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Our Mission:
Mountain & River Adventures creates pure fun experiences, connecting people with nature and each other, through diverse adventure options that suit the individual.
Whitewater Rafting on the Kern River
Our most popular family section with Class III-IV rapids. Half day to two day trips. Ages 10 and up. More Info...
Exciting white water with Class III-V rapids. Variety of half day, one, and two day trips for ages 12 and up including the Class V Thunder Run. More Info...
This is our premier Class IV-V trip. Two to three days of a beautiful wilderness river canyon; intense, continuous, and demanding whitewater; and luxurious, decadent river-side camping. Ages 16 and up. More Info...
This is our beginner section and has Class I-III rapids. One hour to all day trips. Ages 5 and up. More Info...
Kern River Rafting, Biking, Camping, Kayaking, Climbing and more!

Mountain & River Adventures (MRA), nestled along the Wild and Scenic Kern River in the Southern Sierras offers some of the best Kern River rafting trips! Located so close to southern California, just three hours from Los Angeles, and less than an hour from Bakersfield, the Kern River Valley offers many outdoor recreation options. With MRA, you can go white water rafting on the Kern River, mountain biking and climbing in the Sequoia National Forest, lake kayaking on Lake Isabella, and participate in team building courses and wilderness hiking. Join us in quaint, charming Kernville, California and let MRA help you "Adventure, Relax and Enjoy" in our outdoor playground!

If relaxing along the Kern River is your idea of fun, check out MRA's campground, located 10 miles north of Lake Isabella, CA. Our campground offers 30 tent camping sites, modern bathroom facilities, volley ball courts, horseshoes, shuffle board or you can just relax in one of our many hammocks. The MRA campground area serves as a beautiful riverside setting for weddings, retirement or birthday parties, and family or high school reunions. Call us for details.

Other local amenities include birding, wildlife photography opportunities during our eco-tours on Lake Isabella, and nature viewing along our scenic mountain bike trails.

Mountain & River Adventures will provide your group with an outdoor adventure memory that will last for a lifetime. Call today to reserve your adventure. Let MRA help you "Adventure, Relax and Enjoy"!

We look forward to your respectful visit to our forest!
John and Rhonda Stallone

Fat Tire Festival

Other Activities
MRA’s campground has everything you need to make your campout or adventure weekend a fantastic experience. More Info...
We'll take you on the ride of a lifetime. Our professional guides have developed a variety of excellent adventures for all levels of mountain bikers! More Info...
Fall and Winter are surprisingly pleasant times of the year for climbing in the Southern Sierra mountains. Clear, crisp weather heightens the thrills you'll experience while climbing to the top. More Info...
Kernville Fat Tire Festival
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Kids Summer Adventure Camp
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Interactive River Maps
View our interactive river map showing our different Kern river rafting trip locations.
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Photo Keepsake
We shoot everybody! Photo keepsakes are available. More...
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Mountain & River Adventures offers very competitive rates, unforgettable adventures, and a FREE spot for every 12th person choosing to participate in an MRA adventure. Discount does not apply to camping.