Access Site
CA
Klondike Lake
City: Big Pine, CA
County: Inyo County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.20359000, -118.30128300
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
BISHOP Creek Above PP NO 6 Near BISHOP CA
13.4 mi away
Abelour Ditch near Bishop CA
13.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Owens River
3 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Upstream from here (5.8 mi from take-out)
3. Collins Rapid
0.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (16.6 mi from take-out)
2. Fish Slough Wave
0.1 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (19.7 mi from take-out)
Pleasant Valley Reservoir to Pleasant Valley Campground Footbridge
1.3 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Klondike Lake boat ramp provides access to the Owens River, a scenic river flowing through the Inyo National Forest in California's Eastern Sierra region. This access point is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.
The boat ramp is located just outside the town of Big Pine, CA, with nearby campsites available at the Cedar Flat Group Campground and Big Pine Creek Campground. The Owens River in this area is a medium-sized waterway with generally calm flow, making it an excellent option for paddlers and casual boaters. Nearby recreation areas like the Tinemahah Viewing Area offer opportunities to enjoy the region's natural beauty.
Access to the Klondike Lake boat ramp is currently free this summer, according to recent reports. Boaters should be aware that motorized watercraft access may be limited to one-hour time slots to facilitate inspections. Overall, the Klondike Lake boat ramp provides a convenient put-in point for exploring the Owens River by kayak, canoe, or small boat.
The boat ramp is located just outside the town of Big Pine, CA, with nearby campsites available at the Cedar Flat Group Campground and Big Pine Creek Campground. The Owens River in this area is a medium-sized waterway with generally calm flow, making it an excellent option for paddlers and casual boaters. Nearby recreation areas like the Tinemahah Viewing Area offer opportunities to enjoy the region's natural beauty.
Access to the Klondike Lake boat ramp is currently free this summer, according to recent reports. Boaters should be aware that motorized watercraft access may be limited to one-hour time slots to facilitate inspections. Overall, the Klondike Lake boat ramp provides a convenient put-in point for exploring the Owens River by kayak, canoe, or small boat.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Inyo National Forest
Located within
Tinemahah Viewing Area
Located within