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The Upper Klamath River

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he Wild and Scenic Upper Klamath River is our signature Ashland run. Cutting a steep wilderness canyon through the Cascades of Southern Oregon, this stretch is one of the finest and most exciting class-IV whitewater rafting trips in the west. It's fun and it's addicting! While other rivers are experiencing low, rocky summer flows, the Upper Klamath still has more than enough water to make it feel like spring again. Over 30 major class III to IV+ rapids, from long turbulent drops to short charges through huge standing waves, pepper this beautiful volcanic high-desert canyon. The area is rich in Old West history with old cabins, mines, and long-deserted Indian settlements dotting the run. It's also a major stop on the Pacific flyway, making sightings of bald eagles, osprey, and blue herons regular occurrences.

The run has three different sections beginning with a fun class-III warm-up. This first stretch makes the Upper Klamath a recommended rafting trip for first-timers in good health, as they have plenty of time to learn the finer points of river running.

After historic Frain Ranch the canyon constricts, the river drops out of sight, and things completely take off. Get ready for one of the most action-packed sections of river anywhere (and for a drenching!). Starting with a long class-IV+ rapid called Caldera, the river rarely slows for the next seven miles and is packed with exciting and fun class IV and IV+ drops. Buried in the middle of this stretch is the half-mile long Hell's Corner rapid. In the last section, the canyon opens up to mostly splashy class-II rapids and offers plenty of opportunity to check out the rich bird life.

 

 

 

 

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1-Day: All Dates May - September 2-Day: July 11, 25, Aug 1, 15 (Wine on the River), 22, Sept 5th. Custom dates available please inquire. Trip Prices: One-day: $149, Two-day: $359

We are proud to operate under Special Use Permits granted to us by the Oregon Marine Board, The Bureau of Land Management - Klamath Falls Resource Area and Vale District - and The U.S. Forest Service - Klamath National Forests Happy Camp District. We are an equal opportunity recreation service provider. All trips operate on a non-discriminatory basis.

Upper Klamath River Rafting: The best Summer Whitewater Rafting in the West. The Upper Klamath is located in Southern Oregon near Ashland, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Crater Lake National Park. Visit our Oregon Rafting and Northern California Whitewater Rafting Intro page.