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Rapid CA

Wingate Bar 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
Wingate Bar Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This access serving as a popular take-out for day trips launching from Happy Camp is located at Highway 96 mile 33.9. There are no amenities at this Forest Service-managed site, though it offers ample parking both near the highway and down on a lower bench. The lower bench also provides some opportunities for dispersed camping. A short but steep drive leads to river level, though walking gear down is relatively straightforward. More information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/klamath/recreation/wingate-bar-river-access.

Wingate Bar is temporarily closed to boat launching 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
7.0 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