Rogue River

Rogue River Rafting Trips

The Rogue Has Everything That's Best About a River Trip

The Rogue River is world famous for family rafting vacations. Its Wild & Scenic designation promises spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, exciting whitewater and a rich and fascinating history. Set in a remote and rugged canyon deep in the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon, the Rogue River never fails to inspire. Some trips include the unique option of staying at remote and historic lodges only accessible by river or trail.

Trip Length:  3, 4 & 5-Day Trips

Rafting Season:  May – September

Difficulty:  Class III-IV

Minimum Age:  7

 3 Day Trip

Action Packed

$1,259.00 (Adult)

$1,209.00 (Youth - 7 to 12)


The 3-Day trip runs 33 miles from Grave Creek to Foster Bar. This trip may experience slightly longer days on the water with a few less stops along the way, but is a good option for those with a limited amount of time.





 4 Day Trip

 A perfect family getaway

$1,459.00 (Adult)

$1,409.00 (Youth - 7 to 12)


The 4-Day trip runs 37 miles from Argo to Foster Bar. This trip is the perfect amount of time to relax, explore and experience all that the Rogue River has to offer. Each day offers exciting whitewater, peaceful floating and numerous stops for short hikes.





 4 Day Trip With Lodge

 Wilderness meets luxury

$1,659.00 (Adult)

$1,609.00 (Youth - 7 to 12)


The 4-Day trip runs 37 miles from Argo to Foster Bar. This trip follows the same schedule as our standard 4-day trip with the exception that our final night is spent at Half-Moon Bar Lodge. This remote lodge offers relaxing accommodations in a remote setting with hot showers and flush toilets. They also boast a remarkable garden that provides much of the food they serve for meals.

5 Day Trip

Leisurely explore the rogue

$1,659.00 (Adult)

$1,609.00 (Youth - 7 to 12)


The 5-Day trip runs 37 miles from Argo to Foster Bar. This trip is great for folks who want to linger a bit longer in the canyon and work with the guides for a custom schedule for their trip. You won’t regret the extra time spent along the Rogue River. Lodge nights can be added to this trip as well. 

 4 Day Geology Trip

 Explore the Rogue with a Geologist

$1,559.00 (Adult)

Minimum Age: 12


Whether you are an avid geology enthusiast or simply curious about the remarkable geologic features that define Oregon, our geology-focused river trips cater to all levels of interest and expertise. Our expert geologists will narrate the trip, leading interactive discussions and giving fascinating presentation.



 Private Charter Trips

 customize your experience

Pricing is determined on a trip-by-trip basis and depends on customization.

 

If you are interested in putting together a special trip just for your group the Rogue is the ideal river. For family reunions, business workshops,  wedding anniversaries and any other special occasion you can think of the options for a customized Rogue River adventure are endless.


Rogue River Travel & Area Information

Weather Conditions


The weather is usually warm and sunny between mid-June and mid-September with daytime temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees. Water temperatures in July and August range in the 60s with 70 degrees not uncommon in late July and early August.  Nights are cool but not cold between 50 and 60 degrees. I

Getting There

Airport

We highly recommend being in the area the night before the trip and not making departing flight arrangements until the morning after the last day of the trip. If flying, make connections to Medford (MFR). Car rentals are available at the airport.  Grants Pass is 30 minutes from the Medford Airport. The Galice Resort (our meeting location) is one hour from the Airport and 30 minutes from Grants Pass.

Transportation & Shuttles

The shuttle from our take-out back to Galice is by 15-passenger van and takes about 2 hours. The drive is very scenic but the road is narrow and windy. For folks intending to continue to the coast after the trip, we recommend having your vehicle shuttled to Foster Bar. Please let us know if you would like to have your car shuttled. We will help you make arrangements with our shuttle company before your trip. Please bring an extra set of keys and call our office for current rates.

Galice Resort Location Map

Where to Stay

On the Rogue River 

Galice Resort - Lodging is still being offered at The Galice Resort but they no longer have a store or restaurant due to a fire in June of 2021.

(541) 476-3818


Morrison's Rogue River Lodge - Located on the Rogue River. Luxury lodging & dinning. 5 minutes from Galice. (800) 826-1963


Indian Mary Campground - Large campground located on the Rogue River 5 miles from Galice. May need reservations.


Almeda Campground - Large Campground located on the Rogue River 3 miles from Galice. May need reservations. Our Rogue River trips launch from this location.


Grants Pass    (30 minutes southeast of Galice)

Riverside Inn - Nice accommodations and dining on the banks of the Rogue River. Convenient to shopping, dining and area activities. Conference facilities. 30 minutes from Galice.


Medford  (1 hour southeast of Galice)

Rogue Regency Inn - 5 min from Medford airport. 1 hour from Galice 

(800) 535-5805 


Gold Beach 

TuTuTun Lodge - Upscale lodging and dining on the Rogue River.


Wolf Creek 

The Historic Wolf Creek Inn - A beautiful historic Inn with a tavern "where history and luxury meet"

Area Activities

Hellgate Excursions

Jet boat tours on the Rogue River through Hellgate Canyon. Dinner cruises and day trips. Located in Grants Pass near the Riverside Inn.


Wildlife Images Rehabilitation Center

Excellent educational experience. See wildlife up close. Amazing place! Near Grants Pass and Merlin.


Crater Lake National Park

Oregon's only national park. Crater Lake is the United State's deepest, coldest and clearest lake. Located 2.5 hours east of Grants Pass. 

Oregon Caves National Monument

Explore marble canyons with diverse geological formations and hike through old growth forests. Tours available. One hour southwest of Grants Pass.


Oregon Shakespeare Festival

A wide variety of plays takes place each summer at this nationally recognized festival in Ashland, Oregon. Fans love the wonderful outdoor Elizabethan theater. Ashland also offers great dining, site seeing and lodging. 


Historic Jacksonville

Oregon's first state capital. Hosts the Britt Music Festival in an outdoor amphitheater. Great lodging, dining and site seeing.

Outstanding Remarkable Values

Wild & Scenic River Designation - October 2, 1968

Learn about the outstanding remarkable values that makes the Rogue River such a special place and helped it to achieve protected status under the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. The Rogue River is one of the eight original rivers receiving protection from the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.

  • Fisheries

    The Rogue River is home to a variety of species, including chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, cutthroat trout and green sturgeon. The adult fish use the clean river substrate to deposit their eggs. The eggs then remain in the gravel for several months. After hatching, some species such as coho, steelhead and green sturgeon, rear within the river from one to three years, while others such as chinook begin the journey to the ocean and will eventually make their way back to their natal stream to spawn.



  • Recreational

    The Rogue River area sees over a half million visitors each year. Recreation opportunities include driving for pleasure, boating, fishing, guided motorized tour boat trips, guided whitewater fishing and float trips, camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking, wildlife viewing, sun bathing and gold panning.



  • Scenic

    Surrounding the Rogue River, the rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness was partly designed to provide watershed protection for the wild section of the Rogue River. The established boundary assured preservation of a rugged and complex canyon landscape. The area is characterized by steep terrain of near vertical cliffs, razor-sharp ridges and cascading mountain creeks. Look for diverse flora and fauna among the near-vertical cliffs, razor-sharp ridges and cascading waters of numerous mountain creeks of the Rogue River watershed.

Share by: