Meeting Time and Place
Where: Tree of Heaven Campground
When: Full Day – 9:30 a.m.; 1/2 Day – Noon
Take-out Time: Around 4 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
There are airports in Medford OR and Redding CA, with rental cars available.
What To Bring
Definitely Bring:
- Swimsuits or shorts
- Tennis shoes, river sandals or river booties
- Long sleeve shirt / windbreaker
- Fleece top
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses with straps
- Sunscreen and lip balm
Optional
- Camera with extra film
- Binoculars
- Spare glasses or contact lenses
- Insect repellent
What We Bring
- Coast Guard approved life jackets and helmets
- Wetsuits and paddle jackets when needed
- Dry bags for your personal gear
- First Aid
- River Rescue Equipment
- Drinking Water
- Food, snacks and meals
- Inflatable Kayaks, if requested
Your safety and comfort are our utmost concern. Our guides are mature, skilled professionals, certified in first aid and CPR. All trips are equipped with first aid kits and river rescue equipment. Safety procedures will be explained in detail prior to and during the trip. Because of the inherent risks involved with any outdoor activity, we are required to have you sign an acknowledgment of risk and release of liability before your trip.
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.
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 II and III runs. You may have exclusive use of a kayak for $10/day.
If you would like to purchase some of your own river gear, go to NRS.
Accomodations and Restaurants
Hotels and Restaurants in Yreka
Tree of Heaven Campground Reservations
Tipping
If you feel your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way 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.
We reserve the right to use any photographs taken by our staff during any trip for commercial or educational purposes.