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Rapid CA Class II

Oak Bottom (Vunxàrak)

Salmon - Brannons Bar to Klamath River (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The rapid at Oak Bottom forms a great set of standing waves at a range of flows. The famed Oak Bottom Wave that was a popular play spot in the late 90s and early 00s is no longer what it once was due to changes in the boulder bar that forms the rapid's constriction but it still is a very good surf wave and is sometimes surfed park-and-play style. It's a very short downstream paddle from the parking area at the Oak Bottom River Access to the wave and the walk back up is easy.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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Brannons Bar to Klamath River
Salmon
II(III) 4.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater