over four decades, our company has always recommended going on a rafting trip when asked what to do in Kernville. It was a genuine…

Read More If you have just one day in Kernville what should you do?Continue

Kern River tubing: When and where to go
2020 | Kern River Area

Kern River tubing: When and where to go

ByMatt Volpert July 2, 2020February 8, 2023

Updated for 2023! When the water is low and the sun is out, tubing down the Lickety Split section of the Kern River is a…

Read More Kern River tubing: When and where to goContinue

Kern River swimming holes: Where can I swim on the Kern?
2020 | Kern River Area

Kern River swimming holes: Where can I swim on the Kern?

ByMatt Volpert January 10, 2020February 22, 2023

2023 update – IMPORTANT While the below article covers all water flows for the Kern river, it’s important to understand the impacts of our large…

Read More Kern River swimming holes: Where can I swim on the Kern?Continue

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…

Read More Water Slides, Water Falls, Limestone Caves, & Sequoia GrovesContinue

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.

Useful Links

  • Leave a Review
  • Upper Kern Guidebook
  • Lower Kern Guidebook
  • Forks of the Kern Guidebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Join Our Staff
  • Blog
  • Cancellation Policy

Contact Us

  • 1-760-376-3370
  • hello@kernrafting.com
  • Send a Message
Book your adventure now
Reserve Now

Kern River Outfitters is operated under Special Use Permit with the Sequoia National Forest. Kern River Outfitters is an equal opportunity provider, and operates on a non-discriminatory basis | PUC Carrier ID: PSG0038493 | © 2023 Kern River Outfitters

Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok
  • 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.