Oregon whitewater - Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County

Klamath county, Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     5.5 miles
 
There are two campgroungd on this section of the river.  The power company camp ground is at the start at Keno Dam.  At the end of this river section you will find a very nice camp ground operated by the BLM.  ''Topsy''.  This section of the river gets prety low in the late summer.  For more specific information, the ''Ledge'' in Flamath Falls can give you prety curent information. Says Douglas Bourcy

The Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir section of Klamath River in Klamath County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be
    a class III section. The natural beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Klamath Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. When you're paddling down
a Southern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This  
section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There's camping available near Klamath River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that.

Briefly about the general area:
A short tour to Paper Spring is always worthwhile. Summertime highs at Klamath River generally tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Klamath River. An average amount of rain falls at Klamath River; December is when you get the most snow here while July is frequently the driest month.

Klamath River, Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 5.5 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.13194
Longitude: -121.94111

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.15
Longitude: -122.01389

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Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: HOWARD PRAIRIE DAM 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris
10 miles away
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14 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River.
 Whitewater Near Klamath River:
Klamath River, Klamath County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse)
Trask River, Klamath County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 15 miles long (John Boyle Power Plant to Copco Lake)
Klamath River, Klamath County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 17 miles long (JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir)
Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California)
 Ski Areas Near Klamath River:
Mount Shasta, California , 45 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 50 miles away, 1195 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 75 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 98 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Klamath River:
Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris , 10 miles away
Super 8 Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 14 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 14 miles away
Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 14 miles away
Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Klamath River:
Round Lake Golf and Mobile Estates, Klamath Falls, 5 miles away
Lake Of The woods Resort, Klamath Falls, 6 miles away
Oregon Motel 8 RV Park, Klamath Falls, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Klamath River:
South Pass Lake Trail, Klamath County , 12 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 3151 feet elevation difference
Moss Creek Trail, Klamath County , 13 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1926 feet elevation difference
Varney Creek Trail, Klamath County , 15 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1592 feet elevation difference
Mountain Lakes Trail, Klamath County , 16 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 2862 feet elevation difference
Greylock Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 17 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Klamath River:
Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 36 miles away
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 40 miles away
 Lakes Near Klamath River

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