Rogue River Trip Details

Rogue River trips cover the 38 mile “wild and scenic” section of the Rogue River between Almeda Bar and Foster Bar. You will meet in Galice, Oregon on the first morning and return to Galice in the late afternoon of the fourth day.

Getting There

Galice is about 30 minutes from Grants Pass, Oregon. If you drive, you can leave your car at the resort where we meet you before the trip. If you fly, you can take a shuttle from the Medford Airport for about $100/van.

The Medford Airport is about an hour from Galice and is serviced by United, Delta, Allegiant, and Alaska airlines. The Portland Airport is about five hours from Galice and is serviced by most major airlines. Car rental is available at both airports.

Places to Stay Before and After Your Trip

Galice Resort (541) 476-3818 is an inexpensive option and the most convenient place to stay. Morrison’s Lodge (800) 826-1963 is a nearby riverside lodge that we recommend for its location, beauty, and great food.

There are many other options for lodging in nearby Grants Pass, Oregon.

Your First Morning

At 9 AM the head guide will meet you in front of the Galice Resort. There is a restaurant and small store here where you can have breakfast and pick up any last minute items.

Arrive dressed in your river clothes and eat a hearty breakfast before the 9 AM meeting. You will be given dry bags to transfer your personal items into and shown where to leave your car. A shuttle van will take you for a quick ride to the Almeda Bar put-in where you will meet the remaining guides, load the bags onto the rafts and get a thorough safety talk from your head guide.

On The River

Breakfast is typically served around 8 AM and you’ll be on the river by 10 AM. You will spend four to five hours a day rafting, depending on the stops you make along the way. Lunch will be served midday and you may take a few short hikes to waterfalls or various historical places. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive to your campsite with plenty of time to hike, swim, play games or relax before dinner. If you are new to camping, the guides will be happy to answer any questions you may have about spending the night in the great outdoors.

Boat Choices

Paddle boats are fourteen to fifteen foot boats that are powered by the paddle strokes of the crew. The guide sits in the back and gives paddle commands to the four to seven paddlers.

Oar boats are bigger boats that carry gear and supplies as well as passengers. A ride on an oar boat is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the scenery, or chat with friends and family.

Inflatable kayaks (“Duckies”) are the ultimate vessel for the active river runner. This is an opportunity to run the rapids under your own power and direction.

The Last Day

The trip ends at Foster Bar in the early afternoon of the last day. At this time you board a van with your head guide and return to the Galice Resort. It’s a beautiful, but winding drive, and those prone to carsickness may want to be prepared with Dramamine. The van trip takes about two hours, arriving back to Galice between 3 and 5 PM.