California whitewater, Klamath River Siskiyou county, Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     48 miles   The wonderful Siskiyou County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a short drive from Medford, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t     any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The wild scenery of the Siskiyou Mountains is great. The Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground section of Klamath River in California is 48 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers   for that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: Have a fine hiking adventure along the Copper Trail, and you'll in all probability meet some people from Klamath River here. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Siskiyou Mountains. Take a hike on the Clear Creek Trail; obviously, A tour to China Gulch is always fun. This river is so wonderful. Horse Trough Spring is a striking place to have a look at while you're at Klamath River. Klamath River, Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River.   Whitewater Near Klamath River: Shasta River, Siskiyou County, 11 miles away       Class III - 6.8 miles long (Highway 263 bridge to Klamath River) Whitewater Outfitter - Momentum River Expeditions, Jackson County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Noah's Rafting & Fishing Trips, Jackson County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Scott River, Siskiyou County, 21 miles away       Class II-V - 22 miles long (Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence) Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 22 miles away       Class II - 48 miles long (Iron Gate Dam to Sarah Totten Camp Ground) Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 22 miles away       Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp) Whitewater Outfitter - Rogue Klamath River Adventures, Jackson County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County, 29 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California)   Ski Areas Near Klamath River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 12 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Mount Shasta, California , 47 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs   Hotels Near Klamath River: Super 8 Yreka, Yreka , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Yreka , 10 miles away Best Western Miner's Inn, Yreka , 10 miles away Klamath Motor Lodge, Yreka , 10 miles away Rodeway Inn Yreka, Yreka , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Klamath River: Tree of Heaven Campground, Siskiyou County, 6 miles away Beaver Creek, Klamath River, 7 miles away Oaks Mobile Home and RV Park Campground, Klamath River, 7 miles away   Trails Near Klamath River: Clear Creek Trail, Siskiyou , 2 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 743 feet elevation difference Copper Trail, Siskiyou , 5 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference Bear Creek Trail, Siskiyou , 5 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3136 feet elevation difference Mount Ashland Trail, Jackson , 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2165 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 18, overlapping , 16 miles away, 229.3 hiking miles, 7782 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Klamath River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 60 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 62 miles away Shasta National Forest, California , 38 miles away Klamath National Forest, California , 40 miles away Valley of the Rogue State Park, Oregon , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Klamath River: Eagle's Nest Golf Course, Klamath River , 7 miles away Shasta Valley Golf Club, Montague , 14 miles away Oak Knoll Golf Club, Ashland , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Klamath River Marlahan Pond, Siskiyou , 17 miles away