Redwood & Crater Lake National Park Rafting

World-Class Whitewater Trips Near Crater Lake and Redwoods National Parks
"What just might be the best commercial rafting company in North America. The trips are spectacular beyond description, the guides are the best of the best, the food is incomparable, and the customers are treated like royalty."

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We are a small guide owned and operated company offering whitewater rafting near Crater Lake and the Redwoods National Parks.  You will enjoy world-class river trips in small groups with unparalleled personal service, a handcrafted quality and attention to detail, organic meals, and one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staff’s in the world.

Our rafting trips near Crater Lake National Park begin from Ashland, Oregon – a place where culture, nature, and adventure travel come together,. Ashland is a little over 2 hours southwest of the park and is a destination for many travelers visiting Southern Oregon. We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off, and a variety of river trips, from Half-day excursions to Multi-day wilderness vacations.

Our rafting trips near the Redwoods National Park are located along the scenic Lower Klamath River corridor; a 2 to 3 hour drive from the park depending on the trip. The area features magnificent wilderness scenery, crystal clear side streams and abundant wildlife including Black Bear and Bald Eagle in one of the most geologically unique regions on Earth.

 

River Trips near the Parks

  • Learn More Rogue River Rafting - Oregon - Stair Creek Falls

    Rogue River Rafting

    3 to 5 days | May - September | Class III / IV- | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    The Rogue River is an iconic American classic, one of the country's great summer wilderness trips, and a founding member of the National Wild and Scenic River System. It is everything people imagine a Pacific Northwest river to be.

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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.

  • Learn More Ukonom Falls - Lower Klamath River Rafting

    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.

  • Learn More California Salmon Rafting Safari - Moorehouse Creek Rapid

    California Salmon Rafting Safari

    3 Days / 3 nights or 4 Days / 4 nights | April - June | Class IV+/ V | Gateway: Medford, OR (MFR)

    The West Coasts premier spring run - one of the most spectacular class V trips in the country. Combine a remote & extremely beautiful canyon, unique & comfortable pop-up glamping (a wood-fired sauna!), & unequaled class IV-V whitewater. This is a unique & world-class, high-adventure trip.

  • Learn More Illinois River Rafting, Oregon - Klondike Peak

    Illinois River Rafting

    4 days | April - early May | Class IV+ (V) | Gateway: Medford OR (MFR)

    One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. We can only take 24 guests per year.

  • Learn More Clear Creek Kayaking - Clear Creek of the Klamath - California

    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.

  • Learn More Scott River Rafting - Northern California

    The Scott River

    1 day (also also run with the Cal Salmon) | April - Early June | Class V | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

    The Scott river is a lesser known sister river to the California Salmon and shares many of its attributes. It is an incredible and seldom run river with world-class whitewater. However, the Scott’s whitewater is more technical and continues in nature with long complex boulder gardens laced with steep drops.... learn more

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
  • "It far exceeded my expectations, I don't think I can ever take another river trip with another company. You made Zach's 40th celebration absolutely amazing... blew all expectations out of the water. Will definitely return again!" - Melanie
  • "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."
  • "Momentum Guides & Trips are Amazing – We did a 4 day trip down the Rogue River. The entire adventure was flawless and amazing. The guides are fun smart and provide Ritz Carlton like service in the wilderness– obviously the bathroom situation is a bit tough on us city folk 🙂 You spend each day rafting, kayaking and/or swimming down a very scenic river only to arrive at at a charming campsite. The execution from start to finish is well orchestrated and eases all burdens for the people who have wilderness-deficit."
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