Oregon whitewater - Klamath River, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County Klamath county, JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     17 miles   The JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir section of Klamath River is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+ section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down Klamath River attract people from near and far. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir stretch is one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive     a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Southern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Klamath River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that snows the most, and the driest month is July. The   warmest time of the year at Klamath River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Klamath River are in the 10's. Klamath River, JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+ Length: 17 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.08819 Longitude: -122.07396 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.964 Longitude: -122.26173 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 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris 18 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... Super 8 Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls 28 miles away Ron, Ilene, and the Super 8 staff want to welcome you to their Super 8. Once you arrive at the property, we make you feel like you are right at home. Watch out for Ilene she has a tendency to mother... Americas Best Value Inn/Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls 28 miles away Welcome to the newly-renovated Americas Best Value Inn of gorgeous Klamath Falls. Come and enjoy our new rooms with DVD Players and VCRs. Our cable televisions also feature 76 channels, movies, and HB...   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: Trask River, Klamath County , 0 miles away, Class IV-V - 15 miles long (John Boyle Power Plant to Copco Lake) Klamath River, Klamath County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (JC Boyle Dam to Powerhouse) Klamath River, Klamath County , 14 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Keno Dam to JC Boyle Reservoir) Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California)   Ski Areas Near Klamath River: Mount Shasta, California , 36 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 37 miles away, 1195 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 81 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Klamath River: Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris , 18 miles away Super 8 Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Americas Best Value Inn/Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Klamath River: Bear Canyon Campground, Siskiyou County, 8 miles away Juanita Lake Campground, Siskiyou County, 11 miles away Martin Dairy Campground, Siskiyou County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Klamath River: Mountain Lakes Trail, Klamath County , 17 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 2862 feet elevation difference South Pass Lake Trail, Klamath County , 18 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 3151 feet elevation difference Brown Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 18 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 560 feet elevation difference Moss Creek Trail, Klamath County , 18 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1926 feet elevation difference Varney Creek Trail, Klamath County , 18 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1592 feet elevation difference Greylock Mountain Trail, Klamath County , 20 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Klamath River: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 45 miles away Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 48 miles away