Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow paddlers by providing a comment or report.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Portuguese Creek Rapid is a straightforward Class II drop characterized by moderate boulder gardens and scattered rock formations that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate between mid-stream boulders and potential shallow sections, with the primary line running center-right to avoid potential pin spots and hydraulic features. During low water periods, increased attention to rock dodging and maintaining momentum will be critical for clean passage.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Sarah Totten Campground Put-In
Rapid
III
Hamburg Falls
Rapid
N/A
Old Country Store Access
Rapid
II
O'Neil Creek Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Rocky Point Access
Rapid
II
Granite Point Rapid
Rapid
II
Sluice Box Rapid
Rapid
II
Sluice Box (aka Grider) Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Sluice Box (aka Grider) Access
Rapid
N/A
Portuguese Creek River Access
Rapid
III
Upper Savage Rapid
Rapid
II
Lower Savage Rapid
Rapid
III
Otter's Playpen
Rapid
III
Fort Goff Falls
Rapid
II
Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Seattle Creek River Access
Rapid
II
Joe Miles Rapid
Rapid
N/A
China Point River Access
Rapid
N/A
Gordons Ferry River Access
Rapid
N/A
Happy Camp Take-Out
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09. Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp
Klamath
III
35.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater