Plan Your Trip to the Kern River Valley Area

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Kern River Camping


The Kern River Valley provides ample amounts of camping opportunities. Check out our favorite camping spots in and around the Kern River: MORE INFO

Lodges & Vacation Rentals


Whether you’re looking for a motel, lodge and/or vacation rental, the Kern River Valley offers a number of options for your home away from home: MORE INFO

Where to Eat


Need help deciding where to eat after a day of adventure? Kernville is home to a variety of restaurant options. Check out a few of our favorites in town: MORE INFO

Kern River Boaters Guide


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The Kern River area is a whitewater wonderland! Check out our detailed, section by section resource guide for paddling on the Kern: MORE INFO

Event Calendar


Check out Sierra South’s 2020 Kern river events calendar to see when each course & camp is offered, plus store sales & other fun events in the area! MORE INFO

Getting Here


Sierra South and the Kern River is the closest whitewater rafting destination to Southern California, located just 3 hours away from Los Angeles. MORE INFO