California whitewater - Kern River, Kern County Kern county, Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     12 miles   This section of Kern River is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.     If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The starting point is not too far from Bakersfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Kern River through the summer are in the 90's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 50's while Kern River nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's. Kern River is a location that is relatively   dried up regularly; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is ordinarily the driest month. Saturday Spring is a good local attraction; Willow Spring is a wonderful site to check out while you're at Kern River. Kern River, Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.52909 Longitude: -118.6646 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.45999 Longitude: -118.7783 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, California Local climate location: GLENNVILLE 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Hill House, Bakersfield 21 miles away Discover this full-service Bakersfield, California hotel providing convenient access to key area attractions including the Bakersfield Speedway, the Rabo Bank Arena and Yosemite National Park. Welco... 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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-IV - 4.8 miles long (Mouth of canyon to Lake Ming) Kern River, Kern County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 11.5 miles long (Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs) Kern River, Kern County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County , 28 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3)   Ski Areas Near Kern River: Shirley Meadow, California , 17 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mt Waterman, California , 91 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mountain High, California , 95 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Sunrise, California , 95 miles away, 816 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 102 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mt. Baldy, California , 103 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 123 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 130 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Snow Valley, California , 137 miles away, 1041 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 138 miles away, 800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kern River: Best Western Hill House, Bakersfield , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Select Bakersfield-Convention Center,, Bakersfield , 21 miles away Bakersfield Marriott, Bakersfield , 21 miles away GuestHouse Inn Bakersfield, Bakersfield , 22 miles away Best Western Crystal Palace Inn & Suites, Bakersfield , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kern River: Lower Richbar Campground, Kern County, 2 miles away Breckenridge Campground, Kern County, 10 miles away Davis Campground, Kern County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Kern River: Virginia Trail, Kern County , 17 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Old Sled Trail, Tulare County , 20 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Kern River: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 54 miles away