The entire experience was well organized , our guide Luther was patient and amazing and we had so…read moremuch fun! Our kids enjoyed it did we

My group (of about 12 teenagers and 8 dads) all recently took an overnight rafting trip down the…read moreKern River with Whitewater Voyages -- and it was an absolute blast! The guides were friendly, fun and knowledgeable, ensuring everyone felt safe ... but equally importantly had a great time. They were all super personable, fun, and knew each of us by name by the end of it. I'd like to give a shoutout to Junior and Steph and the whole crew! Junior was knowledgable and super funny and what I appreciated about him as our guide on the river was one minute he could be having fun, splashing and joking, but when he needed to could quickly get us to understand it was time to focus on the rapid or work better together without ever feeling like we were being scolded for not knowing what we were doing, it was always in a positive fun way. If I returned I would 100% request Junior as our river guide again ... so long as you want to get wet and I think part of the fun are those oh sh*t moments while still being safe ... and he delivered on those :) Also, the meals were ... way beyond expectations. We are talking steaks, breakfast burritos, and more. If you're looking for adventure with great food, excellent guides and a magical night under the stars (this might have even been highlight for me -- getting to sleep under the stars and seeing the Milky Way - then this trip is for you!

I would 100% recommend Sierra South if you're looking for fun and adventure. Every summer, a group…read moreof moms and our kids do some sort of campout, and this year we chose the 2-day Lower Kern River rafting trip. It was such an amazing experience and definitely a favorite. Our all-women guide team, Sammy, Nyla, and Izzy were incredible. They were knowledgeable, skilled, and so much fun. Safety was always their top priority, but still making sure we were having the best time. The overnight was so worth it. We were fed delicious food (bonus- we moms did not cook), bonded around the campfire and slept under the stars right next to the river. It was such a great vibe. The weather was perfect, the river was flowing nicely, and everyone had huge smiles all weekend long. Thank you Sierra South for taking such good care of us

Jester today was a wonderful guide. He was super friendly and knew the river well. As always, the…read moreentire group is so professional and Dale the bus driver offered some cool stories and music for the ride. Kyle helped the other raft but went over all of the information we needed. He was also super nice. We only raft with this outfit when in Kernville. It is always a great time with wonderful people. Highly recommend!!!

Booked Eagle Rafting with Joe and even when i called, Joe was so high energy and kind. So when we…read moreshowed up for our time i wasn't surprised of how nice he is. This was the first time my husband and I have done rafting so we did not know what to expect but the guides were so nice and caring. We felt completely safe as long as we followed the instructions they had given. We had so much fun and we can't wait to be back with our family. Also to note Eagle Rafting was one of the only places that would take min of 2 people out everyone else has min 4. They are totally accommodating, affordable and organized! Thanks again! -CJA

We thought it would be impossible to get a reservation during the holiday weekend, but thankfully…read morewe were able to book easily. Since only our kids were going on the activity, we were a little worried at first, but everything turned out great and they had such an amazing time creating unforgettable memories. When we arrived, Joe welcomed us warmly and explained everything in detail, which made us feel comfortable right away. Most importantly, the kids had a fun, safe, and unforgettable experience, and that made us so happy. Thank you so much, Joe and your team!

We did a full day intermediate level tour, We were a group…read moreof 8 people, and only two of the group had previous experience with White Water rafting.. I got thrown from the raft on one run, all was good and had a really fun day out..

If you're looking for a great time, this is the place! Get going while the river water is flowing!…read more This place has great guides and they put your safety first. I went for a full day of rafting and it was great. We rode the upper Kern. The cold water felt great on such a hot day. John was our guide. He was great. You'll have a great time with any of the guides! They're all really fun. It would have been great to be able to jump off your raft and swap to another raft just for fun. The lunch provided was not bad. Sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and lemonade. Definitely would come back to raft with them again!

Wow! What an amazing find. This place totally exceeded my expectations. From the moment we walked…read morein, the staff was super friendly and attentive.

