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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section of Klamath River in Oregon is 17     miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+ section. The JC Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. The beautiful scenery of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The beauty of the Southern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Klamath River ordinarily tend to be in the 70's while night lows are frequently in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's while Klamath River overnight low temperatures during   the wintertime are in the 10's. Klamath River gets a common amount of precipitation; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month is July. 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... Klamath Falls Super 8 Motel, Klamath Falls 28 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 28 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,...   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, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 81 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 107 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 124 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 130 miles away, 730 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 170 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 173 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 173 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 178 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Klamath River: Golden Eagle Motel, Dorris , 18 miles away Klamath Falls Super 8 Motel, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Quality Inn Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Econo Lodge Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls , 28 miles away Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland , 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