Why Choose Kern River Outfitters
Why Choose Us For Your Kern Rafting Trip
Kern River Outfitters is widely recognized as the premier rafting outfitter on the Kern River. We enjoy a reputation for superior service, having the best guides on the river and for consistently running top quality river trips. Our trips have been featured in numerous national publications as well as the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and other newspapers.
- Our Kern operations have been evaluated as Outstanding by the U.S. Forest Service.
- We have best and most comfortable camp on the river. A spacious campsite with private sleeping platforms and extra-thick sleeping pads.
- Delicious camp meals prepared with fresh ingredients. Famous dutch-oven desserts.
- Best guides in the business. Carefully trained, family friendly guides who take a great deal of pride in their job, and always put safety first.
- A full-time, year round, local office staff. And since the Kern is the only river we run, 100% of our efforts go towards running great Kern River trips.
To reserve a trip date, call our office at 1-800-323-4234 or submit a Reservation request form.
The Kern River: Closest & Best Rafting in California
| City | Kern | American (South Fork) | Tuolumne |
| Los Angeles | 3 Hours, 174 Miles | 7 Hours, 447 Miles | 7 Hours, 346 Miles |
| San Diego | 5 Hours, 276 Miles | 9 Hours, 450 Miles | 8 Hours, 450 Miles |
| Santa Barbara | 3 Hours, 190 Miles | 8 Hours, 435 Miles | 7 Hours, 370 Miles |
| Las Vegas | 5 Hours, 300 Miles | 10 Hours, 550 Miles | 8 Hours, 450 Miles |
