| Put In: |
Iron Gate Dam |
| Take Out: |
Scott River |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
13 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
47 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
1020 cfs @ 07/20/2008 05:15 PM - KLAMATH R BL IRON GATE DAM CA, 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, December
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| Primary Season: |
Check out "Comments From Others" on the side bar! |
| 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. |
| 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), 274 miles North of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Take the Hornbrook exit from I-5 and drive upriver on Copco Road. Put-in on the right bank below the Iron Gate Dam.
Take-out: Access is near California Hwy 96, which can be reached either by turning west off I-5 about 8 miles north of Yreka, or by following Hwy 299 east from Arcata or west from Redding and turning north at Willow Creek. Take-out at Sarah Totten Campground. |
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