Copco and Iron Gate Reservoirs (removed)
- Status
- Reservoirs removed; river only
- River access
- Grizzly Hill, Fall Creek, Iron Gate
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Managed by
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Kayak & SUP
- Restrooms
About this lake
Status: Copco and Iron Gate reservoirs no longer exist. Their dams were removed in the Klamath River dam removal project, and the Klamath now flows free through the former reservoir areas. There is no lake boating here.
River access
Since August 1, 2025, five day-use river access sites have been open along the restored reach. The three in California are run by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: K'utárawáx·u (Grizzly Hill), K'účasčas (Fall Creek) and Iron Gate, each open sunrise to sunset. Each site has a river access point, a vault toilet, picnic tables, limited parking and bike racks. All the land around the sites is closed; stay inside the designated sites.
River safety
The river is still reshaping its channel, with rapids, rocks and downed trees. There are Class IV+ rapids below the Grizzly Hill site, so less experienced boaters should take out there. Always wear a life jacket. Sites can close in bad weather.
Coming
An interpretive Heritage Trail linked to the Fall Creek and Grizzly Hill sites, on the ancestral lands of the Shasta Indian Nation, is expected to open in summer 2026.
Getting there & access
Where to go
Use the designated day-use river access sites; all surrounding land is closed to entry.
Safety
Wear a life jacket and plan for rapids, rocks and downed trees. Take out at Grizzly Hill unless you're an advanced boater.
- Hazard
- Class IV+ rapids below Grizzly Hill
- CDFW
- 530-225-2300
What's here
Kayaking
River access for rafts and kayaks
Restrooms
Vault toilet at each site
Rules & official resources
- All lands surrounding the recreation sites remain closed; no trespassing outside the designated sites; California sites open sunrise to sunsetklamathrenewal.org ↗
- Users should always wear a life jacket; Class IV+ rapids downriver of the Grizzly Hill access site, where non-advanced boaters should exitklamathrenewal.org ↗
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