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
  The JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse section of Klamath River is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming
    back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse stretch is one of them. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beautiful Southern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rain falls here at Klamath River; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. If you want to have a look
 
at some interesting stuff, have a look at Big Bend.
Summer brings highs in the 70's to Klamath River. All through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Klamath River during the wintertime mostly drop into the 10's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Oregon
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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...

Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls
20 miles away
Walking distance to downtown shops, nature trail, Favell Museum, Baldwin Museum, Veterans Park and Lake Ewanna. FREE high speed internet access available in some rooms. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night,...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away
Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 20 miles away
Maverick Motel, Klamath Falls , 21 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

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