ROGUE RIVER INFORMATION

US Department of the Interior - BLM - Rogue River Information

USGS Water Flow Information - Rogue River

Exploring the Rogue River with Rogue Wilderness Adventures
As part of your Oregon Adventure Travel on the wild and scenic Rogue River you will have the opportunity to visit many historic sites. These sites include the Whisky Creek Cabin, The Battle Bar Cabin, Zane Grays Cabin, and the Anderson Ranch at Mule Creek.

Explore Whisky Creek Cabin built by placer miners around 1880. Lou Martin was the last miner to live in the cabin. It is located about ¼ mile above the river at Whisky Creek.The cabin features a solar shower and some historic mining relics. The Cabin is also known as "Lou Martin's Sunset on Rogue". A very interesting place to visit.

Visit Battle Bar Cabin located on the south bank for the Rogue River at Battle Bar. The Battle Bar was the site of a major battle between Colonel Kelsey's calvary and the Takelma Indians in the 1850's. The cabin at Battle Bar was build by Bob Fox, who planned on making it a fishing resort, but he was unable to finish it before his neighbor, Jack Mahoney shot and killed him in 1947.

Further down the river at Winkle Bar stands the Zane Gray Cabin. Zane Gray is the world famous western novelist. This cabin is listed on the register of national historic places. Zane Gray was said to have spent many fall season fishing and writing in this cabin.

Located at the mouth of Mule Creek is the historic Anderson Ranch. Originally built by the Billings family before the turn of the century. The ranch was later sold to the Anderson family who owned the original Hollywood Hotel in California. Now owned by the BLM, the Anderson Ranch is kept as a museum. It houses many artifacts from the early pioneer days of the Rogue River canyon.

Additional information about the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest can be found here.

Hiking the Rogue River
See the beautiful Rogue River from a different point of view in the spring. Have you ever trekked from lodge to lodge? Rogue Wilderness Adventures offers 4 day raft supported hiking trips in the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon. During this 4 day adventure you'll hike almost 40 miles but have the luxury of staying in our historic lodges along your journey. A raft will follow below on the river carrying your gear. All you need to carry is a light pack with water, snacks and some clothing.

Rogue Wilderness Adventures offers this exciting hiking opportunity in May and early June. These trips fill up quickly so make your reservation soon to guarantee your spot.

Rogue Wilderness Adventures has a lot to offer the adventurer looking to take in the great Pacific Northwest. Come join us on any of our amazing trips.

Rafting the Rogue River
If you are looking to have a great family vacation, rafting is one of the most memorable experiences you will have. We offer a range of rafting activities including multiple day trips, day trips, and half day trips.

Our multiple day camp trips are great for bonding. You spend all day in a raft, floating down the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River. All the while, enjoying the canyon's charm, which lies in its thrilling whitewater stretches, alternated with mild riffles, placid pools, and narrow canyons edged by towering cliffs. The old growth Douglas fir forest, mixed with deciduous trees, creates a perfect river bank habitat for the abundant wildlife of the Rogue River Canyon. Otter, beaver, deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, cougars, osprey, bald eagles, mallards, wood ducks, wild turkeys, and many others flourish in the wilderness river canyon. At the end of the rafting day, guides set up camp and become chefs in the preparation of delicious camp meals. You just relax with your family and enjoy the scenic splendor of the wilderness corridor while all camp chores are expertly handled by our staff.

If your family isn't into "roughing it" then we do offer exciting lodge trips which are great for the whole family. These rustic lodges are only accessible by river, still giving you that wilderness feeling. After a day on the river, you can enjoy a hot shower, dine on a delicious family-style meal, and drift off to sleep in a comfortable bed. Our three day trip is our recommended lodge trip, allowing time for relaxation and exploration of side canyons and scenic hikes. There is even time for bank fishing for the famous Salmon and Steelhead of the Rogue River.

If you aren't sure if you want to camp or lodge, try one of our camp/lodge trips. This is our most popular trip. Your family can experience the best of both worlds. They can enjoy the outdoors the first night by camping on a sandy beach and the second night they can enjoy hot showers and a comfortable bed to sleep on in one of the beautiful lodges.

If you are interested in spending only a day or part of a day on the river, we offer whitewater rafting trips daily (full and half day), with inflatable kayaking and paddle rafting options. Affordable and ideal for the entire family, the trip features a 13 mile fun, yet moderate, whitewater run and includes a riverside picnic lunch on the full and afternoon half day trips. The full day trip begins at 8:30 AM. Half day trips begin at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.