Klamath National Wild and Scenic River
The spectacular Klamath River is both the second largest and second longest river in California. The river makes its way through over 200 miles both the Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges offering many recreation opportunities to its visitors. Summer months bring rafters to the area and jet boat rides are offered out of the town of Klamath. The river is renowned for its fishing opportunities of Chinook (King Salmon), Coho (Silver Salmon), and Steelhead. The river is easily accessible off of Highway 96. Several ramps exist to provide easy launching for your boat.
Recreation Sites
Big Bar River Access
Located approximately 8 miles downstream from Orleans, Big Bar offers a gravel dirt road to an excellent boat launch for drift and jet boats. There is an information kiosk, ample parking, and…
Bluff Creek River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the confluence of Bluff Creek and the Klamath River. A very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length is 0.2 miles.
Dillon Creek River Access
This access is located approximately 24 miles upstream from Orleans, directly across the highway from Dillon Creek Campground. The access consists of a short foot trail down to the confluence of…
Dolan's Bar River Access
Located approximately 1.5 miles upriver from Orleans, this site offers river access for motorized and non-motorized boaters and anglers. From highway 96, river access is less than a mile away: down…
Green Riffle River Access
Located approximately 11 miles upstream from Orleans, this river access consists of a steep gravel dirt road down to the river. This is a MANDATORY TAKE-OUT! Ishi Pishi Falls, a Class VI rapid, is…
Halverson Creek River Access
This river access is a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River to the popular Ice Cream Riffle, a destination for Fly Fishermen. Trail length is 0.6 miles.
Ikes Falls River Access
This access is a 0.5 mile long, fairly steep road leading down to the Klamath River just below Ikes Falls. High Clearance vehicles recommended.
Mouth of the Salmon River Access
This access is located in Somes Bar, approximately a half-mile down Ishi Pishi Road on both sides of the bridge over the Klamath River. On the east end of the bridge, there is a foot trail down to…
Orleans Bar River Access
Located in Orleans just below the bridge over the Klamath River, this access has a gravel dirt road to the river’s edge and is an excellent place launching drift and jet boats. This long gravel…
Persido Bar River Access
Located approximately 19 miles upstream from Orleans, this access offers a bathroom, information kiosk, and plenty of river access for bank fishing. The boat launch is large enough to launch drift…