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Kern River Outfitters is recognized as the premier rafting outfitter on the Kern. We enjoy a reputation for superior service and for running top quality rafting trips.

  • For 16 consecutive years, our Kern operations have been evaluated as Outstanding by the U.S. Forest Service.
  • The 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.
We have the best Guides. The best Gear. The best Camp. And, the best Food on the Kern River. And with gas hovering around $4.00, rafting the Kern is the best choice for all of Southern California.

See the driving chart below.

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


Driving Times and Distance (One Way) to the Kern River

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