Meeting Time and Place

We traditionally meet at the Tree of Heaven Campground, but due to Forest Service closures, river flows, or other conditions, we may meet at Ash Creek River Access or Snag Hole. We will confirm meeting place prior to the trip. The directions to each location are included below.

Where: Tree of Heaven Campground
When: 9:00 a.m. or as otherwise arranged.
Take-out Time: 1/2 day: 12:30-1:00 p.m.; Full Day: 2:30-3:00 p.m.

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

Restrooms available at put-in and take-out.

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Where: Ash Creek River Access
When: 9:00 a.m. or as otherwise arranged.
Take-out Time: 1/2 day: 1-1:30 p.m.; Full Day: 3-3:30 p.m.

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. After 1.7 miles, turn left at the iron bridge onto Klamath River Road. Follow about 1/4 miles to the Ash Creek River Access sign.

Traveling South, Hwy 96 is about 15 miles below the Oregon border at the Collier Rest Area. Take the Colliers / 96 exit and follow down river. After passing the 263 junction, go another 1.7 miles, turn left at the iron bridge onto Klamath River Road. Follow about 1/4 miles to the Ash Creek River Access sign.

Driving time from Mt. Shasta, 1 hr, Redding, 2 1/4 hrs, Ashland, 30 minutes

Restrooms are available at the take-out. None at put-in. If traveling from the south, the Mobil Truck Stop in Yreka is a good bathroom break. If traveling from the north Colliers Rest Area is a convenient stop.

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Where: Snag Hole Access
When: 9:00 a.m. or as otherwise arranged.
Take-out Time: 1/2 day: 1-1:45 p.m.; Full Day: 3-3:45 p.m.

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. After 0.7 miles, turn left. It’ll come quick and it is unmarked so drive slow, but you’ll see our boats.

Traveling South, Hwy 96 is about 15 miles below the Oregon border at the Collier Rest Area. Take the Colliers / 96 exit and follow down river. After passing the 263 junction, go another 0.7 miles, turn left. It’ll come quick and it is unmarked so drive slow, but you’ll see our boats.

Driving time from Mt. Shasta, 1 hr, Redding, 2 1/4 hrs, Ashland, 30 minutes

Restrooms are available at the take-out. None at the put-in. If traveling from the south, the Mobil Truck Stop in Yreka is a good bathroom break. If traveling from the north Colliers Rest Area is a convenient stop.

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What To Bring

What We Bring

• Coast Guard approved life jackets and helmets
• Wetsuits and paddle jackets when needed
• Dry bags for your personal gear
• Deli-style lunch for full day trips
• Cooler for personal snacks/lunches and beverages on 1/2 day trips
• First Aid
• River Rescue Equipment
• Extra Drinking Water
• Inflatable Kayaks, if requested