This access is located in Somes Bar approx. ½ mile down Ishi Pishi Road on both sides of the bridge over the Klamath River. On the east end of the bridge there is a foot trail down to the confluence where the Salmon River meets the Klamath River. This is a very popular fishing spot for Salmon and Steelhead. (Check the Fish & Game regulations for this area)

On the west end of the bridge there is a gravel dirt road that goes under the bridge ending across from the confluence. A popular put-in for rafters floating down through the Ikes rapids to Orleans.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only.

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Located approx. 8 miles downstream from Orleans, Big Bar offers a gravel dirt road to an excellent boat launch for drift and jet boats. There is an information kiosk, ample parking and excellent access to the river’s edge for fishing. This is a popular take-out for boaters floating down from Orleans through the “gorge”.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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The Marble Mountain Wilderness is one of California’s oldest formally designated wilderness areas. Originally established in 1931 as the Marble Mountain Primitive Area, it later became one of the original wilderness areas established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. It contains over a quarter of a million acres of rugged mountainous terrain, diverse vegetation and picturesque high elevation lakes and streams. It was named for Marble Mountain, a monolith of white limestone standing 6,880 feet above sea level. Boulder Peak at 8,229 feet is the highest point in the wilderness and the mouth of Wooley Creek at the wilderness boundary is the lowest point at 640 feet.

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“Freight Train” Rapid on the Salmon River

Under the Klamath Wild and Scenic River designation, the entire Salmon River system with it North and South Forks were designated a Scenic River and Recreational River within the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System in 1981. The watersheds of two great wilderness areas combine to form the Salmon River. The North Fork of the Salmon River begins high up in the Marble Mountains Wilderness while the South Fork of the Salmon finds its origins in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The two forks join forces at a place aptly called Forks of Salmon. Twenty miles further west and the Salmon River empties into the Klamath and continues on to the Pacific Ocean. This area is rich with history and culture of native people and of gold seekers and pioneers.

“Last Chance” Rapid on the Salmon River

In the early 1980’s, the Salmon River was discovered as a premier opportunity for whitewater rafting, offering 14 miles of Class IV and V rapids. Every spring, river enthusiasts flock to the Salmon River to enjoy the annual snowmelt provided whitewater.

Spring Snowmelt on the Salmon River

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This access is located just outside of the Nordheimer Campground. To access the river, drive through the campground and down to the river. Excellent spot for rafting, fishing or swimming.

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This access is located along the Salmon River Road and leads down to Cascade Falls, a Class IV rapid during spring rafting season. Perched above the falls, this access offers an excellent view of whitewater enthusiasts enjoying the river and access to swimming.

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This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the confluence of Whitmore Creek and the Klamath River. Very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length .3 miles.

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Located approx. 12 miles upstream from Orleans, this access consists of a very windy gravel dirt road down to the Klamath River. Due to its steepness and sharp turns, this access is not recommended for jet boats RV’s or vehicles towing long trailers. A very popular take out for rafters and drift boats.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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Located in Orleans just below the bridge over the Klamath River. This access has a gravel dirt road to the river’s edge and is an excellent place launching drift and jet boats. This long gravel bar requires 4 wheel drive at times later in the fall. Very popular bank fishing spot for Salmon, Steelhead and Chad.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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Located approx. 2 miles downstream from Orleans , this river access is a very popular bank fishing spot as well as boat launch. There is a gravel dirt road down to an information kiosk and ample parking.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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