California whitewater - Klamath River, Siskiyou Mountains, Siskiyou County

Siskiyou county, Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     48 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Medford, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground stretch of Klamath River in California is 48 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Siskiyou County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up
    quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real
wilderness adventure. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground section is the only paddling section along Klamath River. The beautiful Siskiyou Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Klamath River is a location that is relatively waterless usually; most of the rain falls throughout December
 
while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So many amusing things in the Siskiyou Mountains, just fantastic. Go for a hike on the Clear Creek Trail It's always brilliant to have a look at Horse Trough Spring.
For the duration of the warm months at Klamath River highs are ordinarily in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Klamath River descend into the 20's. Good hiking is available along the Copper Trail, and close by you come across China Gulch which is a nice location to have a look at. At this river you will always have a good time.

Klamath River, Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 48 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.93345
Longitude: -122.43684

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.78734
Longitude: -123.05354

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Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Siskiyou Mountains, California
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Local climate location: MEDFORD EXPERIMENT STN 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka
10 miles away
AAA Approved/2 Diamonds. We are located close to Mt.Shasta and Mt Ashland Ski Parks. Dining and Shopping within walking. Klamath River, fishing, hunting, Blue Goose Trail, Blue Goose Train Ride, seve...

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka
10 miles away
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites hotel is conveniently located with easy Interstate access, within walking distance from the College of the Siskiyous, the Blue Goose Excursion Train and the Siskiyou Count...

Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka
10 miles away
The Rodeway Inn hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 5, within walking distance from the Siskiyou County Museum and College of the Siskiyous Yreka Campus. This Yreka hotel is about 30 minutes ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River.
 Whitewater Near Klamath River:
Shasta River, Siskiyou County , 11 miles away, Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River)
Scott River, Siskiyou County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence)
Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California)
 Ski Areas Near Klamath River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 12 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 47 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 102 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 133 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 144 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 170 miles away, 730 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 190 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 192 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 194 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 199 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Klamath River:
Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka , 10 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka , 10 miles away
Best Western Miner's Inn, Yreka , 10 miles away
Relax Inn of Yreka, Yreka , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Klamath River:
Tree of Heaven Campground, Siskiyou County, 6 miles away
Oaks Mobile Home and RV Park Campground, Klamath River, 7 miles away
Waiiaka Trailer Haven, Yreka, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Klamath River:
Clear Creek Trail, Siskiyou County , 2 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 743 feet elevation difference
Copper Trail, Siskiyou County , 5 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference
Bear Creek Trail, Siskiyou County , 5 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3136 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 18, County , 16 miles away, 229.3 hiking miles, 7782 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Klamath River:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 60 miles away
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 62 miles away

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