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
Red Cap River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail that leads to the Klamath River. Directly across the river is the confluence of Red Cap Creek and the Klamath River. This is a very popular spot for…
Reynolds Creek River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River. Reynolds Creek enters the Klamath on the opposite side. A very popular spot for anglers. Trail length is 0.3 miles.
Rock Creek River Access
This river access is a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River. The confluence of Rock Creek is just downstream on the opposite side. This is a popular spot for anglers. Trail length…
Salmon River within the Klamath National WSR
"Freight Train" Rapid on the Salmon RiverUnder the Klamath Wild and Scenic River designation, the entire Salmon River system with its North and South Forks were designated a Scenic River and…
Stuarts Bar River Access
Located approx. 12 miles upstream from Orleans, this access consists of a very windy gravel dirt road down to the Klamath River. Due to its steepness and sharp turns, this access is not recommended…
Ullathorne River Access
Located approx. 2 miles downstream from Orleans , this river access is a very popular bank fishing spot as well as boat launch. There is a gravel dirt road down to an information kiosk and ample…
Whitmore Creek River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the confluence of Whitmore Creek and the Klamath River. Very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length .3 miles.