Oregon whitewater - Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County Klamath county, JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The campgrounds here at Klamath River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and just hanging     out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Klamath River will make you feel great. The Southern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. The JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse section of Klamath River in Klamath County is 5 miles long and is a class IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. Briefly about the general area: A common amount of rainfall falls here at Klamath River; December is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest month of the year is July. You simply have to stop by Big Bend while you're here at Klamath River. Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Klamath River get into the   70's with nighttime lows in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Klamath River. Klamath River, JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.12269 Longitude: -122.04795 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.08819 Longitude: -122.07396 Paddler input for Klamath River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: HOWARD PRAIRIE DAM 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris 12 miles away Welcome to the city of sunshine. Located south of the Oregon border, Dorris is surrounded by beautiful rivers, lakes, majestic mountain vistas and the breathtaking beauty of Crater Lake National Park... Klamath Falls Super 8 Motel, Klamath Falls 20 miles away AAA approved. Conveniently located on Hwy 97, near Hwy 140, and Hwy 66. Downtown just minutes away. Klamath Medical Center Oregon Institute of Technology, State and National Forestry offices nearby. L... Americas Best Value Inn, Klamath Falls 20 miles away Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of gorgeous Klamath Falls, Newly renovations, See our new room with Big TV DVD and VCR. Located just off Highway 97 and 140 approximately one miles from O.I.T. A...   Southern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Southern Cascade Range. Southern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Southern Cascade Range. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Klamath River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Klamath River, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Klamath Falls, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Klamath Falls, 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: Klamath River, Klamath County , 6 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir) Trask River, Klamath County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 15 miles long (John Boyle Power Plant to Copco Lake) Klamath River, Klamath County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 17 miles long (JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir) Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California)   Ski Areas Near Klamath River: Mount Shasta, California , 41 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 101 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 119 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 122 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 165 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 167 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 168 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 172 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Klamath River: Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris , 12 miles away Klamath Falls Super 8 Motel, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Klamath River: Round Lake Golf and Mobile Estates, Klamath Falls, 11 miles away Lake Of The woods Resort, Klamath Falls, 11 miles away Juanita Lake Campground, Siskiyou County, 15 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 , 14 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1592 feet elevation difference Mountain Lakes Trail, Klamath County , 14 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 2862 feet elevation difference Greylock Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 16 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference Brown Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 19 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 560 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Klamath River: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 41 miles away Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 42 miles away   Lakes Near Klamath River