Kangaroo Lake jump rock
UnverifiedIntermediate (31-60 ft)41.33537, -122.63508
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A 40-foot rock outcrop on a small, deep alpine lake in the Klamath National Forest south of Callahan.
Jumps at this location
Rock outcrop
40 ft
Intermediate (31-60 ft)
Warnings
A 46-year-old man died here in July 2025 after hitting the water face-first from the 40-foot rock; he was recovered at 21 feet. Cold alpine water and a long drive to help.
Access
Kangaroo Lake Campground and day-use area off Rail Creek Road from Hwy 3 (paved, Forest Service fee). The outcrop is a short walk around the shore from the day-use area.
Best conditions
July through early September. The lake sits at 6,000 feet and is cold all year.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research