Klamath River Rafting and Klamath River Whitewater Rafting Trips


	KLAMATH RIVER RAFTING


	The Klamath River is one of the most popular destinations for whitewater river rafting in California. The Klamath River offers the longest water flows in the far West. The upper section North East of Yreka offers class 3, 4 rapids while the mid-Klamath (Happy Camp) offers mostly class 2 and 3. The waters are warm (70+) having traveled over 150 miles from Eastern Oregon. The Klamath is most popular with families with children who can not brave the cold snow melt waters in the Sierra Rivers.

	Klamath River Resort Inn lies 2 miles outside of the town of Happy Camp on the banks of the Klamath River. KRRI is the only riverfront lodging in Happy Camp - or for 50-100 miles up or downriver for that matter - and one of the last historic fishing lodges on the Klamath. Our private boat launch is a great spot to leave you car and paddle down the family friendly lower section of the Klamath River. This is also a great spot to end your trip if you put in anywhere upriver.

	We can help arrange a shuttle!

	Launch your personal raft/canoe/kayak or tube from the shore of the resort - the float for the next hour is very calm with 4 spots of "whitewater" (rated under a 1) which is perfect for families. Most of this run is away from the highway. The takeout is at Indian Creek. Continue on down river for thrilling class two, three and four rapids. (we recommend this for experienced paddlers only or with a guide and commercial raft - see below for list of outfitters)




	Up river from the resort are also several great options for family paddling or tubeing fun. The shortest float back to the lodge is the "Gordons Ferry Road" section. This is about a 10 minute drive from the resort which then takes just over 1.5 hours to return back to the resort. This section of the river is more remote as none of the river follows the highway. This section is 1/3 of the big "Cade Mountain Canyon run."

	The "Cade Mountain Canyon" section takes about 5-7 hours to complete. Virtually the entire run is away from the highway and is the remotest waters on the entire Klamath River. The put in for this run is at Seattle Creek. Driving time from the resort is apx. 1/2 hour. The run is float, riffles and some family friendly whitewater. There is one rated II rapid. This is also one of the most scenic stretches.

	If you have someone in your party to drop off or pickup your paddlers -great! If you are in need of someone to shuttle you or your boat give us a call and we can help. KEEP THIS IN MIND: KLAMATH RIVER RESORT INN IS HAPPY CAMP'S ONLY RIVERFRONT LODGING WHICH MEANS THAT YOU ONLY HAVE TO BE SHUTTLED ONE TIME - THAT REDUCES YOUR COST BY 50%!!!!!


	Most of our guests utilize one of the guided rafting companies listed below. For families with little or no experience, the guided trips are great as they are highly trained, have the best equiptment, and take care of all the permits, restrooms, cooking, and transportation. You just care about having fun on the river.

	You should plan on staying with us before and after the rafting trip. Happy Camp is over 1.5 hours from the nearest city - Yreka. That is just too far to drive with any realistic hope of being on time for the rafting trip. Every year several families miss their trip because they tried. After a rafting trip it is too dangerous to be that tired and then drive 90 miles on the twisting and turning river road. Play it safe and stay here in Happy Camp - you'll be glad you did.

	Our Favorite Rafting Trip:

	2 day, 3 night Rafting Lodge Trip

	EVENING 1: Arrive arrive at the Resort Inn (KRRI) for a welcome orientation and distribution of dry bags and other information. Spend the night riverside in your cal king bed. DAY 1: Board the minibus and shuttle 15 minutes over Cade Mountain and put in and float the isolated canyon miles and miles away from any paved road or highway - mostly float with a few class 1 rapids. EVENING 2: End the day at the resort with a hearty BBQ dinner prepared by your guides. Enjoy a roaring campfire riverside at the resort listening to stories and tales of local river life. Overnight at the lodge. DAY 2: Walk down the lawns from the resort to your waiting armada of rafts and kayaks. Spend the next 7 hours hitting the class 2 and 3 rapids down river from Happy Camp. At end of day you will board the mini bus and shuttle back to the resort. Evening 3: Pizza Party with riverside camp fire and optional massage. Ask the rafting companies listed below about the availability of this lodge trip.







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	KLAMATH RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING