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Rapid CA

Independence River Access

Klamath - 10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Independence River Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This access is located at Highway 96 mile 28.5. On the downstream river right side of the bridge, a short gravel road switchbacks down to a small parking area. From there, it’s a short carry over the gravel bar to the river. There are no amenities at this Forest Service-managed site, but a small rest area with a toilet is located upstream on the river right side of the bridge at highway level. More information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/recreation/independence-rest-area-river-access.

Independence River Access and the area around its namesake creek are temporarily closed each year during Karuk ceremonies. During these times, boaters should also not float past Wingate Bar even if launching upriver at a different access site. Dates vary annually but are usually in July or August. See the guidelines in this run's river description above and check the alerts section of the Klamath National Forest website for current closure information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/alerts.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
12.8 mi
Directions
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10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek
Klamath
III+(IV) 17.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater