Paddling near Fort Klamath, OR

Fort Klamath sits in the Upper Klamath Basin of southern Oregon, surrounded by some of the most productive paddling water in the state. The Wood River begins near Jackson F. Kimball State Park just outside town and flows through wetlands into Agency Lake, while Upper Klamath Lake — the largest freshwater lake in Oregon — and its marked 9.5-mile canoe trail are within reach. Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge adds a quieter, wildlife-rich option for canoes and kayaks. The basin's position on the Pacific Flyway makes nearly every paddle a birding trip as well.