Rogue River Rafting

The Rogue river is northwest of Medford in the Siskiyou Mountains. It is located in southwest Oregon along the California - Oregon state line. The Rogue River has many types of scenic topography with swift rapids and gentle waters alike. There is abundant wildlife along the river. You might catch a glimpse of everything from deer to bear and see salmon or trout in the shallow water areas of the river. Wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and beautiful valleys explode with wildflowers of all colors and varieties from low growing valley blooms to tall willowy grasses. The trees of the Rogue Valley around Medford are of such a variety that the scenery changes with the seasons.

Your rafting trip down the Rogue River will never be the same depending when you decide to go. The ever changing colors and water swiftness promise to make your trip a memorable experience no matter what time of year you go. Many companies offer a wide variety of rafting trips and guided tours along the winding river route. Some companies offer day trips only.

Hellgate Jet boat Excursions offer exciting day trips with Coast Guard licensed pilots. Their phone number is 1(800)648-4874. They are located in Grants Pass, about 15 minutes north of Medford. The tours are offered from May to September and the latest price range listed is $33.00 to $58.00 Another option is a longer guided tour of the river lasting 3 to 5 days. One company offering such trips is Destination Wilderness Adventures located in Sisters, Oregon. Their phone number is 1(800) 423-8868. The river raft tours are into the Rogue River Canyon and offer a tenting/camping adventure as well as lodging options. The company has options for first time inexperienced rafters to highly experienced rafters. There are many more companies available to choose from.

Another white water river adventure option is the Umpqua River. Portions of the river have been designated as wild and scenic. The river has ratings of Class I to ClassV rapids. It is located on the Rogue-Umpqua scenic highway on hwy 138 outside of Roseburg, Oregon. Roseburg is about 30 to 45 minutes north of Medford on Interstate 5. The Oregon Ridge and River Excursion company has day trips, camping/rafting adventures and rafting classes. Their phone number is 1(888)454-9696..