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California whitewater, Klamath River
Siskiyou
county,
Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 36 miles
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Grants Pass, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Siskiyou County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A good workout and just hanging out with |
mother nature are great reasons to come. The Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp section of Klamath River is 36 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there
| are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp section is just one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The Klamath Mountains | |
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scenery is wonderful. Now this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out.
Briefly about the general area: If the weather is pleasant here at Klamath River, you can go for a hike along
the Horse Camp Trail. Don't leave Klamath River without going to Klamath National Forest, and there are plenty of people from Seiad Valley here. This is such a great river. If you want to pop by some attention-grabbing stuff,
pop by Limestone Bluffs. Going for a hike along the Boundary National Recreation Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity.
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Klamath River, Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River. |
| Whitewater Near Klamath River:
Elk Creek, Siskiyou County, 11 miles away Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River) |
Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 11 miles away Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp) |
Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 11 miles away Class III+(IV) - 18 miles long (Happy Camp to Coon Creek) |
Scott River, Siskiyou County, 17 miles away Class II-V - 22 miles long (Canyon Entrance Close to Meamber Creek to Klamath Confluence) |
Wooley Creek, Siskiyou County, 19 miles away Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River) |
Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 21 miles away Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) |
Salmon River, Siskiyou County, 26 miles away Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Idlewild Campground to Sawyers Bar) |
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| Ski Areas Near Klamath River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 38 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
Mount Shasta, California
, 74 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs |
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| Hotels Near Klamath River:
Chateau At The Oregon Caves Na, Cave Junction
, 29 miles away |
Best Western Windsor Inn, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
Jacksonville S Magnolia Inn, Jacksonville
, 32 miles away |
Best Western Inn At The Rogue, Grants Pass
, 33 miles away |
Best Western Grants Pass Inn, Grants Pass
, 34 miles away |
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| Trails Near Klamath River:
Boundary National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou
, 8 miles away, 33.2 hiking miles, 4828 feet elevation difference |
Horse Camp Trail, Siskiyou
, 9 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 4091 feet elevation difference |
Bill Fruit Trail, Josephine
, 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 534 feet elevation difference |
Low Gap Trail, Siskiyou
, 13 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2349 feet elevation difference |
Low Gap Trail, Josephine
, 13 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2955 feet elevation difference |
Green Valley Trail, Josephine
, 16 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 810 feet elevation difference |
Sucker Creek Trail, Josephine
, 16 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1978 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Klamath River:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR
, 33 miles away |
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA
, 66 miles away |
Klamath National Forest, California
, 7 miles away |
Valley of the Rogue State Park, Oregon
, 33 miles away |
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