California whitewater - Kern River, Southern Sierra Nevada, Kern County Kern county, Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     11.5 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bakersfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section of Kern River in Kern County is 11.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. The campgrounds here at Kern River are pretty good. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels     right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful Southern Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. The Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: Around Kern River you   don’t get a lot of rainfall; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. A trip to Beaver Canyon is always fun It's always great to check out Delonegha Hot Springs. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Southern Sierra Nevada. All through the summer months highs here at Kern River get into the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Kern River during the winter usually dip into the 20's. Kern River, Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 11.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.57979 Longitude: -118.53611 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.52909 Longitude: -118.6646 Paddler input for Kern River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kern River, Southern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: GLENNVILLE 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountain Inn, Tehachapi 26 miles away The Best Western Mountain Inn invites you to stay over in Tehachapi for a good night's rest. Our friendly town will make you feel right at home. You'll get a large room with old-fashioned comfort and ... Best Western Country Park Hotel, Tehachapi 26 miles away Treat yourself to luxury in Tehachapi. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bakersfield, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bakersfield, California, the metro area neareast to Kern River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kern River.   Whitewater Near Kern River: Kern River, Kern County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) Kern River, Kern County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon) Kern River, Kern County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.8 miles long (Mouth of canyon to Lake Ming) Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3) Brush Creek, tulare County , 25 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Rincon Camp to Kern River) Dry Meadow Creek, Kern County , 27 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (to North Fork Kern) Kern River, Tulare County , 29 miles away, Class III-V - 16.8 miles long (Forks of Kern to Johnsondale Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Kern River: Shirley Meadow, California , 9 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mt Waterman, California , 88 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mountain High, California , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Sunrise, California , 91 miles away, 816 vertical feet Mt. Baldy, California , 99 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 102 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 121 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 129 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Snow Valley, California , 131 miles away, 1041 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 139 miles away, 800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kern River: Best Western Mountain Inn, Tehachapi , 26 miles away Best Western Country Park Hotel, Tehachapi , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TEHACHAPI HWY 58/MILL ST., Tehachapi , 26 miles away Stallion Springs Resort, Tehachapi , 26 miles away Tehachapi Summit Travelodge, Tehachapi , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kern River: Davis Campground, Kern County, 4 miles away Breckenridge Campground, Kern County, 5 miles away Evans Flat Campground, Kern County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Kern River: Virginia Trail, Kern County , 12 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Bull Run Cattle Drive, Tulare County , 16 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1739 feet elevation difference Old Sled Trail, Tulare County , 16 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference Tobias Creek Trail, Tulare County , 20 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 4434 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kern River: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 54 miles away