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PRO RAFTING TOURS
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Kern River Rafting
Kern River Rafting Whitewater Trips near Southern California
What You Get
Your choice of raft sizes
Paddles
Safety gear
Shuttle transportation
River guide & outfitting
Pricing & Booking
Purchase online 24/7
Deposits accepted for groups over 30
Discounts for groups over 30
We beat any outfitter's prices -- Just ask!
Hassle-free booking guarantee
Quick Facts
"Lickety Split" Run, 2.5-3 hours
Class I & Class III whitewater
Rafts fit 2-10 people
Age Minimum: 6 years old
Beautiful scenery & fun waves
Raft on some of the BEST whitewater on a Kern River rafting trip, the closest whitewater rafting near Los Angeles, Orange County & Riverside, California
Featured Kern River Rafting
RAFT RENTALS
Rent high-quality, professional whitewater rafts for your own whitewater rafting trips. Day & weekly rates for 2-4 person to 8-person whitewater rafts. Pick-up & return on the river or campground deliveries & returns available.
GUIDED RAFTING
Experience world-class whitewater with guided Kern River rafting for all ability levels, from beginner to expert. Class I - Class IV whitewater. Work as a team on a raft & ride rapids like "Big Daddy" & "Little Las Vegas" on 6-9 miles of whitewater.
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CAMP & RAFT COMBOS
Enjoy world-class whitewater rafting by day & camp in beautiful surroundings at night. Class I - Class IV rapids, great desert weather, stunning forests & dark starry skies. One of the most fun things to do in Southern California in the summer!
Tell me more & how does it all work?
➤ Bakersfield, CA Travelers' #1 award-winning choice
➤ Southern California whitewater rafting at its best!
➤ We offer both wild & mild rafting on the river
➤ Beautiful canyon with granite formations & waterfalls
➤ Full outfitting with top-quality fully inspected gear
➤ Open late April until seasonal flows subside
➤ Rentals available daily (closed Sundays)
➤ Guided trips depart daily starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Ride the rapids in the most stable, fast & safe rafts in the West
with the "Ferrari of Rafts"
9-foot, 2-4-person paddle rafts custom-designed for this scenic mountain river
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Your safety is important to us so we offer quality gear, training & experienced guides who will help you enjoy the thrill of Kern River rafting & whitewater without unnecessary risks
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Contact our experts & let's talk so you can be confident about the level of challenge that will give you the best experience