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Kern River

Sandy Flat Camp to Democrat Picnic Area

California – US

Class
IV to IV+
Length
11.7 Mile(s)
Gradient
37 FPM
Take-out elevation
1,932 Feet
Typical season
January to December

Current Flow

Visual or unknown

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Primary gauge
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Recommended levels

Minimum600
Average1,000
Maximum3,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Rapids

# Rapid Class Recommended flow Description Scout
1 Hobo III- to III+ —–—
2 Miracle III to III+ —–—
3 White-Maidens-Walk-a-Way IV to IV+ —–—

Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Sandy No No No All Vehicles
Put-In Sandy Flat 2,299 Feet Yes No No All Vehicles
Put-In Hwy 178 Bridge 2,039 Feet No No No All Vehicles
Take-Out Democrat 1,932 Feet No No No All Vehicles

Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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