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Kern River Kayak Rentals
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Enjoy Kayaking on the Famous Kern River, Southern California's Most Incredible & Top-Rated River Whitewater
Kern River Kayak Rentals
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Kern River Kayaking
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN KERN VALLEY, KERNVILLE & THE SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST
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The Kern River is Class I through V.
Know Before You Go
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Kern River Kayak Rentals
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With a Kern River kayak rental, you have a choice of one-person or tandem inflatable kayaks.
Our kayaks are made of heavy-duty, durable white water materials.
The weight limit max for single kayaks is 200 lbs. & for a tandem kayaks, max weight is 500 lbs.
You must obtain a Kern River rafting permit with the US Forest Service.
Kayaking the Kern River on your own can be a great social activity that can bond your group. It can be fun for families & friends.
The Kern River can be cold so we recommend cold water clothing to avoid hypothermia. We have cold water clothing & gear available for rent.
Rather rent rafts? We have raft rentals too.
If you rent kayaks & gear for your Kern River trip, there will be no river guide or life guard immediately available for rescues.
Strong paddling & swimming skills required.
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Kern River Kayak Rentals Rates:
Hourly rates & 24-hour rentals available. If you want to run more sections of the Kern River or if you plan to camp & kayak for multiple days, consider our 24-hour rental packages.
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With your rental, included are paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets, pump(s), tie-straps & safety gear.
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Located in Kern Valley, near Kernville, California, the Kern River is a 1-hour drive from Bakersfield and a 3-hour drive from Los Angeles & Orange County.
Before or after your river trip, explore Kernville & its many shops & restaurants, the Trail of 100 Giants, the Forks of the Kern, Lake Isabella & numerous wilderness hiking, biking, backpacking & camping options in Sequoia National Forest.
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Guests are responsible to cover costs for any lost or damaged river gear that has been rented.
If you are not a strong paddler or swimmer, consider reserving our Guided Kern River Rafting and Guided Kern River Kayaking trips.
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Not Sure What Trip You Want?
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We offer fully guided rafting & kayaking river trips and Do-It-Yourself raft & kayak rentals. Call us & we will help you decide what trip is best for you and your group. Call us for special rates for large groups.