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

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Kern River camping and campgrounds in the Kern River Valley. Including the Upper & Lower Kern, Kernville and Lake Isaballa areas.

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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After four year closure, Hobo Campground is now open
2021 | Kern River Camping

After four year closure, Hobo Campground is now open

ByMatt Volpert July 10, 2021December 18, 2022

Easily the best Kern River campground on the Lower Kern, Hobo Campground has recently re-opened and is available to book. In 2017, massive Lower Kern river flows flooded…

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2021 Kern River Camping – What’s open right now?
2021 | Kern River Camping

2021 Kern River Camping – What’s open right now?

ByMatt Volpert January 11, 2021December 1, 2022

Sequoia National Forest has issued a number of different Kern river camping closures due to COVID (public safety) and seasonal availability. This list will be…

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2020 | Kern River Camping

We built a campground availability tool

ByMatt Volpert May 23, 2020December 1, 2022

Click here to go directly to the Kern River camping availability tool. Despite there being tons of camping options, finding a campground on the Kern River can…

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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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      • Short Trips
      • One Day
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      • 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.