Klamath Section — Attraction in Crescent City

Coastal Road Trip 2024 We found this location where the Klamath River meets the Ocean. A short walk to the ocean in late August yielded one native camping in a sheltered zone, four wildlife agents chatting about work, and a couple miles of talking too and taking in the playfulness of a few dozen sea lions or seals who enjoyed frolicking near the beach side as the ocean tide meets the river. I’ve come to find out every fisherman knows this area but for me it was a highlight in late summer as we travelled the entire California coast line. While standing beach side chatting at the seals I wondered if it is allowed or safe to kayak or SUP this portion of the mouth as one would naturally have seals/sea lions swimming around you? Is it legal? Is it safe for an experienced water sport enthusiast? Is the water from the river, toxic at this end point where it...

This is known locally as Klamath Beach. It's 1.3 miles past Kamp Klamath where the mouth of the Klamath River meets the Pacific Ocean. The Ocean is very rough here with very strong waves and rip tides, but a sand bar separates the river from the Ocean and you can swim on the river side of the sand bar. This beach is a driftwood heaven. I've never seen so much accumulated driftwood from winter storms. There are also tribal structures adjacent to the beach as this is Yurok...

Loved seeing the salmon run at the mouth of the Klamath. Seals, sea lions and gulls feeding. Didn't see any eagles the day we went. Lots to explore and a town nearby for food. Great place to...