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   The nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon section of Kern River in Kern County is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Bakersfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Democrat Hot Springs to mouth of canyon section is just one of many. You might have to settle for a hotel     a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months highs here at Kern River reach the 90's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 50's, and during   the dark hours in the winter at Kern River temperatures fall to the 20's. A short tour to Saturday Spring is always worthwhile, and Willow Spring is an inspiring place to stop at while here. Kern River is a location that is reasonably dehydrated generally; the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July. 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. Americas Best Value Inn and Suites East, Bakersfield 15 miles away Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn and Suites East located in Bakersfield, California. The newly renovated two story hotel is conveniently located on East Brundage Lane, easily accessible from Highway... 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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   Hotels Near Kern River: Americas Best Value Inn and Suites East, Bakersfield , 15 miles away Best Western Hill House, Bakersfield , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Select BAKERSFIELD-CONVENTION CENTER, Bakersfield , 21 miles away Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, Bakersfield , 21 miles away GuestHouse Inn Bakersfield, Bakersfield , 22 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