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257 miles

Klamath River

From Klamath Falls, the Klamath cuts through rugged canyon country of southern Oregon and northern California past Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Orleans and Weitchpec to the Pacific south of Crescent City.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Klamath River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length257 miles
SourceLake Ewauna near Klamath Falls, Oregon
MouthPacific Ocean near Requa, California
StatesCalifornia, Oregon

Four mainstem dams, J.C. Boyle, Copco 1 and 2, and Iron Gate, were removed in 2023-2024; Link River and Keno dams remain.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Klamath River in Oregon, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Klamath River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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