Klamath - 3) Happy Camp to Coon Creek


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3) Happy Camp to Coon Creek

Usual Difficulty III+(IV) (may vary with level)
Length 18 Miles

Dragon's Tooth from above


Dragon's Tooth from above
Photo of Dragon's Tooth by Scott McKinnon taken 7/29/2002 @ 950cfs

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
KLAMATH R NR SEIAD VALLEY CA
usgs-11520500 700 - 8000 cfs III+(IV) 00h46m 1750 cfs (rc= 0.1 )


River Description



Bigwater rapids, warm water and minimal hazards are the trademarks of the "Lower Klamath". Most rapids are class II wavetrains with a few larger rapids thrown in to spice things up. The exception is class IV "Dragon's Tooth" which loves to flip rafts but doesn't have too much of a hazard/ Year round flows make the Klamath a popular option for summer boating, offering a variety of day trips or multi-day car or river support trips. Although Highway 96 follows the river, it is often out of view and the scenery is very nice. Wildlife is common with Eagle and Osprey sightings being common, as well as Black Bear and Elk.


Seventeen miles below Happy Camp, Ukonom Creek is a popular side hike with lush vegetation and a beautiful waterfall.

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-07-18 21:08:25

Dragon's Tooth (left side) from below

Detail Trip Report Edit  Dragon's Tooth (left side) from below  Klamath, CA(227.95KB .jpeg)

Dragon's Tooth from above

Detail Trip Report Edit  Dragon's Tooth from above  Klamath, CA(85.80KB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Klamath below Seiad Valley

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
KLAMATH R NR SEIAD VALLEY CA
usgs-11520500 700 - 8000 cfs III+(IV) 00h46m 1750 cfs (rc= 0.1 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
700 -8000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable III+(IV)

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When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
7y117d23h45m Klamath [CA] Dragon's Tooth (left side) from below 950cfs Scott McKinnon

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
15.3Dragon's ToothIVPhoto

Rapid Descriptions

Dragon's Tooth (Class IV, Mile 15.3)

Dragon's Tooth from above

Dragon's Tooth from above
Photo of Dragon's Tooth by Scott McKinnon taken 7/29/2002 @ 950cfs



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