City: Keno, OR
County: Klamath County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.13585443, -121.94252484
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Whitewater Runs on Klamath River
14 runs (8 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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III
Put-in at this location
01. Keno Dam to Pioneer Park West or Moonshine Falls
8.8 mi
50 ft/mi
IV+
Downstream from here (7.4 mi to put-in)
02. Moonshine Falls Access to Spring Island
4.7 mi
92 ft/mi
III-IV+
Downstream from here (9.5 mi to put-in)
03. Spring Island to Access 6
12.0 mi
46 ft/mi
II+
Downstream from here (19.8 mi to put-in)
04. Access 6 to Access 1 (Beswick Run)
4.4 mi
II
Downstream from here (24.4 mi to put-in)
05. Access 1 to K’utárawáx·u (Grizzly Hill) Access
6.4 mi
IV
Downstream from here (28.8 mi to put-in)
06. K’utárawáx·u / Grizzly Hill Access to K’účasčas / Fall Creek Access
2.7 mi
73 ft/mi
II+
Downstream from here (31.5 mi to put-in)
07. K’účasčas / Fall Creek Access to Iron Gate
6.3 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (37.3 mi to put-in)
08. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG
49.0 mi
13 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III
80 mi away
09. Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp
35.2 mi
III+(IV)
102 mi away
10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek
17.9 mi
II
113 mi away
12. Coon Creek to Green Riffle
20.0 mi
III+(IV)
119 mi away
11. Ishi Pishi Bridge to Dolans Bar
5.5 mi
II
123 mi away
13. Dolans Bar to Weitchpec
18.0 mi
II
139 mi away
14. Weitchpec to Requa
43.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Keno Recreation Area offers a concrete boat ramp facility located on river right, just downstream of the Highway 66 bridge near Keno, Oregon. The site serves as the standard take-out for the popular Keno Run and can be used as an upper put-in for extended paddling trips on the Big Bend Run. The facility includes parking, restrooms, picnic tables, a turnaround loop, and a bike rack, making it a convenient access point for day trips and longer expeditions.
The Klamath River at this location is a major river with significant flow—averaging over 18,000 cubic feet per second—and a moderate gradient of approximately 15.9 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, so paddlers should check current conditions before launching. The nearby Topsy Campground provides overnight camping options, and camping fees include access to the boat ramp along with shower facilities and RV services. This access point is well-positioned for paddlers looking to explore the Klamath River's upper sections in the Cascade Range area.
The Klamath River at this location is a major river with significant flow—averaging over 18,000 cubic feet per second—and a moderate gradient of approximately 15.9 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, so paddlers should check current conditions before launching. The nearby Topsy Campground provides overnight camping options, and camping fees include access to the boat ramp along with shower facilities and RV services. This access point is well-positioned for paddlers looking to explore the Klamath River's upper sections in the Cascade Range area.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Topsy Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Klamath Hills Recreation Area
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Upper Klamath Lake
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Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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Upper Klamath Wild and Scenic River
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