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Blue Nose Boat Ramp

Blue Nose is a small, unsigned river access point on Highway 96 west of Happy Camp consisting of a rough road to the water's edge with no parking or turnaround area.

This primitive access is suitable for fishing and non-motorized boating on the Klamath River, a designated Wild and Scenic River with numerous rapids and cascades that vary in difficulty by season and water level.

No amenities, water, or restrooms are available; visitors should bring their own water and pack out all trash.


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