California whitewater - Salmon River - South Fork, Klamath Mountains, Siskiyou County Siskiyou county, Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     6.5 miles   The Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon section of Salmon River - South Fork in Siskiyou County is 6.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. When you're paddling down a Klamath Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Siskiyou County and the     playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon section is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Henry Bell Gulch since you're here at Salmon River - South Fork; Indian Point is very near and is a great place to explore. Salmon River   - South Fork is a pretty wet place typically with lots of precipitation; during December this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Through the summer months at Salmon River - South Fork temperatures are mostly in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are typically in the 50's with temperatures at Salmon River - South Fork dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Klamath Mountains. Salmon River - South Fork, Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 6.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.2228 Longitude: -123.2493 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.25659 Longitude: -123.3193 Paddler input for Salmon River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salmon River - South Fork, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: ORLEANS 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Klamath Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Klamath Mountains. Klamath Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Klamath Mountains. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Salmon River - South Fork: Salmon River - North Fork, Siskiyou County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (Little North Fork to Forks of Salmon) Salmon River - South Fork, Siskiyou County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Limestone Bluffs to Matthews Creek Campground) Salmon River, Siskiyou County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Forks of Salmon to Somes Bar) Wooley Creek, Siskiyou County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River) Salmon River - South Fork, Siskiyou County , 12 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (Bridge Close to Schoolhouse Flat to Limestone Bluffs) Salmon River, Siskiyou County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Ishi Pishi Bridge to Orleans) New River, Trinity County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 19.8 miles long (E Fork confluence to Trinity River) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 21 miles away, Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) Trinity River - North Fork, Trinity County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Hobo Gulch to Bridge 1 mile above mouth)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River - South Fork: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 59 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 75 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 150 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 181 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 191 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - South Fork: Hotelling Campground, Siskiyou County, 1 miles away Red Bank Campground, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away Matthews Creek Campground, Siskiyou County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River - South Fork: Garden Gulch Trail, Siskiyou County , 7 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2718 feet elevation difference Salmon Summit Recreation Trail, Humboldt County , 10 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1455 feet elevation difference Tanners Peak Trail, Siskiyou County , 15 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 3548 feet elevation difference Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail, Humboldt County , 15 miles away,  24.4 hiking miles, 2221 feet elevation difference Deacon Lee Trail, Siskiyou County , 19 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 620 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Salmon River - South Fork: Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 52 miles away Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Salmon River - South Fork