Family Rafting on the Middle Klamath River with Living Waters Recreation
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for beginners and families with children aged 3 and up; basic swimming ability recommended.
Overview
Float the Middle Klamath River with Living Waters Recreation on a family-friendly half-day rafting trip boasting moderate rapids, refreshing swims, and abundant wildlife. Perfect for first-timers and young adventurers.
Middle Klamath River Half Day Trip
3 Hours • Ages 3+
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of the Middle Klamath River on a half-day rafting adventure perfect for families and first-time rafters. Enjoy exciting rapids, refreshing swims, and the chance to spot diverse bird species. With optional inflatable kayaks and knowledgeable guides, this trip promises laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories.
Middle Klamath River - Half Day Trip
Duration
3 hours
Trip Information: Ages: 3+ Class II-III (Family Fun) Season: May - October Starting at 9:30am or 1:30pm
Trip Overview:
We recommend the middle Klamath River for families with young children ages 3 and older, as well as first-time rafters. This section of the river offers plenty of small to medium rapids that will make this a fun-filled family river rafting trip. Get ready for some infectious laughter from your children as well as whoops of joy from adults who feel like kids again. Between the rapids, there is plenty of time for a relaxing swim in the cool, refreshing water or engaging in a rousing water fight with other rafters.
You might also choose to just sit back, relax, and soak up the warm summer sunshine. If your are a bird watcher, be sure to bring along your binoculars for spotting a wide variety of species from small finches, orioles and jays to flycatchers, ducks, and herons, among many others. You may even add a few new species to your birding life list. Also available on this stretch of the middle Klamath River is an opportunity to try maneuvering an inflatable kayak.
What's Included Free use of wet suits and splash jackets. As an added feature, we also offer the free use of our inflatable kayaks with booking.
""The Middle Klamath River was a great river trip. We have taken several river trips and this one was first class. Our guide had good knowledge on local flora, fauna, and history.""
- Vince Cavender, small business owner
Adventure Tips
Bring Water Shoes
Wear secure water shoes instead of flip-flops to protect your feet and improve grip on slippery rocks and the raft floor.
Use Binoculars for Birdwatching
Pack lightweight binoculars to spot river birds, including orioles, herons, and flycatchers along the riverbanks.
Arrive Early for Orientation
Get to the launch point 30 minutes ahead to receive thorough safety instructions and wetsuit fitting from experienced guides.
Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin with reef-safe sunscreen to minimize environmental impact on the pristine Klamath River ecosystem.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great blue heron
- River otter
History
The Klamath River has been central to Native American tribes for millennia and remains crucial for salmon spawning.
Conservation
Living Waters Recreation supports low-impact river use and educates visitors on protecting the river’s fragile ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Included rental wetsuits keep you comfortable and warm in cool river water.
spring|fall|summer specific
Splash Jacket
Stay dry and shielded from wind between rapids with a waterproof splash jacket.
spring|fall|summer specific
Water Shoes
Protect your feet and improve traction on slick surfaces during the trip.
summer|null specific
Binoculars
Bring for better views of the abundant birds and wildlife along the river corridor.