California whitewater - Klamath River, Klamath Mountains, Siskiyou County Siskiyou county, Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     36 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the     river where you can camp. The river winds through the Klamath Mountains and you get great scenery. The Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. This stretch of Klamath River in California is 36 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: During the warm days of summer highs here at Klamath River get into the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Klamath River are   in the 30's. Klamath River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. No need to travel far to stop by out of the ordinary stuff like Limestone Bluffs. Klamath River, Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 36 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.78734 Longitude: -123.05354 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.78995 Longitude: -123.37829 Paddler input for Klamath River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: HAPPY CAMP RANGER STN 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Windsor Inn, Ashland 32 miles away Stay at this Ashland, Oregon hotel offering convenient access to the Shakespeare Festival, Southern Oregon University and the Mount Ashland ski Resort. Conveniently located right off the highway in ... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Grants Pass, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grants Pass, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Klamath River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River.   Whitewater Near Klamath River: Elk Creek, Siskiyou County , 11 miles away, Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River) Indian Creek Klamath Tributary, Siskiyou County , 12 miles away, Class III - 7.6 miles long (confluence South and East Fork to Klamath River) Scott River, Siskiyou County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 16 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 18 miles long (Happy Camp to Coon Creek) Trace Creek, Siskiyou County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Bear Pen Creek to Klamath River) Wooley Creek, Siskiyou County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 24 miles away, Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) Salmon River - North Fork, Siskiyou County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (Little North Fork to Forks of Salmon) Salmon River, Siskiyou County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar) Salmon River, Siskiyou County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Forks of Salmon to Somes Bar)   Ski Areas Near Klamath River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 38 miles away, 1195 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 74 miles away, 1390 vertical feet   Hotels Near Klamath River: Best Western Windsor Inn, Ashland , 32 miles away Best Western Inn At The Rogue, Grants Pass , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Express GRANTS PASS, Grants Pass , 34 miles away Best Western Grants Pass Inn, Grants Pass , 34 miles away Riverside Inn, Grants Pass , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Klamath River: Mid River RV Park, Seiad Valley, 3 miles away Fort Goff Campground, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away Rocky Bar Campground, Siskiyou County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Klamath River: Boundary National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 8 miles away,  33.2 hiking miles, 4828 feet elevation difference Horse Camp Trail, Siskiyou County , 9 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 4091 feet elevation difference Low Gap Trail, Siskiyou County , 13 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2349 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Klamath River: Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 33 miles away Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 66 miles away