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

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



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OUTDOORS
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

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