Local Public Notices

Public Notices

Recreation Site Access Information

KRRC’s recreation sites are currently open according to the schedule and information below. In the event of adverse weather conditions, please continue to check this website for status updates on the recreation sites. 

Recreation Access Sites Open

When: August 1, 2025

What: The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) is implementing its Recreation Management Plan, which includes the construction or improvement of five day-use recreation river access sites along the restored reach of the Klamath River at the previous J.C. Boyle, Copco, and Iron Gate reservoir areas. Beginning on August 1, 2025, the sites are open to the public. Each site has a river access point, vault toilet, picnic table(s), limited parking, and bike racks. All lands surrounding the recreation sites remain closed. No trespassing outside of the designated recreation site is allowed.

Information about the five recreation sites is available on KRRC’s website: klamathrenewal.org/recreation

Where: Five recreation day-use access sites are open to the public on the restored Klamath River reach between Keno, Oregon and Hornbrook, California:

  • Pioneer Park West (Oregon):
    • Open daily from 7:00am – 7:00pm unless otherwise posted
    • Users should be aware of hazardous waters downriver of the access site.
  • Moonshine Falls (Oregon):
    • Open daily from 7:00am – 7:00pm unless otherwise posted
    • Users should be aware of hazardous waters downriver of the access site.
  • K’utárawáx·u (prounounced ku-ta-ra-wa-hhu), also known as Grizzly Hill (California):
    • Open daily from sunrise to sunset
    • Users should be aware of hazardous waters downriver of the access site.
  • K’účasčas (pronounced ku-chas-chas), also known as Fall Creek (California):
    • Open daily from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted
  • Iron Gate (California):
    • Open daily from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted

Cautions: The river is undergoing natural changes as it reclaims the river channel. There may be hazards in the channel including but not limited to rapids, rocks, and downed trees. Users should always wear a life jacket when on the river and plan trips based on experience levels.

Specifically, there are Class IV+ rapids, which are characterized by intense, powerful, and turbulent waters, downriver of the Pioneer Park West and Moonshine Falls recreation access sites in Oregon and downriver of the K’utárawáx·u (Grizzly Hill) access site in California.

Questions: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages the recreation access sites in Oregon (Pioneer Park West and Moonshine Falls) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife manages the recreation access sites in California (K’utárawáx·u or Grizzly Hill, K’účasčas or Fall Creek, and Iron Gate). Please direct any questions to the following:

  • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Klamath Watershed District Office: 541-883-5734
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife: 530-225-2300
  • KRRC: info@klamathrenewal.org; 510-560-5079

Road Closures

Lakeview Road Closure Extension

When: April 15, 2025 – further notice

What: As authorized by the License Surrender Order issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in November 2022, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) performed necessary construction work related to the drawdown of the J.C. Boyle, Copco, and Iron Gate reservoirs in January 2024 and removal of the four Lower Klamath Project hydroelectric dams later that year. Due to an active construction zone, a 1.1-mile section of Lakeview Road owned by KRRC was temporarily closed for public safety through April 15, 2025. In order to proceed with necessary restoration work, this closure is being extended to ensure public safety as the area remains an active work zone. We will provide further notice when public use is permissible.

Where: Lakeview Road is closed for 1.1 miles uphill from the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery location (just past Lakeview Bridge).

Questions: Please direct all questions, comments, and concerns to the Klamath River Renewal corporation at: info@klamathrenewal.org and/or 510-560-5079.

Archived Public Notices
Local Community Notices
  • Copco No. 1 Dam – Drilling and Blasting Activities: March 2024
  • Construction Blasts at J.C. Boyle Dam in Mid-January to Initiate Reservoir Drawdown: January 2024
Recreation Site Access
  • July 3, 2025: K’utárawáx·u (Grizzly Hill) Recreation Site Access Closure – The K’utárawáx·u (pronounced ku-ta-ra-wa-hhu) (also known as Grizzly Hill) site in California was fully closed the evening of Thursday, July 3, the evening of Thursday, July 17, and all day Friday, July 18 to allow for the final paving of the site access road.
  • May 15, 2025: Klamath Recreation Site Access Information – One recreation site in Oregon (Pioneer Park West) and three recreation sites in California (Grizzly Hill also known as K’utárawáx·u or Copco Valley, Fall Creek also known as K’účasčas, and Iron Gate) opened on May 15, 2025 with limited parking and limited amenities.
  • October 30, 2023: Permanent Closure of Mallard Cove – The Mallard Cove recreation site on Copco Reservoir was permanently closed on October 30, 2023. No camping, day use, or boat access is permitted following the closure.

The following recreation sites at Copco Reservoir were closed on May 12, 2023: Copco Cove.

The following recreation sites at Iron Gate Reservoir were closed on May 12, 2023: Fall Creek, Jenny Creek, Wanaka Springs, Camp Creek, Juniper Point, Overlook Point, Mirror Point, and Long Gulch.

Road Closures
  • Roadway Maintenance – Copco Road: June 2023 – Roadway maintenance will be conducted by Klamath River Renewal Corporation contractors between mileposts 3 to 8 along Copco Road (between Ager Bridge and Lakeview Bridge) beginning on June 19, 2023 and concluding on June 2023. No road closures are anticipated; however, delays and increased traffic are expected. Please be advised that flaggers will be stationed at the areas where maintenance is occurring.
Public Meetings
  • March 19 & 20, 2018: KRRC Informational Meetings – KRRC is hosting informational meetings on the Klamath River Renewal Project, which involves the removal of four hydroelectric dams—JC Boyle, Copco 1 & 2, and Iron Gate— and the restoration of formerly inundated lands. An introductory presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
  • November 7, 8, & 9 2017: KRRC Open Houses – KRRC is hosting a series of three informational Open House meetings on the Klamath River Renewal Project, which involves the removal of four hydroelectric dams—JC Boyle, Copco 1 & 2, and Iron Gate—and the restoration of formerly inundated lands.

If you need a copy of a notice in Spanish or Hmong, please contact us directly with your name and we will provide a translation: info@klamathrenewal.org

Si necesita una copia de un aviso en español o hmong, contáctenos directamente con su nombre y le proporcionaremos una traducción: info@klamathrenewal.org

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Klamath River Renewal Corporation