LWR is very nice and has professional guides that were good at avoiding obstacles and letting us have fun. We did the Upper Klamath River from Boyle Powerhouse to Copco Lake on August 27 that was pretty much continuous Class 4+ rapids for two hours. Here is my GoPro footage from the trip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE7tsTazN4. One thing to note is that there is a decent amount of driving, first to get to the city of Mt Shasta (in your car) and then to get to the put-in (in their van) and vis versa. We did pick up people in the small town of Keno in Oregon so it might be better to do this river segment if you're staying in Klamath Falls/Medford rather than somewhere in NorCal. The van's AC wasn't working too well on the way back so that could be improved. read more

Tom was awesome and provided a safe and fun experience. He's filled with lots of knowledge and history of the rivers. I highly recommend this fun trip for all! read more

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My family of 8 booked a river rafting trip with Tom. Tom was great with communicating what we need to prepare for prior to our trip and was helpful about the exact location of where to meet him on the Klamath River. Tom was a fabulous guide- fun, patient with the kids and newbies, and knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had a great experience and can't wait to be back next year! read more

Great experience with Tom as our guide, gave us some history on the river while making us laugh with some jokes! Had a wonderful time and was smiling the whole time rafting down, we took the half day trip and will be returning for the full day next time we're in town. Thanks so much Tom! read more

Living Waters offered a really great rafting trip down the Klamath River. The guides were knowledgable and fun to go on a trip with. I particularly enjoyed going in an inflatable kayak because it put you closer to the rapids and it was fun that the kayak was offered by the guiding service. I highly recommend Living Waters. read more

We just took our 18U Allstar Softball Team (National Champs) on a white water rafting adventure last week. Tom bent over backwards to accommodate our team schedule and make sure the girls had a blast on the Klamath River!!! We highly recommend him and his company!! Thanks Tom and the other guides that made the adventure so fun!!! read more

Living Waters Recreation - We highly recommend Living Waters Recreation for your rafting adventure! Tom bent over backwards to help accommodate our team!!! Thank you!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Mt Shasta, California

It was a wonderful experience with Tom. We did middle Klamath river rafting with our group with 3 year and 5 year old. Safe, fun and fully enjoyed our time. Tom is an experience person full of fun facts and humorous jokes. Thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Living Waters provided a great outdoor adventure. The staff was wonderful! They provided a great experience. They gave thorough instruction before the rafting and our guide, Katy, gave us alot of insights regarding local nature and the history of the area. Driver, Tom was provided a history of the area as well as rafting tips and a great lunch! Will definitely use this outfitter for our next adventure in the area. read more

The most fun I've had during this pandemic! Def recommend having Tom set you up for a great time!

Tom and his crew are just awesome. They know the area very well, and are super safety focused! A pleasure to go out on the rivers with this outfit! read more

Hands down, best guide/cook/skillful/experienced dude around. Don't even think about going with another company, Tom and his crew exceeded expectations by 1000 times. Two buddies and myself googled rafting in Northern California, we came across Living Waters Recreation. We flew out to Cali with Zero experience and were looking for adventure, we were unsure what to expect in every aspect of the trip. We met Tom in Mount Shasta and headed up to the UK. All I can say wow, Tom is a professional rafter, funny dude, amazing cook, and super helpful. I watched videos of other rafters/guides...Tom makes the others look like amateurs...and you eat better than you ever have. Highly highly 1000% no brainer to call Tom at living waters recreation and book your trip. Safe, fun, experienced...don't thank me for this recommendation...tell your friends after you experience it. read more

Living Waters Recreation - After the Day 2 on the Upper Klamath. Thanks Tom and Brian! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Mt Shasta, California

We went on 2 rafting trips within a couple of weeks of each other and each trip was so amazing. It was so fun and enjoyable! We heard some really cool stories about previous rafting trips that the guides had been on. One of the guides even stopped to get my nephew (who was so terrified to go in the boat) at a pit stop down the river. It was incredible and he was able to conquer his fear with the patience and love that was shown to him! The spot we stop at for a snack is really nice and relaxing. The guides both are incredible! It is evident that they want everyone safe and to have the best experience. read more

Had a great time on the river the weekend before the 4th. Tom was a terrific guide- with a mix of historical trivia, wildlife knowledge and a couple of good jokes thrown in! He prepared us well for the hazards of the river. And the gourmet deli lunch was the best. The Upper Klamath is a beautiful stretch and although it got hairy a few times, Tom's expert guidance kept the 6 of us from wrapping, flipping or dumping. Thanks Tom! read more

