KLAMATH FALLS RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Two Days Rafting Hell’s Corner to Kikaceki Canyon — The West’s Best Whitewater
A focused, two-day river camp out that runs Spring Island to Fall Creek access and covers Hell’s Corner, Wards Canyon and a class 4+ finale—this guide distills the route, timing and what to expect.
Two Days Rafting Hell’s Corner to Kikaceki Canyon — The West’s Best Whitewater.
Embark on an unforgettable two-day river adventure on a stretch that now runs freely below the dams, moving from Spring Island downriver through Hell’s Corner and Wards Canyon and finishing with a wild float through Kikaceki Canyon. Evenings at camp are deliberately relaxed—arrive early for appetizers and watch the river’s slow recovery through the old Copco reservoir footprint, now called Kikaceki Valley.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hell’s Corner & Wards Canyon
This itinerary threads two of the trip’s signature sections—Hell’s Corner and Wards Canyon—offering sustained whitewater and scenery over the trip’s first day and into the following morning.
Early Camp Arrival and Evening Relaxation
Day one finishes with an early camp setup and time to relax; the schedule intentionally leaves room for appetizers and low-key evenings by the river.
Kikaceki Canyon — Class 4+ Finale
The trip culminates with an exhilarating float through Kikaceki Canyon (class 4+), a final stretch that delivers both technical whitewater and dramatic canyon scenery while tracing the river’s healing through the Kikaceki Valley.
What the day feels like
What the two-day camp out feels like
This is a focused, multi-day river run: day one moves from Spring Island downriver to Frain Ranch for lunch and then to camp; day two starts early to finish Hell’s Corner, cross the old Copco reservoir footprint (Kikaceki Valley) for a final lunch, and finish with a high-adrenaline run through Kikaceki Canyon before taking out at Fall Creek access.
THE RIVER
Hell’s Corner & Wards Canyon
This itinerary threads two of the trip’s signature sections—Hell’s Corner and Wards Canyon—offering sustained whitewater and scenery over the trip’s first day and into the following morning.
THE CAMP
Early Camp Arrival and Evening Relaxation
Day one finishes with an early camp setup and time to relax; the schedule intentionally leaves room for appetizers and low-key evenings by the river.
THE FINALE
Kikaceki Canyon — Class 4+ Finale
The trip culminates with an exhilarating float through Kikaceki Canyon (class 4+), a final stretch that delivers both technical whitewater and dramatic canyon scenery while tracing the river’s healing through the Kikaceki Valley.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this two-day camp out suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two-day trip; pick up begins at 8:00 a.m. and drop-off is planned for 5:30 p.m.
Meet at 53 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 for the scheduled pick-up.
Night one includes arrival at camp after lunch with time set aside for appetizers and relaxation beside the river.
The route culminates in a class 4+ canyon run; expect technical whitewater and sustained river travel over two days.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Upper Klamath 2 Day Camp Out?
It is a two-day trip; pick up is at 8:00 a.m. and drop-off at 5:30 p.m.
Where do participants meet for the trip?
The meeting location is 53 North Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520.
What sections of river does the trip run?
Day one runs from Spring Island downriver to Frain Ranch with camp following lunch; day two completes Hell’s Corner, moves into Kikaceki Valley and finishes with Kikaceki Canyon.
How challenging is the final canyon section?
The finale through Kikaceki Canyon is rated class 4+ and delivers the trip’s most technical whitewater.
Will there be meals on the trip?
The itinerary includes lunch at Frain Ranch on day one and the last lunch in the Kikaceki Valley area; night one features appetizers and a relaxed camp evening.
What scenic or natural features are part of the trip?
Beyond whitewater, the route passes Wards Canyon and the old Copco Reservoir footprint (Kikaceki Valley), where the river’s recovery is visible year after year.