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$ 220
Raft through the “West’s Best” Whitewater
The Upper Klamath River area is full of history of our forefathers and the native American Indians. Many log structures and artifacts are still present. There is an abundance of wildlife with frequent sightings of the majestic bald eagle, flocks of wild geese, and deer foraging the hillsides. Add to this the paralleling Oregon/California wagon and stagecoach trail, the hot spring resort ghost town of Beswick, riverside caves, high-rising multi-colored bluffs, and groves of pine, cedar, and juniper, laced together with occasional meadows shaded by tan oak and alder trees. This 14 mile stretch of the Upper Klamath River is, without a doubt, the “WEST’S BEST” whitewater adventure from March through October.
TRIP REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 11-13 years, based on size and experience. All must be in reasonable good health, able to paddle, smile and get some major splashes to the face!
HELL’S CORNER GORGE: Named after the unscrupulous and allusive stagecoach robbers who would hide out in this area after their bad deeds.
IN RECENT YEARS, the Upper Klamath has been applauded by several national magazines and tour guides as “one of the ultimate whitewater trips in the country today — a must do for all whitewater enthusiasts.”
2023 Dam removal update
This is a unique river as we get class IV+ all summer long because of the hydroelectric power that is created from the dams on this river. Most rivers don’t get this luxury! However, 2023 will be our last season we get this river all summer long as multiple dams are being removed. Mid September the river will close for construction.
For some more information on the Upper Klamath and damn removal process take a look at some recent coverage:
– JPR interview with owner Bart
– NPR interviews
– Statesman Journal Podcast.
– News 10
– Last Ride in Hells Corner: Rafters savor final season on Upper Klamath before dam removal
*** Warning: The Upper Klamath has been known to cause serious whitewater addiction.