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We went on the 1/2 day rafting trip leaving from Tree of Heaven Campground. It was an amazing trip, and our guide Tom was great. He knows the river so well and was able to give us a great ride thorugh the rapids. He also regaled us with some of the history of the area, along with a few jokes. Our lunch was very tasty. All in all it was an excellent experience and we will repeat it next time we are in the area; although we will probablty opt for the full day trip next time since it was so much fun. read more

We did the half day trip down the Klamath River with Eric as our guide. He was professional, personable and full of great information about rafting and the local area including the commonly seen wildlife. We had a truly great time and learned a lot. We will definitely be back to kick it up to the next level. Well worth the price for the level of skill and detailed attention that you receive. Also, the owners did a wonderful job of explaining all the options and advising the best trip for our particular group. Thanks again for a wonderful experience. read more

We went to The Tree of Heaven with Living waters recreations. Arron was our guide.It was my husband and I and an other family. We rode kayaks most of the time.Then we talked some of the other people into trying them too. We had a wonderful time.Arron made sure we were all having a good time and he was very safety cautions too.This outfit takes very good care of you. We look forward to doing iy again soon. read more

I had an amazing first rafting trip with out guide Tom. We did the 1/2 day class 2 rapids on upper Klamath with my 6 year old daughter and my 44-year old scared-of-the-water girlfriend. Hearing both of their squeals of delight and fright made it a huge win. Nothing risky at all of course. :0) We went right after July 4th on the 7th and had the river to ourselves. Saw 2 river otters, some great blue herons, deer, and lots of old mining tailings. Tom was full of great stories from his past adventures and knew lots of local history that brought the scenery to life. Come early to Tree of Heaven and have a late brunch or lunch and enjoy the scenery. I'll definitely be back next year for some class 3 rapids action! read more

Excellent time !!!! and awesome family experience!!!! and Tom our guide was a blast to be around. This trip was perfect for our 8 & 10 year old girls first time at white water rafting. Perfect amount floating and rapids on the Klamath River for young family members. Highly recommend read more

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We rafted the Klamath River on a beginner run (Middle Klamath/ Tree of Heaven) earlier this week and had such a positive experience that we decided to come back a few days later for a more advanced run on the Upper Klamath. The two runs were enjoyable in different ways, even for rafters with experience. We enjoyed floating outside the raft for large stretches in relatively warm waters in Tree of Heaven. While the Tree of Heaven was a mild run, it did offer fun rapids. We enjoyed every minute. Brian our guide was a lot of fun. Members of our group have rafted Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado, and California. The Upper Klamath was the best rafting experience we collectively have had. The rapids are frequent and in between the scenery is just beautiful. Eric our guide has decades of experience. He was very serious about our safety but also a lot of fun. Confidence in your rafting guide makes all the difference, especially in a higher level run. Both Eric and Arly, our driver, were very knowledgeable about the river, area, and how to have the best experience possible. Overall our experience of Living Waters Recreation was that they are highly competent, safe, and fun. Tom the owner was also a pleasure to interact with. He truly made every effort to make sure we had a positive experience. read more

Tom helped us set up a rafting adventure in the Middle Klamath during our trip in Mount Shasta. Our Guide Eric was wonderful: full of energy, ecstatic to have us, and well-versed in his field. Our group of 8 had a great time during the ride and would definitely recommend it to others in the area! read more

My husband has always wanted to go white water rafting so I thought what better time than his birthday. He had a blast! We all did as a matter of fact. Customer service was great!!! Tom called us before the trip and after to make sure everything was perfect! He asked me how old my hubby was turning so I told him and at the end of lunch he had a cake with the numbers 29 on the top. They really went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time. We ran the lower Klamath and the rapids were a blast! Safety was a priority with our guild Anthony which made us all feel safe and that we were in great hands!! We loved the jokes and stories he told too as we were going down the river. The trip in its entirety was exceptional and I would highly recommend this company! read more

My boys (ages 8 & 10) and I tried water rafting for the first time with Tom through Living Waters Recreation and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences we all had! He is so knowledgeable, accommodating and a fun guide! He was amazing with my sons making them laugh, answering all their questions and really making our day unforgettable. At lunch there was so much great food provided and his lemonade is custom-made; we couldn't have enough!!! :D If you are in the area, this will be one of the funniest activities you can experience with top quality! Highly, highly recommended. Thanks again Tom for our cherished memories!!! read more

Tom and the Living Waters team were excellent ambassadors to the Shasta area. We flew up from Southern Ca. and landed in Weed airport. Tom helped us with accommodations ideas and even picked us up at our hotel in the morning. The class 4+ rapids were the best I had ever seen and the guides were careful to make sure that we were prepared for them. Tom made us feel like family and filled us in on a lot of the history that transpired along the ride. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and hope to raft again next season. read more

