Class III Rowing School FAQ

Unfortunately, no. In this course you’ll be rowing your own raft and we don’t allow passengers in that raft while you are learning.

Yes! Reach out to our office to check availability. They’ll ride in an oar raft with one of our guides, but they may not be near you during the day. You’ll definitely be together at camp and lunch.

We don’t have official age limits for our rowing schools. All students need to be able to row a boat down the Rogue River for the entire 5-day school. If you’re considering having your child join, please call our office so we can discuss whether it’s appropriate.

We do not provide throw bags for student boats. You’re welcome to bring one if you have it—but they aren’t required. If you bring one, make sure it has a locking carabiner to clip it to a D-ring.

Yes! We provide a chair for everyone at camp. There are no chairs available at lunch.

Absolutely! Our gear boats carry communal gear and tent bags. Students generally carry their personal dry bag in their own raft. If you’re rowing a cataraft, we can put your dry bag on a gear boat.

Yes, as long as you can rig it in the boat you’re rowing. Please bring straps!

Most likely! Tell us what you’d prefer and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

No, you don’t need one. If want one, you can rent one from of these companies:

• Alder Creek in Portland
• Oregon River Gear in Eugene

Yes, but your boat must be fully deflated and your frame disassembled to fit in our vehicles. If you want to avoid this, consider booking a car shuttle from Galice to Foster Bar.

Yes! There will be plenty of NWRC guides at the ramp, so your raft won’t be left unattended.

Yes! We recommend Whitewater Cowboys. If you book a shuttle, please let us know so we don’t reserve space for you in our takeout vehicles.

Taxi or rideshare is the best option. Book in advance since there’s no service at Galice Resort.

• Tik Tok Taxi: (541) 727-7791 — $125 (4 ppl) / $135 (7 ppl)
• Rogue Taxi: (541) 476-7773 — $140 cash / $150 card
• Crater Lake Taxi: (541) 333-3333 — $150

Prices are per car, one-way, and current as of February 2025.

Weather varies widely. Mornings/evenings can be cool; daytime temps are typically 50º–90º. May/June trips have the highest chance of cold or rain. Late August and September are generally warmer and drier.

The Rogue is dam-controlled, so flows are consistent:

• May–June: 3000–4000 CFS
• August–September: 1000–2000 CFS

Higher water doesn’t necessarily mean more difficult—just different. It’s a great river to learn on at a wide range of flows.

• May: 53ºF–64ºF
• June: 61ºF–68ºF
• August: 66ºF–70ºF
• September: 60ºF–68ºF

You can check current & historical temperatures on the USGS website.

Our Class III Safety & Rescue Training is the perfect next step.
We also offer several online courses to continue your learning.

The Class IV Rowing School is not usually appropriate immediately after Class III. You should gain real experience on multiple Class III rivers first.
Here’s a deeper explanation: