Kayaking & Canoeing Near Klamath Falls, Oregon
Kayaking the Klamath Basin — Lakes, Rivers, and Wildlife Refuges
The Klamath Basin offers some of the best paddling in Southern Oregon with access to Upper Klamath Lake, Lake of the Woods, and miles of river and marsh waterways. Whether you're launching for a morning paddle or a full-day trip through the wildlife refuge, the water is minutes from Ridgewater Properties in Klamath Falls.
Upper Klamath Canoe Trail
The Upper Klamath Canoe Trail is a 9.5-mile water trail that meanders through the marshlands of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Four segments — Crystal Creek, Malone Springs, Recreation Creek, and Wocus Cut — offer paddlers the only way to explore the refuge. Bald eagles, white pelicans, and other wildlife line the route. The trail is accessible year-round and located minutes from Ridgewater Properties.
Paddle Year-Round in Oregon's City of Sunshine
With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Klamath Falls gives paddlers one of the longest kayaking seasons in the Pacific Northwest. Upper Klamath Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Rockies, and the surrounding basin adds rivers, canoe trails, and mountain lakes — all accessible year-round from Ridgewater Properties.