Family fun on the Lower Klamath River near Happy Camp, California.
Photo courtesy of Levi Van Meter
LOWER KLAMATH
RAFT, KAYAK, & CAMP
Whitewater rafting and kayaking trips on the Lower Klamath River are inspiring family vacations! Ride through rapids with names like Rattlesnake, Mixmaster, and Dragon's Tooth. Spend the day playing and floating in the water, hike up to the picturesque Ukonom Falls, and camp on soft, sandy beaches. Our Lower Klamath trips are a great way to spend a few days relaxing and experiencing the great outdoors with your family and friends. Our 3 day trip is our most popular!
- 2-5 day trips
- Great trip for families, friends, and groups!
- Delicious, healthy, organic meals
- Experienced, professional, fun guides
2-5 DAY LOWER KLAMATH TRIPS
Price:
- 2 days: $375/age 18 & up
$335/age 13-17
$315/6-12 years old
OUR MOST POPULAR!
- 3 days: $555/age 18 & up
$525/age 13-17
$515/6-12 years old
- 4 days: $699/age 18 & up
$655/age 13-17
$625/6-12 years old
- 5 days: $889/age 18 & up
$815/age 13-17
$795/6-12 years old
- Includes: All meals from lunch the first day thru lunch the last day
- Gear: All necessary boating gear and drybags included. Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pads are available.
- Meeting Place: Either at our River Center, your hotel, or in Happy Camp, California
Out of our control: A 5% river use fee will be added to the cost of all of our trips.
Just a quick note to say that we had a perfect trip with you down the Klamath last week. The high spots were the IK, the hike and the brownies! Many thanks.
-Bob and Claire Miller.Truckee, CA
WILD AND SCENIC RIVER
Most of the rapids on this stretch of the Lower Klamath are Class 2 & 3. Dragon's Tooth is a moderate Class 4 rapid and if you want to walk around it there is a safe place to do so. This is a relaxing vacation for families or anyone else who likes to have fun! We'll pass points on the river such as Clear Creek, a beautiful class 3-5 gorge with crystal clear water that flows into the Klamath River. At the end of the day we pull over and set up camp on one of the many roomy beaches alongside the river. We will stop at Ukomon Creek and hike up to Ukonom Falls to the swimming hole which is a must on every Lower Klamath trip.
INFLATABLE KAYAKING
Inflatable kayaks are a great addition to any Lower Klamath trip for the thrill seeker. Paddle an inflatable kayak the entire trip through Class 2 and Class 3 rapids or you can ride in the raft and hop into the kayak when you would like. You are the captain of your own boat which makes for a thrilling ride! If you would like to add kayaks to the trip please let us know at the time of your reservation.
"I'm still thinking about the trip - it was so awesome meeting you all. I agree, it definitely felt like we were leaving old friends at the end."
-Mariah, Will, and Denali- San Diego, CA
-Lower Klamath 3 day trip
SOLITUDE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The scenery is amazing on the Klamath River and is in a beautiful wilderness setting. This remote river does not see a lot of traffic on a busy summer day unlike others in the Southern Oregon and Northern California region. Most of the time we are on the water we rarely see another group floating past us so we have it all to ourself! Solitude and relaxation are what our Lower K trips are all about.
The lower section of the Klamath River is followed by rural Highway 96. For most of the river trip the road is hidden by the forest that lines the river banks. The closer you come to the Pacific Ocean, the river corridor changes character. The river canyon begins with high desert scenery and then changes to lush green forests because of the moist air coming off the ocean. Wildlife is abundant in the canyon and you could possibly spot bald eagles, black bears, osprey, and otters.
BOATING AND CAMPING GEAR
We provide all necessary boating equipment from life jackets, booties, helmets, and splash gear. The food we serve is healthy and organic whenever possible. We also love to serve yummy desserts! If you would like to bring your own camping gear please do so. If you need camping gear we can provide it for you. Sleep in our comfortable tents and sleeping bags that are laundered after every trip and on our luxuriously comfortable 3" thick sleeping pads. You'll almost feel like you're sleeping in your own bed at home! PLease let us know if you need camping equipment at the time of our reservation.
Join Kokopelli River Guides for a Lower Klamath "get away from it all" vacation. If this is your first overnight river trip you'll want to keep coming back year after year!
River trips are not without inherent risks. Kokopelli River Guides cannot assume responsibility for injury to rafting/ kayaking/ rental participants or loss of personal property. You will be required to read and sign a waiver and release prior to your trip.
