Klamath River Rafting

Oregon and Northern California's restored Klamath River

We are a small guide owned and operated company offering whitewater rafting on the beautiful Klamath River – from mellow to heart-pounding, from Half-day excursions to Multi-day wilderness vacations. The Klamath River is the second largest in California and features more than 180 miles of premier whitewater rafting.

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Rafting The Klamath River After The Dams – Find out more about the largest dam removal in history >>

With its origin located near Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, the Klamath River carves out a beautiful and diverse river canyon through one of the most unique geological regions on Earth.  It journeys through the ancient lava flows of the Western Cascades, the cool granite of the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains and finally through the lush Coast Range of Northern California.

In 2024 four dams were removed from the Klamath River – the largest dam removal in history. The river now runs free from Keno to the Ocean – with 44 miles of reservoirs, diversions, and sections trapped in between once again a free flowing river.

The name “Klamath” means “swiftness” in Chinook, and swift is a perfect description of our Upper Klamath Rafting Trips. The newly restored river is home to one of the most beautiful and exciting summer day trips in the West and our extremely unique, active, and comfortable 2-day whitewater adventure. It is a whitewater playground and gives rafters a front row seat to a quickly healing river after the historic Klamath dam removals. This is the river Momentum got its start on and we are so excited for the next chapter of the ‘Upper K’

Our Lower Klamath down-river trips take you through the most scenic and secluded portions of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains.  This portion of the river features fun, splashy whitewater (even more exciting in kayaks), sandy beaches, amazing swimming holes and a staggering amount of wildlife.  Also one the finest side hikes in the west – the rainforest setting of Ukonom Falls.  It is a perfect river for families, beginners and relaxed adventurers.

Our Klamath Rafting trips are done with our signature style, attention to detail, and handcrafted quality. We focus on smaller trips, comfortable and innovative wilderness camping – including our award winning base camps, creative menus, personal service and hospitality, one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staffs in the world, and with all the little details and touches we are known for. Visit our About Us and Why Momentum pages to learn more.

Below are all our Klamath River trips. Please visit our Home Page for an introduction to Momentum and all our river adventures.

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    Upper Klamath River Rafting Safari

    2 days | June - Sept | Class IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    Steep, technical whitewater, an award winning ultra-comfortable ‘safari style’ backcountry camp (think glamping), & the most beautiful and exciting sections of the Upper Klamath after the historic dam removals. An action packed and comfortable luxury camping trip - combining the ‘old’ with the ‘new’ for one of the most unique trips in the U.S.

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    Lower Klamath River Rafting

    3 days (1 to 4 day charter options) | April - Early August | Class III+ | Gateway: Ashland, OR / Northern CA

    The Wild and Scenic Lower Klamath River is the second largest river in California and offers fun splashy rapids, spectacular mountain scenery, beautiful side hikes, warm water, and a staggering amount of wildlife. Its flexible logistics make it a favorite for custom group and family trips ranging from high adventure seekers to youth and school groups.

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    Clear Creek Kayaking Safari

    3 days | Mid May - Mid June | Class IV | Gateway: Ashland, OR - MFR (Nor Cal)

    Clear Creek is like no other stretch of river in the country & one of the most unique trips we offer. The trip combines high adventure, spectacular beauty, pop-up riverside glamping, & a chance to run a stretch of river that is rarely seen (or even heard of).

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    Upper Klamath Day Trips

    1 Day | April - Oct | Class II to IV+ | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath River after the historic dam removals. We offer high adventure day trips as well as a more mellow scenic day trip. Including a trip down the newly freed Kikaceki Canyon - one most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West.

Recent Testimonials

  • "There is no way this trip could have been any better and it will be the standard to which all future river trips will be compared. Your guides are true professionals, incredibly hard working, and just plain great people. The meal/camping situation was astoundingly good, especially given the remoteness and duration of the trip. And of course the scenery was mind-blowing, and the itinerary (loved the layover days) allowed for maximum enjoyment. THANK YOU to everyone at Momentum for showing people like me, who could never visit places like this on my own." - James
  • "This was one of the best trips I have ever taken in my life. It exceeded my expectations. I absolutely loved how your employees and guides take care of everything and how everything is just so perfectly planned. I love the attention to details. Our guide Mark was phenomenal. He was funny, informative, caring, fun, challenging, and an absolute blast. Although I didn't get to raft with Katy, every time I hung around with her, she was just amazing. I loved every part of this trip. I organized this trip as a guys trip to celebrate my 40th bday and it was absolutely what I was looking for. Thank you for existing. Thank you for your vision. And thank you for helping me have an unforgettable 40th celebration. Best river rafting company in the world! " - Tomas
  • "The Best – Our family has been on two rafting trips with Momentum, the Klamath and the Rogue, and they were really first rate. The guides are very experienced and great company, the food is excellent, and they make sure you have a wonderful ride without compromising safety in any way. They go the extra mile on everything e.g. providing gluten free food for one of our party, sending out a guide early in the morning to get the best camping sites, playing games with the kids in the evenings and so on. An extra notch above any other rafting company we have been with. Highly recommended."
  • "Flawless! – Couldn’t imagine a better run trip from A-Z. Loved the guides and the vibe surrounding the entire trip. If I’m ever looking to do another trip I will reach out to Momentum to go with them or even for advice on other companies if they don’t run that area…they are just great people."
  • "Ron and I have been on over 25 trips over the last 40 years by far the BEST TRIP, the most enjoyable, keep up the great work."
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