So this trip was definitely a spontaneous one - we planned it on Monday to go Saturday (today) and…read moreI am saying "spontaneous" because its the summer time and usually these kind of activities are full. Well that was the case for many of these tours. However, I stumbled across Kern River Tours and decided to give them a call. Luckily, they had open spots for us and even gave us a discount for being a first timer! We all saved almost $10!!! The lady over the phone for reservations was super friendly and nice. Since it was our first time, I had a lot, I mean A LOT of questions and she was just so helpful and patient throughout the whole reservation process. It was a quick over the phone reservation and the confirmation email came right away after I booked it. The email is very detailed with the trip and my order but also a list of items I should bring to the trip. It was very informative! Now to the activity. We came and we were instantly greeted by the friendly staff and even if we were a group of 7, after determining that it was safe for all of us on one raft, they let us all be in one which was awesome! Our leader Matt was very experienced and provided us the most smooth yet exciting experience during our II & III Express trip. We had a few fun splashes and Matt did a phenomenal job leading the group. They also had soft drinks ready for us at the bus and also watermelons at the shop upon our return! Awesome customer service! We definitely remembered to tip our team leader. And the best part was that I did not feel pressured to do so which a-lot of these activity places do - pressure you to tip but Kern River Tour did not. That was also awesome. I also bought the pictures during the trip which is pretty cool since you can't really take a selfie when you're on the raft paddling away! They were $50 plus tax - a little over $53 total for 25 images. It may seem overpriced but also who can stand and take all these action photos for you while you paddle away. Overall, the experience was great and I definitely recommend others to try!

Really enjoy this park very clean restrooms the park area is nice they have clean basketball…read morecourts, the play ground has a workout area but the play ground is for little kids probably out grown my kids. River area nice and calming

This place is beautiful, well kept, clean and very relaxing. Great for families, fishing & fun!read more

Oh how I completely love the Kern River!! I have been going for 24 years. It has never been as…read morebeautiful and full as it is now. One of my dearest friends is a seasoned river rafter. When we go river rafting, we mainly stay @ Headquarters or Sandy Flat Campground. This past weekend, we stayed at Sandy Flat. It was amazing. It is right off the river. The river was full and had power. I will add official stats by this weekend. My favorite group of runs is called The Jungle. (I will fact check this). I think that a great run was called Dilly. It is a class 4!! OMGoodness, it was wild & fun. Once more rafters arrived we went on another run. I will get the official names. One is named ... something Deli. Anyways, EPIC FUN. I forgot my wetsuit. I just went on June 3rd. The water was C O L D. Our guide, Doug, told us NOT to bring our phones. I wish I would have remembered my Go - Pro. We were lucky that the 178 reopened for the drive home. It was 93 degrees. I was mesmerized by the river. I couldn't stop watching it on the drive home.

The Kern River is beautiful…read more This review is based on a first timers camping visit. Coming up here from San Diego we didn't really know what to expect other than we might have an opportunity to tube down the river. So everyone in our group brought river tubes. That was our first miscalculation. Aperently tubing depends on the season, recent weather conditions, and various natural events that really narrow the scope of when you can tube safety. Also consider how you plan to get back up to your campsite after you tube down the river a few miles.. Ideally you rent tubes from a company that also shuttles you back up the river. If you don't want to rent tubs someone in your group has to pick you up and drive you back, which is a pain. There is no cell service and no uber... The Kern River is best suited for kayaking and rafting. There are many companies in kernville that offer those services. Camping. If you're looking to camp along the river during the summer you need to think about booking in January. During our stay mid-June, the entire river was booked solid.. We stayed at Sandy Flats campgroup which had a small beach area by the river. Litter bugs. One of the most discouraging things to see along the river was the amount of trash that people leave behind. The number one item? Used diapers.. If you can manage to visit midweek, and be prepared to use a kayak/rafting company you will have an epic time. Note - Sequoia National Park is about an hours drive away. Makes for a great day trip.

My friends and I planned a trip out to Yosemite Valley to enjoy some spring camping. Our…read morereservation was canceled at the last minute due to flooding in the valley from melting snow. We were lucky enough to make camping reservations at Pine Flat Lake and were in the market for a white water rafting adventure. We came across Mountain Descents, and found their service to be exactly what we needed. Most of my group consisted of beginners; a few of us had gone once or twice before but were novices nonetheless. Our guides consisted of Amicaya and Ivan, in addition to a few other trainees / employees. Everyone was super friendly and did an excellent job preparing us for our excursion. With their excellent guidance, NOBODY FELL OUT OF THE BOAT; a little surprising, if you ask me. The tide was high and the waters were fierce at times, but we had an absolute freakin' blast with the team over at Mountain Descents. Highly recommend!

My sister and I took the intermediate course with Mountain Descents River Rafting, and it…read morecompletely exceeded our expectations. It was definitely more intense than I originally thought, but in a way that made the whole experience even more thrilling. Our guide, DJ (I think!), had a sense of humor that made the whole ride even more fun. We both left feeling exhilarated and already talking about doing it again next time we're visiting Sequoia.

Just spent a wonderful, relaxful morning with my husband kayaking the lake thanks to Mindy and her…read moreson. They are very helpful and friendly. Book it, you won't regret it!

Such a great experience!! Mindy was fantastic and made sure everything was seamless. She provided…read moreeverything we needed: life jackets, a dry bag to keep belongings, and even a waterproof case for our phones! Will absolutely use Cruise Castaic next time we go :)