Kern River Outfitters

We have confirmed with the U.S. Forest Service that the road to the Trail of 100 Giants and Ponderosa, as well as the road to California Hot Springs is now OPEN!! The trailhead gate of Trail of 100 Giants is also OPEN as of today April 13th, 2021!

Gorgeous shot by @epicflightz of the Kern river canyon down by Bakersfield. #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #keepkernclean #kernville #bakersfield #letscamp #riversmatter #findyourwater #mypublicalnds #leavenotrace #getoutside #optoutside #wildernessculture #neverstopexploring #rei1440project #keepitwild #wekeepyououtdoors #repyourwater #thisisyourriver #visitcalifornia #bakersfield

Rafting season is right around the corner and we can't wait to float with you. #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #keepkernclean #kernville #bakersfield #letscamp #riversmatter #findyourwater #mypublicalnds #leavenotrace #getoutside #optoutside #wildernessculture #neverstopexploring #rei1440project #keepitwild #wekeepyououtdoors #repyourwater #thisisyourriver #visitcalifornia

We had some new snow fall on the Southern Sierra's over the last few days!

Isabella Peak Lookout Trail is in our neighborhood and delivers amazing views of Lake Isabella. Here's our writeup of this "Class III" hike: https://kernrafting.com//kern-river-valley-hikes-isabella/

If you ever want to feel small, go to the big trees. Photo by @bklyphoto #sequoias #sequoiatrees #sequoianationalforest #kernriver #goKRO #winterwonderland #kernville

The best part about snow is we get to recycle it in the Spring. Photo by @blackowlmedia #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #keepkernclean #kernville #bakersfield #riversmatter #findyourwater #mypublicalnds #leavenotrace #getoutside #optoutside #wildernessculture #neverstopexploring #rei1440project #keepitwild #wekeepyououtdoors #repyourwater #thisisyourriver #visitcalifornia

Helllllo beautiful! Photo by Gary Ananian. http://instagram.com/garyananian

The final Zoom meeting of the year! Highlights show some of the summer events. Our office will be closed for a few days, but we'll be available again starting Monday. Happy holidays, happy New Year, and c'mon 2021 - we're ready for you :)

The sunset was amazing last night! Check out what @jessicasmith_lee posted. This is five minutes from KRO. #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #keepkernclean #kernville #bakersfield #letscamp #riversmatter #findyourwater #mypublicalnds #leavenotrace #getoutside #optoutside #wildernessculture #neverstopexploring #rei1440project #keepitwild #wekeepyououtdoors #repyourwater #thisisyourriver #visitcalifornia

We got some weather yesterday and it is cold and GORGEOUS. Photo by Gary Ananian. Follow Gary here: https://www.instagram.com/garyananian/ And KRO here: https://www.instagram.com/kernriveroutfitters

Coming in for a landing at the Kern Valley Airport and the views are beautiful! That section of the river is just downstream of Kernville. Thank you @cali_av8r for sharing. #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters #piper #pipercherokee #whitewaterrafting #sayyestoadventure #optoutside #purejoy #upperkern

Gorgeous. Photo by @kpittack #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #keepkernclean #kernville #bakersfield #letscamp #riversmatter #findyourwater #mypublicalnds #leavenotrace #getoutside #optoutside #wildernessculture #neverstopexploring #rei1440project #keepitwild #wekeepyououtdoors #repyourwater #thisisyourriver #visitcalifornia

No better feeling. Photo is of Powerful Possum on the Lower Kern, the final Class IV rapid right before our camp. #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters #powerfulpossum #lowerkern #whitewaterrafting #sayyestoadventure #optoutside #purejoy

"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." Thank you for sharing this photo of the #kernriver, @rmedinag450! #kernriveroutfitters #goKRO #whitewaterrafting #sayyestoadventure #optoutside #purejoy

THANK YOU for a successful 2020 rafting season. There is so much to comment on but the most important one is you: Thank you for your patience as we figured out Plan A, B and C. Thank you for your understanding as we implemented our COVID policies. Thank you for your flexibilty as we adjusted trip sizes, meeting times and everything inbetween. Thank you SO MUCH for joining us this year, it truly meant the world to us. We very much look forward to next year and - fingers crossed - a return to our regular season and schedule. And hey, if not, we'll continue focusing on what we care about; running great rafting trips. #goKRO

@ryanresatka couldn't have said it better: "The best way to experience seeing giant Sequoia trees is during a blizzard. Yes, it will be cold, but if a winter wonderland with fresh snow is your thing then there’s very few things more astonishing I can’t wait to get back there this winter for another round" Giant Sequoias are in our backyard, have you been? We're very much looking forward to our winter wonderland. Photo by @ryanresatka

Floating into the weekend and the stoke is HIGH! Thank you for sharing your photo @ksullivan5 #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #kernriver #theonlycalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelstoke #californiaadventures @ Kern River Outfitters

Recharged from the weekend, time to tackle Monday! Photo by @shesinatree. #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters #TravelDeeper #TravelStoke #GoExplore #EveryoneOutside

This photo was taken yesterday on our Class III full day. We'll be on the Lower Kern until late August so you still have time to plan your rafting getaway. #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #visitcalifornia #theonlycalifornia

-Messing about in boats- #goKRO #kernriver #maskedup #kernriveroutfitters #recreateresponsibly #rafting #TravelDeeper #TravelStoke #GoExplore #EveryoneOutside

"This place is something else" Staring at The Needles on the Forks of the Kern. Kern River art by @drew___draws. #forksofthekern #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters #goKRO

Masked up for a memorable trip! We have just a little more than a month remaining in the 2020 rafting season. Come recreate responsibly with your own private raft, limited trip numbers, and masked river guides. #goKRO PC: https://www.instagram.com/michele_rowe/ https://www.instagram.com/loritchie4/

As we round third into August, we're projecting water flows to begin tapering off allowing us flows for our Class III Half Day and Full Day trips. These trips are amazing for those new to rafting, younger families and anyone looking to get outside and enjoy our Lower Kern canyon. Navigate the Class II and III rapids, take the leap at the jump rock and swim in the pools between the whitewater. Learn more here: https://kernrafting.com/lower-kern/half-day/ #goKRO

We've updated our rafting season outlook for the remainder of the season. We've been spot on so far and look forward to offering half and full-day trips through August. https://kernrafting.com/2020/06/13/2020-kern-river-season/

Photo was taken today on our Big Five Full Day rafting trip. We just had four spaces open up on our Big Five Half Day launching on Friday, come snag the seats before they're gone. Each raft is private, just your group and a masked guide. Let's go! #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters #recreateresponsibly #rafting #TravelDeeper #TravelStoke #GoExplore #EveryoneOutside #RoamThePlanet #TakeMoreAdventures #WeLiveToExplore #AdventureCulture

Shoutout to @captainjob for this Kern river art! Have a great weekend everyone, let's #recreateresponsibly #goKRO #kernriveroutfitters #raftthekern #kernriver #rafting #TravelDeeper #TravelStoke #GoExplore #EveryoneOutside #RoamThePlanet #TakeMoreAdventures #WeLiveToExplore #AdventureCulture

What a weekend! Fresh air, outside, on the river. It can't be beat. #goKRO #kernriver #kernriveroutfitters

The Trail of 100 Giants is appropriately named. Located just one hour from our Rafting Center, this easily accessible hike will leave you in awe. Experience the magic and see for yourself. Photo credit @mercuryroaming #goKRO #kernriver #trailof100giants #giantsequoias