Download Our Guide
Each cabin has a Guide to Sandy Bar Ranch and the Mid Klamath Region, with information on natural and cultural history of the area, maps and descriptions of local hikes and destinations. You can download a digital version here for your own device, and to read up ahead of time.
Swimming
When you vacation in one our river rental cabins it's a short walk down a path to our private sandy beach and swimming hole located across from Pearch Creek, a pristine mountain stream that can be heard from the cabin decks. You can also explore the many swimming holes of the nearby Salmon River, which flows from the Marble Mountain and Russian and Trinity Wilderness areas.
White Water Rafting & Kayaking
We can arrange river rafting trips to suit any taste, from Mild to Wild. Whether it's a mellow Class 2 to 3 run, or a more challenging Class 4-5 run, you'll be accompanied by expert, certified guides and see the Klamath River from a whole new perspective.
Fishing
The Klamath River is famous for it's fall run of Steelhead from late Summer through the winter months. Sandy Bar Ranch is the perfect destination for a nice relaxing fishing vacation. Contact us for the latest on river conditions and fishing reports. We can also put you in touch with local guides with expert knowledge of the river to give you an edge in catching great fish and seeing the best sights.
Hiking
Whether it's a short walk or a long hike you're looking for we can point you in the right direction during your vacation at Sandy Bar Ranch. The Orleans Ranger Station is also just 3/4 miles down the road and offers a variety of maps and information. It's a twenty minute drive to the closest wilderness trailhead. A longer drive will take you to high elevation trailheads leading to pristine mountain lakes.
Bicycling
Highway 96 and the nearby Salmon River Road have minimal traffic and will take you through some of the most scenic cycling country in California, winding through river canyons and gorges, passing swimming holes and offering spectacular vistas.
Workshops
We host a variety of classes and workshops in the Spring and Fall, ranging from natural history to organic gardening and acoustic music. We provide shared lodging in our riverside vacation cabins along with sumptuous meals prepared from our own organic produce. See our Workshop page for more details.
Crafts
A variety of crafts are for sale, including beeswax candles, salves, tinctures, dried flower wreaths, garlic braids and dried fruit, all grown and produced right here on the ranch.
Wireless Internet Access
You can set up in the cabana or in the shade on the lawn and access our private wifi on your own laptop, (wifi not accessible from cabins).
If you're looking for a complete vacation package, Dude Ranch Vacations offered by our neighbors at Marble Mountain Ranch offer traditional ranch vacation packages complete with rafting, horse riding, fishing and sporting clays.
Blythe was an amazing host! We had an outstanding weekend on the ranch. The cabins were great, and the beach was amazing. The whole experience was better than we could have hoped for. This place is a gem. –Jon, Airbnb
Absolutely refreshing experience to spend a few days in this remote jewel of the six rivers national forest… kind and courteous hosts and incredibly relaxing hideaway spot laced with gorgeous views, landscapes, hiking trails and swimming holes on the beautiful rivers. It was nothing short of an awesomely rejuvenating experience. IK, Tripadvisor
The place is amazing, we were in a comfy little cabin right next to the river. A couple minutes’ walk down to a sandy beach where we could swim. This place is magical! -Eric, Airbnb
Loved, loved the Sandy Bar Ranch. It's tucked way back into the woods which was exactly what we were looking for on our trip up the coast. Blythe was great, the cabin was clean, the dogs are friendly, the view was magnificent. The experience was very peaceful. Would totally stay here again. –Damon, Airbnb
Rafting & Fishing Guides
We work with expert whitewater rafting and drift boat guides who can show you the river from a whole new perspective. Our local guides can put together a whitewater rafting trip with full lunch (everything from mild to wild); or take you on a driftboat to the best fishing spots around. These local guides live and work on the Klamath River and know it intimately from years of experience. We can either arrange trips for you or you can use the links below to contact Wally Watson of Klamath River Outfitters.