Kings River Expeditions

Name, Address & Telephone

Kings River Expeditions
211 North Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93701

Telephone: 559-233-4881
Email: julie@kingsriver.com
Link to their web site: http://www.kingsriver.com

Directions to Outfitter

COMING FROM THE NORTH ON FREEWAY 99: Take the Herndon Avenue exit off of Freeway 99 and continue east on Herndon 20 miles to Academy Avenue. Turn right on Academy and travel south approximately 6 1/2 miles to Belmont Avenue and turn left. Now follow directions under EVERYONE. The last gas stops for night arrivals will be available in Fresno on Herndon Avenue. The last gas stops during the day will be at Doyals Market in Piedra.

COMING FROM THE SOUTH ON FREEWAY 99: Take the Clovis Ave exit (the sign reads Exit Clovis Ave). Travel north on Clovis Ave approximately 6.6 miles to Belmont. Turn right on Belmont and travel approximately 8.5 miles to Academy and then follow directions under EVERYONE.

COMING FROM THE COAST ON HIGHWAY 41: Heading north on Highway 41, turn right on Jensen Avenue (the first stoplight before entering Fresno) and travel east approximately 12 miles. Jensen dead ends into Academy Avenue. Turn left on Academy and continue north 5 1/2 miles to the stop sign at Belmont Avenue. Turn right on Belmont. Now follow directions under EVERYONE. The last gas stops for night arrivals will be available in Fresno on Jensen Avenue. The last gas stops during the day will be at Doyal's Market in Piedra.

EVERYONE: Set your trip odometer on zero at the Belmont/Academy intersection. Stay on Belmont heading east as it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Stay on Trimmer Springs Road and match your trip odometer with the following checkpoints:

13.0 miles - Piedra (small community, last gas and food)
25.6 miles - Trimmer (abandoned store/payphone)
30.7 miles - Sycamore campgrounds
33.3 miles - Big Creek Bridge (stay on paved road that goes across the bridge)
42.5 miles - Kings River Bridge

At the end of the Kings River Bridge turn right onto a dirt road (their sign will be there). Parking will be about 1/8 mile down this road, to the right for cars, and to the left for campers and RV's.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Upper Kings River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Garnet Dike
* Most Often Used Take Out: Kings River Base Camp
* Distance Between Above Points: 10 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 to 4 Hours

Operating Season

April to August

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

The only offer fully outfitted float trips - see their website for pricing.

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

The only offer fully outfitted float trips - see their website for pricing.

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Weekday Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

No, they will not haul a private watercraft.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Paddle Boats

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Hyside.

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Flush Toilets
Picnic Benches
Sewage Disposal
Swimming in River

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be on leash at all times.
Pets must be attended at all times.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

America Outdoors