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Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls boasts some of the most spectacular and diverse architecture south of Portland. Visitors are always amazed at the large number of pelicans that call Klamath Falls home.

Although the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway culminates at the Oregon/California border, the impact of volcanism can still be seen 25 miles south at Lava Beds National Monument. It’s well worth the drive. One final travel advisory: If you think the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway is pretty in the summer, you should see it in the fall.

The Seasons:
There’s a reason for being here, whether it’s for a few hours, a few days – or a few years. For any length of time, and for myriad reasons, the Klamath Basin is a great place to get outside.

Summer
Reasons for being outside range from the relaxing, like taking a walk along the Link River Nature Trail or watching waterfowl and other birds at the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, to the more invigorating, like backpacking at the Sky Lakes Wilderness Area or cross country skiing along the rim at Crater Lake National Park. As the season change so do the activities. Summer offers the most choices. People preferring to take it easy can take a jet boat excursion on Upper Klamath Lake; hike one of the trails at Moore Park; or enjoy the scenery from the port of Crater Lake Lodge. Visitors to Crater Lake National Park can enjoy short hikes near Rim Village, or more vigorously, make the walk to the top of Mount Scott or hike to the Lake’s edge. At the lake, it’s possible to take a quick swim or, for those seeking a more leisurely view, kick back for a guided two-hour boat cruise around the blown out volcano.

Other kinds of water sports – canoeing, motor boating, fishing, and water skiing – are among the possibilities at places like the Lake of the Woods, a classically beautiful high mountain lake with picnic areas, a full-service quality resort, campgrounds and youth camps. For people wanting to get the adrenaline flowing, guided rafting trips on the Upper Klamath River offer a wild ride. The paddle through Hell’s Corner features some of the nation’s most boisterous whitewater. Gentler waters make the canoeing pleasant along trails from Rocky Point at the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge or on several nearby lakes and gentle streams.

The many lakes and rivers also provide a variety of fishing opportunities, from trying for bass at the Lake of the Woods or crappies at Gerber Reservoir to hoping to hook trophy-sized rainbow trout in Upper Klamath Lake to fly-fishing for native fish along the fabled Williamson and Woods Rivers.

Summer is synonymous with camping, both tent and RV. Popular sites are located at the Lake of the Woods, Fourmile Lake, Collier State Park, and Crater Lake National Park.

Fall
Fall is the locals’ favorite season. Cooling temperatures make conditions just right for day or overnight hikes in the Sky Lakes or Mountain Lakes Wilderness Areas, both on the Winema National Forest. It’s also a great season for making the trek up Mount McLoughlin, the distinctive 9,495-foot elevation peak along the Cascade crest. Wildlife viewing is a favorite activity, and fall is one of the best seasons. It’s a time of year when birdwatchers gather at the five National Wildlife Refuges to eyeball the thousands of waterfowl and other birds, which converge in the Klamath Basin. It is regarded the most important gathering point along the Pacific Flyway.

It’s also a good season to visit California’s Lava Beds National Monument and explore some of the hundreds of caves, which are actually lava tubes. A Lava Beds visit also includes tours of sites made famous by the Modoc Indian War, especially the meandering fortifications in Captain Jack’s Stronghold, where a small group of Indians held off far larger forces of U.S. troops.

Winter
For many, the winter focus shifts back to Crater Lake, where in an average winter the snowfall measures 550 inches, which guarantees enough snow for miles of untracked cross country skiing as well as sledding and other snowplay activities. In the Lake of the Woods area, snow-covered roads and trails are cruised by skiers and snowmobilers. Downhill skiers head to the Willamette Pass Ski Area, located in northern Klamath County, or make the drive to three other regional ski areas.

Winter is the season bald eagles converge in the Klamath Basin. Up to 780 eagles winter in the Basin, with peak numbers usually seen in February. For something different, watch the eagles fly from their roosts by parking along Highway 97 near Worden south of Klamath Falls in the pre-dawn hours. Be prepared for sub-freezing temperatures.

Spring
Spring can be fickle, but it is often a good time for bicycling. One of the best places for bicyclists, or hikers or equestrians, is the OC&E-Woods Line State Trail, a 100-plus mile long route that extends from Klamath Falls to Bly, with a spur route from Beatty to the Sycan Marsh. A portion of the former railroad line is paved, but most of the route slices through farmlands and along rivers on a surface best suited for mountain bikes.