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Scott River to Happy Camp Info
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| Put In: |
Sarah Totten Campground |
| Take Out: |
Happy Camp |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
14 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
36 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
1600 cfs @ 10/08/2008 12:00 AM - KLAMATH R NR SEIAD VALLEY 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), 293 miles Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: 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.
Take-out: Turn off of I-5, 4.9 miles north of Yreka and follow Hwy 96 downstream until yu reach Happy Camp. Once at Happy Camp, cross the river and follow the signs to Curley Jack Campground. |
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