The Salmon River Meets the Klamath in Somes Bar

White Water The Rafting Salmon River!

River Otters of the Klamath River

   River front property on the Klamath River     

Klamath National Forest

Recreational Activities - Klamath River Fishing Opportunities

With a free flowing length of 175 miles from Iron Gate Dam to the Ocean, the Klamath River is one of the truly magnificent rivers on the west coast.  Local tributaries empty into the Klamath, increasing the river's flow and level providing pacific salmon and steelhead trout a migration route upstream to their spawning grounds in its tributaries.

The river season on the Klamath River begins with the first snowmelt in early spring, and the fun lasts throughout the summer and into autumn's beauty! With its combination of whitewater, wildlife, and fabulous mountain scenery, a rafting or kayaking adventure on the Klamath River is an unforgettable experience.  The exciting waters of the Klamath River provide the perfect environment to enjoy with family and friends.

Bigfoot Scenic Byway
Six Rivers National Forest
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest - California

Located among the deep green forest of northwestern California, the Bigfoot Scenic Byway takes you through the region which has reported the most sightings of the elusive Bigfoot.  Whether you catch a glimpse of the elusive creature or not, a trip up or down Highway 96, will reward you with impressive mountain ranges, wild rivers, and recreational opportunities around every bend.

Highway 96 is just one chapter of California's Scenic Byways.  The secluded towns of Hoopa, Orleans, Somes Bar and Happy Camp are strung along the picturesque Highway 96 like pearls in a necklace.  Wildlife is abundant and it's not unusual to see otter, geese, osprey, bear and even a bald eagle.  The region has scores of lakes, streams and miles of remote trails.

Gold Panning The Klamath River

The history of Siskiyou County is rich in gold.  Over the years, the Klamath River has produced millions of dollars of the gleaming metal.  It is not uncommon to see gold panners and dredgers on the Klamath River.  The Gold Prospectors Association of America estimates that 85 percent of the earth's gold is still loose on the planet, waiting to be found.  While panning, you'll enjoy yourself immensely on a shady river bank, listening to the rushing waters on this historic gold-rush river, the mighty Klamath River.

Backpacking, Hiking and Birdwatching
For the Nature Lovers

Just south of northern California’s Klamath River, near the Oregon border, the Marble Mountain Wilderness area waits to be discovered by the hiker or backpacker who wants to get away from the crowded Cascades and Sierras.  Enjoy hiking into deep stream-cut valleys, broad glacial basins, peaceful old-growth forests, and breath-taking ridgecrest panoramas in Marble Mountain Wilderness.  The sparkling lakes of the Marble Mountains provide ample reward whether you're an easy day hiker enjoying nature or a trail-dusty packer looking for a skin tingling swim.  Anyone who cherishes solitude and nature will have no problem finding it in this uncrowded wilderness.