About The Rogue

A few of the most popular areas along the Rogue Wild and Scenic River are: the Hellgate Canyon, Rogue River National Recreation Trail, Rainie Falls Trail, Whisky Creek Cabin, Rogue River Ranch (PDF), Mule Creek Canyon, and Blossom Bar. There is a BLM river information visitor center approximately 25 miles northwest of Grants Pass. The visitor center is on the river near the town of Galice and is approximately 20 miles from I-5 on the Merlin-Galice Road. The center is called the Smullin Visitor Center and is located at the Rand National Historic Site.

View on the River

If you are planning a trip on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River, Grants Pass, Oregon is the nearest population center where you can find supplies and services prior to your trip. The BLM administered Wild and Scenic Rogue is divided into 2 sections: the Hellgate Recreation Area and the Wild Rogue.

Black Bears found around the Rogue River

The Hellgate Recreation Area, 27 miles long, from the mouth of the Applegate River to Grave Creek, is a popular stretch for day trips featuring 11 boat ramps, and Class I and II rapids. Commercial guides are required to have a permit to offer boat trips in the Hellgate Recreation Area. The area offers guided float trips, fishing trips, jet boat trips, shuttles and equipment rental services. Permits are not required for private boating parties.

The Wild Rogue requires a permit for both private and commercial boat trips. The Wild Rogue, 32.4 miles, Grave Creek to Watson Creek, is a Class III river, with a few class IVs, and is usually traveled in 3 to 4 days by float boating or 5 days by hiking. There are two boat ramps - Grave Creek, the put-in, and Foster Bar, the take-out. If you are planning a guided float trip on the Wild Rogue, check our commercial outfitter web page. There are also jet boat trips that go upstream from Gold Beach to Blossom Bar. Enjoy your visit to the Rogue!

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