I was searching for whitewater rafting trips on the internet when I came across Living Waters. They are a 5 star company, with surprisingly cheaper prices than most of the other rafting companies I searched. Living Waters also has the best looking website, so I decided to call and make a reservation with them. We booked a half-day rafting trip on the Middle Klamath river, or Tree of Heaven near Yreka, CA. This river is a Class II - III, which is geared for families with children ages 3 and up. My friends and I were a little late in the season to book our trip, so we didn't get to go on anything exciting like a Class IV, but this was still a blast, thanks to our river guide, Tom. Tom took us 7.1 miles down the river (a 2.5 hour trip) and has been a professional river guide for 18+ years. He knew all about the history and underbelly of the Shasta and Humboldt County areas, as well as folk tales and even horticulture. He also had countless jokes up his sleeve to keep us entertained--he's a good conversationalist as well. Tom was also very laid back about our schedule and didn't rush our trip one bit. He knows the river by heart, and informed us of where we could swim in the river. He banked the boat a couple times so we could get out to pick blackberries and swim down one of the rapids as many times as we wanted. He also takes safety very seriously and went over river safety precautions with us before and even during the trip. After our adventure was over, he drove us back to our car and had a picnic lunch set up for us with chips, salsa, fresh fruits, vegetables, crackers, cheese, lunch meats, water and sodas. I will definitely be booking rafting trips with Tom and Living Waters Recreation next year, and for several years to come. read more

My family spent a wonderful half-day going down the mid-Klamath with Clancy in early August. The water was cool and comfortable to swim in, nothing like the frigid Sierra snowmelt, coming as it does down from Klamath Lake in Oregon. We saw great blue herons and a bald eagle, and Clancy told us about where they live and how they eat on the river. Our family usually rafts without a guide but that may change after this exceptional experience. With Clancy guiding, we didn't argue about who was leading, we didn't get stuck on rocks, and we didn't work ourselves to soreness trying to fight the river, since Clancy knew how to help us follow the currents. We range in age from early 20s to mid-50s and all had a blast. We would definitely recommend. read more

Tom was an exemplary guide for our six-person + dog group. We chose this place because we have a German Shepherd Dog who insists on accompanying us, but upon having an opportunity to enjoy a full-day rafting trip on the Middle Klamath, it became clear that Tom serves up an outstanding rafting adventure. If you want a down-to-earth and enjoyable rafting trip with an outstanding guide (which makes all the difference), look no further. My closing words are simply that "We'll be back." read more

Thank you Tom! We had an outstanding trip with Boy Scout Troop 156 rafting down the upper Klamath. The class IV rapids were incredible. Our guides Arden and Katie were outstanding. Very safety conscious, yet really fun. Very knowledgeable of the river, rapids, flora/fauna and history of the area. The wildlife in the area was amazing. Seeing an osprey pick up 14 inch trout out of the river was a sight to see. Can't say enough about the rapids themselves. The boys really had a blast. Overall quite an adventure, highly recommend this company from the guides, driver to operator. Very professional and fun minded. Thanks again. read more

We did the full day trip and took the Upper Klamath 17 miles. The family has done water water rafting once before and this definitely topped the previous experience. Tom is a naturalist, historian, and professional rafter. You can't beat his passion and experience. We had ages from the 20s to 60s and everyone had a truly memorable experience. There were no complications. Toms puts a great emphasis on safely. They put a lot of thought into lunch and even accommodated dietary restrictions. Overall a great family experience! Thanks Tom and driver Eric! read more

Tom did a fabulous job at providing our family with adventure and thrill. With a 15 year old and a 13 year old, our family required the trip to be exciting, yet safe so that we parents also could enjoy the time. Tom's experience and "safety first" approach made me feel comfortable and confident through the Class IV rapids. Through calmer stretches, Tom entertained us with his stories and jokes. I am certain that we made the best choice in rafting companies. The personal care and attention that we received made our trip an experience for a lifetime! Thanks, Tom!!! read more

Tom helped our family with a last minute plan in the Mt Shasta area and suggested the rafting trip. The upper Sacramento rafting was perfect for our family! Our children (9 and 13) loved the experience and wanted to come back for more. This was definitely a highlight for our trip and a memorable experience for our family! read more

These are good people. The owner the driver the river guide. They all have great intentions and are there to help make you have a great trip On the river. Honest respectful fun and real. I really enjoyed rafting with them and definitely recommend. Thank you guys. read more

