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Permits for Whitewater Rafting on the Klamath River

Whitewater rafting permits are not required for non-commercial private rafters or kayakers on the Klamath River. However, commercial whitewater rafting outfitters operate on a permit basis and are required to fill out and submit a trip card at put-in. These trip cards DO NOT need to be submitted by private boaters. Fire Permits and Restrictions If you are camping in California in Klamath National Forest a fire permit is required. California state law requires a permit for all campfires and use of camping stoves on National Forest land. If you are floating and/or camping along the Klamath River, you will need a campfire permit. Campfires include wood fires, charcoal fires, and portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel. All fires must be contained in a fire-pan. During extremely dry years all open fires may be restricted. Campfire permits are not required if you are camping in Oregon on Bureau of Land Management property. However, fire-bans may be in effect if it is an extremely dry season. All campfires must be contained in a fire pan or grill. Images courtesy of All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting

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