Upper Kern

The Upper Kern typically starts running in late March or early April and offers half and full day rafting trips

available April through mid-August

Half Day Upper Kern

Our Half-day Upper Kern tackles fun class II-IV whitewater and is perfect for those tight on time and looking for an adventure. Minimum age of 12 years old.

Sun – Fri: $129/ person. Sat: $139 / person

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*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


April through August

Kernville Rapid Run

Class II and III+. Great for first time rafters this is a quick trip with fun rapids. Class III rapids, right in town, and slated around 3 hours make it ideal for groups, friends, and families on a time schedule. Minimum age of 10 years old until July 15, then 8 years.

All launches are $99/ person

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*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


Available April through mid-August

Full Day Upper Kern

Class II, III & IV. Our one-day Upper Kern rafting trips offer the best road-accessible class III-IV rafting in California. Unlike the Lower Kern River, the Upper Kern is free-flowing, which means the river level fluctuates depending on snowmelt. Minimum age of 12 years old.

Sun – Fri: $199/ person. Sat: $219 / person

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*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


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