California White Water Rafting Trips:
Kern River Rafting - Go with the Flow!

Whitewater Rafting Adventures on the Merced RiverThe Kern River is a river rafter's jewel located in Southern California in the heart of Sequoia National Forest near Bakersfield northeast of, and close to, Los Angeles. With river sections ranging from mild wave trains to wild roller coasters, there is Kern River White Water Rafting fun for everyone, from beginners to experts.

The major sections of the Kern River include the Lower Kern below Lake Isabella, and, above Lake Isabella, the Upper Kern, the Thunder Run and the world-famous Forks of the Kern which starts high in the Golden Trout Wilderness and rolls downriver to Johnsondale Bridge. You haven’t rafted in California if you haven’t tried the Kern!

  • River Info
  • Available Trips
  • Top 5 Attractions
  • Trip Directions

All Whitewater Voyages Kern River rafting trips meet at our Kern Outdoor Center in Kernville, CA. Please call the main reservation office at 800-400-7238 for trip inquiries or reservations.

This is a great Southern California rafting destination for anniversary trips for groups of friends, family celebrations and reunions and romantic escapes with your honey. Add on to your raft trip some hot-tubbing, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, water skiing, windsurfing, birding, rock climbing, jet skiing, four wheeling and much more in this Southern Californian vacation wonderland.

Kern River rafting trips

 

Kern River Location Map

Kern River Rafting Trips:

The Kern River is rated Class II-V.

For all of the details click on the links below:

Free Kern River Guide:

To help you plan your visit to the Kern River Valley, we've put together the Whitewater Voyages Recreation Guide to Sequoia National Forest and the Kern River Valley, a list of campgrounds, attractions, activities and local lore in the Kern River Valley. We also offer the "Adventure in the Kern Valley" map and information sheet created by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

 

KERN RIVER - TOP 5 ATTRACTIONS:

Forks of the Kern Class V River rafting trips
  • Only 3 hours from Los Angeles, the perfect LA getaway!
  • 60 miles and 5 separate sections of white water fun with all levels of rafting from Class II to Class V
  • Some Free Camping and Lots of Fee Camping at numerous cites along the Kern River and around nearby Lake Isabella
  • Can be combined with a trip to the scenic Owens Valley, Las Vegas or Giant Sequoia National Monument
  • Visit numerous area natural hot springs and treat yourself to a relaxing and healing natural spa experience

 

Kern River Rafting Trip Directions

For all of the instructions on rendezvous locations, what to bring, where to stay, and
everything else you need to know, please click to download our
Lower Kern River Rafting Rendezvous Information
Upper Kern River Rafting Rendezvous Information
Kern Thunder Run Rendezvous Information
Kern River Forks Rendezvous Information

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Kern River Weather:

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5225 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante, CA 94803
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