Delicious Food
Over the years, we have perfected our river recipes, and it is not uncommon for guests to say they eat better on the river than they do at home. Our meals are fresh, filling, and thoughtfully prepared, with real ingredients and hearty portions.
Every breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served buffet style, with each component offered separately so you can build your plate exactly how you like it. Whether you are craving something light or loading up after a big day of rafting, there is always plenty to go around!
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Breakfast
The guides wake up early to start brewing cowboy style coffee. Coffee is served along with creamer and a variety of sweeteners. Hot water for tea and hot cocoa is also available along with some light breakfast items like fruit and cereal. This is followed by a full hot breakfast later in the morning featuring rotating favorites such as:
- French toast with bacon
- Pancakes with sausage and fruit salad
- Egg scrambles with country hash and fresh fruit
- Made to order eggs with ham and English muffins
- River eggs with bacon and biscuits
- Bagels and lox
Lunch
Midday we pull our rafts into a riverside beach for lunch. While you snack on fresh cut apples, oranges, and pineapple, the guides set up a full lunch spread.
Favorite lunch options often include:
- Build-your-own deli sandwiches
- Taco salad
- Mediterranean tuna salad
- Superfood salad
- Chicken salad
A PB&J option is always available for those who prefer something familiar and simple. Cookies round out the meal. There is always clean drinking water available to refill your water bottle, along with electrolyte drink mixes.
Dinner
When we arrive in camp in the late afternoon, you will have time to change into dry clothes, relax, play a game, take a short hike, or sit by the river with a book. While you unwind, the guides get to work preparing dinner.
Evenings begin with appetizers such as:
- NWRC’s famous charcuterie board
- Veggie sticks & toasted bread with spinach & artichoke dip
- Freshly made Guacamole and chips
Dinner features hearty main dishes like:
- Steak with mashed potatoes or root vegetables
- Salmon with pesto pasta & asparagus
- BBQ chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled peach & corn salad
- Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw, skillet broccoli and homemade mac and cheese
- Fajitas with beans and corn
- Dutch Oven lasagna with garlic bread and caesar salad
And yes, there is always freshly made dessert, with favorites such as:
- Brownies
- Lemon blueberry cake
- Pineapple upside down cake
- Spice cake
- Whipped cream and fruit
Sample 4 Day Rogue River Menu
This sample menu is drawn from our 4-day Rogue River trips. Menus vary by trip and season, but the overall food experience is the same across all our trips.
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Egg scramble, country hash, fruit | French toast, sausage, fruit salad | Made to order eggs, ham, English muffins | |
| Lunch | Deli lunch | Taco salad | Superfood salad | Deli lunch |
| Dinner | Cheese appetizer, steak, mashed potatoes, fancy salad | Bowl and spinach dip, pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, homemade mac and cheese, skillet broccoli | Guacamole and chips, fajitas, beans and corn | |
| Dessert | Brownies | Bananas Foster | Pineapple upside down cake |
Beverages
We provide fresh drinking water throughout the trip for you to refill your reusable water bottle, and electrolyte powder is available at both camp and lunch if you would like to add it to your water.
At camp, we provide a communal drink cooler filled with ice to keep beverages cold and refreshing. We supply a few beverages, and you are also welcome to bring your own canned drinks. Before the trip, we recommend marking the top or bottom of your cans with your name or initials using a permanent marker so you can easily identify what is yours in the cooler. At the start of the trip, you will hand all drinks you bring to the guides, who will store them in a cool, protected place on the gear raft and restock the drink cooler daily.
Who Does the Cooking
Our guides rotate cooking duties, so while some are preparing meals, others are free to relax, visit with guests, and enjoy camp alongside you. Cooking is a big part of the shared camp experience, and our guide team takes a lot of pride in turning river meals into something memorable.
And no worries, the guides handle all the dishes.
Dietary Restrictions and Special Requests
We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions with advance notice. When you register, please share as much detail as possible about your food allergy or dietary needs so we can plan accordingly. If you have specialty items you prefer or require, you are welcome to bring them and we typically have space in our coolers and dry boxes for small extras.
We regularly accommodate gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and many other dietary needs. The more information you give us ahead of time, the better we can take care of you on the river.
For a full breakdown of how we handle special diets and food allergies, please visit:
Traveling With Kids
Our meals are naturally kid friendly, and most young travelers do great with the regular menu. If you have a particularly picky eater, let us know ahead of time and we will work with you to make sure they are well fed. And remember, PB and J is always available at lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be hungry on a multi day trip
No. Portions are generous, meals are filling, and snacks are available every day.
Do you accommodate food allergies and medical diets
Yes, with advance notice. Please provide as much information as possible at registration and feel free to reach out to the office with questions.
Do I need to bring my own snacks
We provide snacks that are available throughout the day, including on the boat. If you have a favorite personal snack you would like to bring, you are welcome to, but it is not necessary, as we supply plenty of food.
Do kids eat the same food as adults
Yes. Our meals are naturally kid friendly and we can work with picky eaters when we know ahead of time.
Is alcohol allowed
Alcohol is allowed only once we get to camp and never during the day on the river.
Can I bring alcohol in glass bottles
We strongly prefer non breakable containers when possible, but we understand that some drinks only come in glass. If you would like to bring more than one or two glass bottles, please give the office advance notice so we can plan ahead to store them safely in a secure space on the boat.