| Put In: |
Happy Camp |
| Take Out: |
Green Riffle |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
17 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
37.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
2150 cfs @ 07/23/2008 11:30 AM - KLAMATH R A ORLEANS, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Department of Water Resources; 916-653-9647. |
| Good Level: |
1,500-15,000 cfs at Orleans |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
This river has the unique combination of moderate rapids, warm water, easy access, superb scenery, abundant wildlife, excellent camping, and fairly light use making it one of the state's best floats. |
| Hazards: |
High water during rainy seasons. Don't run Ishi Pishi Falls. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed National Forest and private. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Numerous developed and primitive campsites along the river and highway 96. Many large beaches. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 322 miles Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Turn off of I-5, 4.9 miles north of Yreka and follow Hwy 96 downstream until you reach Happy Camp. Once at Happy Camp, cross the river and follow the signs to Curley Jack Campground.
Take-out: Go west on Hwy 96 and continue for about 38 miles and turn into Green Riffle access point. You'll see several access points downstream of Happy Camp that can be used as well. Green Riffle is the last access point before Class VI Ishi Pishi Falls. |
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