Tree of Heaven River Trip Information  

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Level of difficuty
Rates, reservations and cancellation policy

Meeting time and place

We usually meet the morning of our trip at  9:30 am  at "Tree of Heaven" campground. We get off the river around  4  in the afternoon.  Half-day trips usually meet at noon unless otherwise arranged. Traveling North on I-5, take the third Yreka exit, turn left under the freeway; at the stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 263. Go for about 8 miles. When you come to Hwy 96, turn left. Tree of Heaven is 4 miles down the road, the first campground on your left. Traveling South, Hwy 96 is about 15 miles below the Oregon border at the Collier Rest Area. Tree of Heaven is about 5 miles west. Driving time from  Mt. Shasta, 1 hr, Redding, 2 1/4  hrs, Ashland, 30 minutes There are airports in Medford OR and Redding CA, with rental cars available.

Local accommodations
- Miner's Inn Best Western in Yreka, 800-528-1234
- Super 8 Motel in Yreka, 530-842-5781
- Klamath River Resort Inn, near Happy Camp, 530-493-2735

Local campgrounds, for reservation 877-444-6777, www.recreation.gov
- Tree of Heaven
- Sarah Totten, 30 miles west of Tree of Heaven on Highway 96

Restaurants
- Ming's Restaurant & Lounge in Yreka, 530-842-3888
- Casa Ramos in Yreka, 530-842-7172

Equipment
We supply the finest river equipment, including wetsuits and paddle jackets (when needed), top-of-the-line Coast Guard approved life jackets and helmets.

Inflatable kayaks
Our self-bailing inflatable kayaks are one-person rafts, very stable, easy to paddle and immense fun. At safe water levels, we bring a few to share on our class 2 and 3 runs.
Inflatable Kayaks  

Food
Half-day trips include a light snack. A buffet lunch is served on day trips. On multi-day trips we provide all meals, from lunch the first day through lunch the last day. We serve fresh, wholesome food, organic when available. We make every effort to accommodate your needs and preferences; let us know if you are on a special diet or have food allergies. Fresh drinking water is available at all times.

Gratuities
If you feel your guide did a great job, a tip is the perfect to show your appreciation.

Souvenirs
River Dancers T-shirts and hats are nice mementos of your adventure. Ask your guides at the end of your trip.

WHAT TO BRING
On the river
- Swimsuit and shorts
- T-shirt
- Long sleeve shirt
- Windbreaker
- Tennis shoes, river sandals or river booties
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses with straps
- Sunscreen and lip balm

If you would like to purchase some of your own river gear, go to NRS

Optional
- Camera with extra film or batteries
- Binoculars
- Spare glasses or contact lenses
- Insect repellent

We reserve the right to use any photographs taken by our staff during any trip for commercial or educational purposes.

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