Mom and I wanted a fun adventure and we got that plus more ! Tom and his crew are fantastic. They picked us up at our hotel in downtown Mt. Shasta and drove us to the entry for rafting. Our guide Eric was informative about the area and also a blast to raft with. He kept us all in the boat (Woohoo!!! Sucess!). This trip was a perfect combination of thrill, beauty, and a bit of relaxation toward the end where the river mellows out. We experienced everything from floatng the river to class 4+ Rapids. Halfway down, we stopped for a delicious and much warrented lunch. There was more than enough for the entire group. At the end of the float, Tom once again met us with a nice refreshing brew as the crew packed up the vans and we drove back home. Even the van ride was enjoyable with Tom sharing history of the area and Eric sharing epic stories of paragliding and his other adventures. Definetely recommend for everyone looking for a thrilling and adventurous day down the Klamath. read more

We celebrated our youngest daughter's birthday with a weekend of adventure that included rating with Living Waters Recreation. Tom was great to work with and attended to our needs by going above and beyond to make sure our daughter, her friend and us had a great experience. He even provided a birthday cake complete with a "16" candle! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with an exciting, fun and SAFE experience! We rafted the Middle Klamath on Kayaks and had a lot of excitement combined with some relaxing "float" time as well. The guides, Eric, Tommy, Clancy and Kale were very experienced, and took the time to make sure our trip was safe and fun at the same time. We would definitely recommend this company and plan to raft with them again! read more

I would like to DITTO Allison's review on Sept. 2007! That is precisely the service and experience my husband and I received when we went rafting in April. But there's more to add. We were only going to do a half day but the campground we were suppose to meet at was closed, so Tom had us meet at the full day campground and only charged us for the half day. It was AMAZING on all aspects. Tom was genuine, worked around our vacation schedule and timing, no rush, no stress, guided us on which rafting trip to take which was dependent on the water levels at that time, always kept in contact with us leading up to the trip, served us a lovely lunch, had all the safety precautions and supplies needed, and a wonderful personality to top it off. My husband left his hat on the boat and Tom shipped it back right away no charge. I would highly recommend Living Waters Recreation in a heartbeat!!! read more

This was the highlight of our family's summer! Tom showed us an awesome time, keeping my 13 and 15 year old sons safe and thrilled! I cannot imagine any other company offering the personal attention and touch of Tom and Eric. I highly recommend them, and after a day on the river, I consider Tom a top-notch guide and great friend! read more

We just returned from a three-week trip to California and Oregon, visiting five areas. One of the absolute highlights of our whole trip was our experience rafting class 3 and 4 rapids on the Upper Klamath. I had called several places prior to our trip, as I wanted the absolute best experience for our group of six; Tom was extremely prompt in returning my call, and answered all of my questions. After much research and another call to Tom, I decided to book with Living Waters. We were picked up right at our hotel by a very friendly and gregarious Tom and Eric, and before we knew it we were at our destination. It was an overcast and not very warm day, but Tom was well-equipped, offering us wet suit coveralls. He gave us a very thorough safety talk, and made sure all of our life jackets and helmets fit securely. Once on our way, he talked about the history of the areas we were passing. The scenery was spectacular, and the rapids were AMAZING! Tom easily went from mild-mannered guide to drill sergeant, then back again, guiding us with confidence through the thrilling rapids. It was clear that Tom's top priority, besides safety, was assuring that we all had a fantastic experience. Our stop for lunch was in a beautiful spot, and the spread laid out was varied and delicious (tablecloths, no less!). We have rafted in many other states, and Living Waters is easily the best outfitter we've ever had the pleasure to use. They are top notch, and we'd give them more than five stars if that was an option! Thank you, Tom!!! read more

My husband and I recently booked a trip with tom for us and our 6 children ranging from 9 yrs to 15yrs. I am currently having a hard time finding the right words to describe our experience. It was AWESOME. My kids had a great time as did my husband and myself. I was terrified at first but the experience tom had was very comforting and he was very informative about everything during the trip. The scenery and wildlife was beautiful. We learned a lot about the history of the river and the areas along the river. We did the tree of heaven trip and it was wonderful. Tom represents the living waters recreation extremely well. We plan on coming back and experiencing the rapids again with Tom and the living waters recreation. It was such a great experience my husband and I cant stop talking about it and are recommending other family and friends to try it out. My kids cant wait to go back to school so they can share what they experienced while rafting. It was great I cant praise this place enough. Thanks Tom and Living waters recreation for creating such a wonderful experience for us and our kids. We are definitely coming back and highly recommend this place to everyone. read more