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With big waves and dramatic drops, the Upper Kern River, just outside the historic town of Kernville, is the ultimate one-day river trip in California. An Upper Kern whitewater rafting trip features numerous, exhilarating Class III-IV rapids. We often run the best sections more than once making for a fabulous day of exciting whitewater. Mid-day we break for a sumptuous, deli-style lunch. In 2010 we expect to run the Upper Kern from April through early July.

See our Schedule page for a complete list of Upper Kern River trips and dates. Prices range from $50 for a sampler Lickety Split run to $225 for a Thunder Run. Our most popular trip is a full-day of rafting at prices between $158 - $185.

The Upper Kern is an ideal trip for corporate groups looking for a fun employee activity close to the Los Angeles region. By working with other outfitters, we can accommodate large groups of up to 150 guests.

This season, we are offering Lickety Split Class II and III runs on the Upper Kern. This affordable and famous trip is a quick way of sampling the terrific whitewater on the Kern River. There are no limits to the number of guests we can accommodate on this stretch of river and our minimum age is five. It is the perfect run for families with youngsters eager to get wet on a hot summer day.

When water conditions are ideal and a group with prior experience wants to run the biggest rapids, they can book our THUNDER RUN. This Class IV-V section is famous for some of the biggest drops in California. The Thunder Run is not for first timers or youngsters.

To reserve a trip date, call our office to check on available space or submit a Reservation request form.

Highlights

A terrific day of whitewater rafting close to all of Southern California. The perfect river trip for company groups looking for something more exciting than the usual picnic.

We have the easiest group discount plan in the business. Just put together a group of 12 or more for an Upper Kern rafting trip for any day but Saturdays and earn a 15% discount.


"My first trip and it was AWESOME! I'll do it again. Thanks so much!"
Dan M
Newbury Park, CA


Kern River Outfitters
P.O. Box 1207
Wofford Heights, CA 93285
1-800-323-4234
Fax: 1-760-376-8830
eMail: office@KernRafting.com