Kern River rafting and kayak trips

Book a guided float or bring your own boat: outfitters, flows, riverside camping and gear for the Kern River.

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Launch points

Put-ins & access

No ramps listed yet for this water in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap.

Saturday74°FSunnyWind 5 to 10 mph SSE
Sunday76°FSunnyWind 5 mph SSE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Shell
    1.4 mi
  • Mobil
    1.8 mi
  • Fastrip
    1.8 mi
  • Chevron
    2.9 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Triple Crown Outfitters98953 Sacatar Ranch Road, Inyokern
    25.6 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Riverside One Stop10800, Kernville
    1.4 mi
  • Primo's
    1.8 mi
  • Sierra Gateway MarketIce
    1.8 mi

Good to know

Questions about Kern River

Is there gas near Kern River?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 1.4 miles from the water.