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Upper Klamath River

Weed, Ca (Trip starts in S. Oregon and crosses into N. California) /

Level: Intermediate to Advanced /

Class 4+

  • Minimum Age: 13
  • Trip Length: 11-23 miles, 1-2 days
  • Season: May-September
  • Elevation: 2620-3300 Ft
  • Trip Pricing: Starting at $189
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Best Summer Class 4!

Upper Klamath River rafting offers some of the best summer Class 4. Its the only “big water” California whitewater summer run and it has the longest rapids in the west. It is relatively uncrowded due to its location crossing the California/Oregon border.

The most memorable whitewater moments will be the long Class 4+ rapids  of “Caldera” and “Hells Corner”. There is plenty of other Class 4 action too, on both 1 and 2 day raft trips. The 2 day trip includes remote camping in this high desert volcanic rock canyon.

A trip to this exciting Northern California river is definitely well worth it. The wild life is abundant with blue herons, bald & golden eagles, ospreys, Canada geese and deer. The caves along route are home to the protected Townsend’s Big Eared Bats. The area was inhabited by the Indians and some historic remains from old mines and ranches remain.

Strong swimming abilities are required for this river. In times of high water previous paddling experience may also be required, and definitely no non-swimmers.

There are many other recreation opportunities within the Klamath & Shasta National Forests and near Lake Shasta. Within a short distance of our Weed meeting location there is plentiful camping, accommodations & hot springs. The lively town of Ashland, Oregon (65 miles north) also offers many places to stay and the opportunity for some culture at its famed Shakespeare Festival.

For these Upper Klamath River rafting trips, airport pick-up can sometimes be arranged from Redding (frequent flights with United). Also from Weed with private or charter flights.

The Upper Klamath River has great reliable flows even in drier years, and is one of the few summer Class 4 runs available. Season usually starts in May. Check our River Predictions page for the latest info or call!
This is a dam controlled river and these dams are currently scheduled to be removed starting in 2020! So join us in 2019 for our 41st year of rafting operations and get on this amazing river now! We don’t know what the following years will bring and may change the hydrology of this river!
Rafting Trips On The Upper Klamath River
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Upper Klamath River - 1 Day Hells Corner Rafting Trip

Weed, CA /
1 Day
Full Spice: Advanced (Class IV)
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$189
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Meeting Location

Weed, CA. Meeting location vary and pick up from local hotels and AirBnbs may be available.

Please refer to your email confirmation with exact meeting location and instructions. Please print your map, cell phone reception is also not always available in these rural areas. We cannot be responsible for you getting lost and missing your trip.

Area Information

Hotels, Motels / Bed & Breakfast

Closest accommodations are in Weed, CA 96094 (the meeting location) and in Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (7 miles S. of Weed). Further south is Dunsmuir (20 mi) and Redding (71 mi). To the north is Yreka (29 mi) & Ashland  (65 mi).

  • Motel 6 (#4754) – 466 N. Weed Blvd. Weed (Exit #748). 5 minutes north of meeting location. (530) 938-4101.
  • Town House Motel – 157 S. Weed Blvd, Weed (Exit #747). 5 mins/1.8 mi north of meeting location. (530) 938-4431.
  • Comfort Inn Mt. Shasta Area – 1844 Shastina Dr., Weed. Next to meeting location. (530) 938-1982.
  • Quality Inns & Suites – 1830 Black Butte Dr., Weed. (530) 938-1308.
  • Hi-Lo Motel & RV Park – 88 S. Weed Blvd. Weed (Exit #745). Two blocks from meeting location. (530) 938-2731.
  • Sis-Q-Inn Motel – 1825 Shastina Dr., Weed. (530) 938-4194.
  • Best Western Tree House – 111 Morgan Way, Mt. Shasta (Exit #738). 10 minutes south of meeting location. (800) 545-7164.

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Camping & RV Parks

Bring your own tent and camping equipment. Rental equipment available by advance reservation.

  • Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort – 4239 W.A. Barr Road, Mt. Shasta. (888) 926-2618. 20 minutes/11 miles SW of meeting location and west of Mt. Shasta. 430 acre lake with swimming, beach & marina. Tent & RV Sites.
  • Mt. Shasta KOA Campground – 900 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mt. Shasta. 10 minutes/7 miles SW of meeting location. (530) 926-4029 or (800) 562-3617. 33 tent sites, 70 RV hookups, laundry, showers, pool.
  • Stewart Mineral Springs Resort – 4617 Stewart Springs Rd, Weed. 19 minutes/10.5 miles NE of meeting location. (530) 938-2222. Camping, tepees, cabins, apartments, mineral baths, restaurant.
  • Shasta-Trinity National Forest – (530) 926-4511 or 800-280-CAMP

 

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Visitor Information

The area has great opportunities for extra recreation & sightseeing. To the south, Mount Shasta, Castle Crags & Lake Shasta, and to the north, Ashland (Shakespeare Festival, Feb-Nov). The National Forest provides hiking, climbing, biking and fishing. Dunsmuir & Yreka have long histories with the steam train and have train rides and museums.

  • Weed Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center – 34 Main St., Weed. (877) 938-4624 or (530) 938-4624
  • Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center – 300 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. (530)-926-4865. Lodging, Dining, Activities, Shopping and more.
  • Shasta-Trinity National Forest – (530) 926-4511
  • Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association – (530) 365-7500
  • VisitRedding.com – Visitor information for Redding, CA, there is so much to see from waterfalls to cavers!

Transportation

Fishing / Biking & Hiking

  • Weed Golf Club – 27730 Edgewood Rd. (530) 938-9971. Links-style layout, nine holes.
  • The Lake Shastina Golf Resort – 5925 Country Club Dr., 7 miles from I-5
    1-800-358-4653. 27 holes, PGA pro. shop, lodging, swimming pool, tennis courts and clubhouse.
  • Trail maps are available at the Weed Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau. Some options are:
    • Black Butte Trail
    • McCloud Falls
    • Castle Crags
    • Lake Siskiyou Trail
    • Pacific Crest Trail
    • Pluto Cave
    • Shasta Caverns
    • Bel-Air Park – 7.1 acres, playground, ball field, horseshoe pits, and swimming pool.
    • Carrick Park – 3 acres, basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic areas, and year-round creek.

About Raft California

With over 25 years of running the highest quality rafting trips and river tours, Raft California invites you to join us on one of our spectacular rafting adventures!

We have whitewater rafting trips on over 12 rivers in Northern California, Oregon, and into Nevada! Rivers include the South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American, North Yuba, Truckee, Tuolumne, Kaweah and more!.

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6500 State Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651
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