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.

 

CLASS II-V     22 miles
  The Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence stretch of Scott River in California is 22 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Siskiyou County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Scott River have people coming here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The
    nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is the only paddling stretch along Scott River.
When you're paddling down a Klamath Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Scott River sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly December, that's the one that rains the most; July meanwhile is the driest month. At Scott River through the summer
 
months highs are in the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Scott River.
Since you're here at Scott River why not have a look at Swanson Gulch.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.6411
Longitude: -122.9976

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.7787
Longitude: -123.03511

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Current weather conditions at Scott River, Klamath Mountains, California
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Local climate location: HAPPY CAMP RANGER STN 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Baymont Inn Yreka, Yreka
26 miles away
Welcome to the Baymont Inn and Suites of Yreka! We are conveniently located just off of the Fort Jones Exit on Interstate 5. Take a swim in our indoor pool and enjoy our Baymont Breakfast Corner com...

Comfort Inn Yreka, Yreka
26 miles away
Easy freeway off/on location with great restaurants and shops within walking distance. Outdoor pool. FREE Continental Breakfast. Pet Deposit: 20.00 per stay (refundable). Pet Accommodation: 10.00/nigh...

Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka
26 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, ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Scott River.
 Whitewater Near Scott River:
Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 14 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp)
Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 20 miles away, Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground)
Salmon River, Siskiyou County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar)
Elk Creek, Siskiyou County , 25 miles away, Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River)
Indian Creek Klamath Tributary, Siskiyou County , 26 miles away, Class III - 7.6 miles long (confluence South and East Fork to Klamath River)
Salmon River - North Fork, Siskiyou County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 11 miles long (Little North Fork to Forks of Salmon)
Wooley Creek, Siskiyou County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River)
Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 29 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 18 miles long (Happy Camp to Coon Creek)
Shasta River, Siskiyou County , 30 miles away, Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River)
 Ski Areas Near Scott River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 60 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 150 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 160 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 190 miles away, 730 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Scott River:
Baymont Inn Yreka, Yreka , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn Yreka, Yreka , 26 miles away
Yreka Super 8 Motel, Yreka , 26 miles away
Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka , 26 miles away
Relax Inn of Yreka, Yreka , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Scott River:
Totten Campground, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away
Sarah Totten Campground, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away
Steelhead Lodge and RV Park, Klamath River, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Scott River:
Horse Camp Trail, Siskiyou County , 17 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 4091 feet elevation difference
Boundary National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 20 miles away,  33.2 hiking miles, 4828 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Scott River:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 47 miles away
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 59 miles away
 Lakes Near Scott River

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