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California whitewater - Scott River, Klamath Mountains, Siskiyou County
Siskiyou
county,
Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-V 22 miles
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The Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence stretch of Scott River in Siskiyou County is 22 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, |
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so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wild scenery of the Klamath Mountains is great. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Scott River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the
| Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence stretch is the only one. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
A lot of rainfall falls at Scott River; during the month | |
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of December you get the most rain around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Scott River is in close proximity to Swanson Gulch which is undeniably worth checking out.
For the duration of the long summer days, highs commonly are in the 90's at Scott River.
Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows all through the wintertime for Scott River tend to be in the 30's.
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Scott River, Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-V
Length:
22
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.6411
Longitude: -122.9976
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.7787
Longitude: -123.03511
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Paddler input for Scott River, California:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Scott River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Scott River. |
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Klamath River, Siskiyou
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp) |
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Klamath River, Siskiyou
County
, 20 miles away, Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground) |
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Salmon River, Siskiyou
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar) |
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Elk Creek, Siskiyou
County
, 25 miles away, Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River) |
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Indian Creek Klamath Tributary, Siskiyou
County
, 26 miles away, Class III - 7.6 miles long (confluence South and East Fork to Klamath River) |
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Salmon River - North Fork, Siskiyou
County
, 26 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (Little North Fork to Forks of Salmon) |
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Wooley Creek, Siskiyou
County
, 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River) |
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Klamath River, Siskiyou
County
, 29 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 18 miles long (Happy Camp to Coon Creek) |
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Shasta River, Siskiyou
County
, 30 miles away, Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Scott River:
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Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Mount Shasta, California
, 60 miles away, 1390 vertical feet |
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Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 119 miles away, 1563 vertical feet |
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Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 150 miles away, 3365 vertical feet |
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Hoodoo, Oregon
, 160 miles away, 1035 vertical feet |
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Warner Canyon, Oregon
, 190 miles away, 730 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Scott River:
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Baymont Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 26 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 26 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka
, 26 miles away |
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Relax Inn of Yreka, Yreka
, 26 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka
, 26 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Scott River:
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Horse Camp Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 17 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 4091 feet elevation difference |
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Boundary National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou
County
, 20 miles away, 33.2 hiking miles, 4828 feet elevation difference |
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| | National Parks Near Scott River:
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Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR
, 47 miles away |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA
, 59 miles away |
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26 miles away
26 miles away
