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"Chuck and all of the guides
were very professional, highly skilled, safety conscious, as well as fun and
very aware of the individual needs of each of the guests. Satisfying a group
of different folks...is a skill in and of itself at which your crew excels.
We recommend you and your company for the opportunity to experience the
Oregon treasure-the Rogue River." --B. Coe, Rogue River Guest, 2004
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 Rogue River Trip Description
The Rogue is a beautiful, secluded, whitewater-filled
river with wildlife, solitude, fun rapids, convenient location and easy access.
This all adds up to Rogue River rafting trips being among the world's best
wilderness white water experiences.
Over eighty playful and
moderately challenging rapids and riffles fill the narrow confines of the Wild
and Scenic Rogue River canyon, rendering some of the best whitewater rafting on
earth. Most rapids here are energizing with splashy waves and fun drops. Scenic
calms are found between rapids allowing time to soak in the sun and scenery.
Overnights on the Rogue are equally rewarding. You can sleep in rustic,
charming, and historic lodges or take advantage of our decadent camping set-ups
fit for royalty. Either way, your Rogue river vacation is one that is sure to
leave you with a lifetime of great memories!
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Rogue River rafting adventures take place in one of
the most poetic canyons on earth and perfect for first-time river runners,
families and experienced rafters alike. Destination Wilderness offers
four different Rogue River rafting trip
options to meet your needs. Choose from a Camp Trip or Lodge
Trip. Combination trips are also available, where you can camp
one or two nights and spend the night in the lodge on the other night(s).
Regardless of whether you choose a lodge trip or decide to camp out,
we’re confident you’ll find your Rogue River rafting trip exciting
and very rewarding.
The lodges are charming, cozy, historic, and
friendly places tucked quietly in the trees above the river. The
campsites, found on sandy beaches or in forest glades are also renowned.
And, Destination Wilderness provides all camping gear on these trips. During
your Rogue River rafting trip you’ll have opportunities to visit historic
sites and cabins, such as Zane Grey's writing get-away. We invite you to join
us in this special place called the Rogue River!
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Rogue River Rafting Trips
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Location: Oregon River Rafting Near Grant's Pass
The Rogue River is northwest
of Medford, Oregon in the Siskiyou Mountains. Medford Airport is served by a
variety of airlines that arrive from throughout the U.S. and the world. The
Rogue River is close in proximity to other vacation destinations like Crater
Lake and Grant’s Pass and easily accessible to Northern California and
Oregon’s major cities. It is less than a day's drive from the Bay Area,
Seattle, and Boise.
- River Difficulty:
Class III - III+
The Rogue River is Class
III-III+. Each day on a Destination Wilderness trip you’ll experience
playful and moderately challenging rapids that are ideal for first time
rafters, families with children and experienced river runners alike. Some
sections of the Rogue River have more rapids than others and there are many
long, peaceful calms with scenery that has been described as the most beautiful
on earth.
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River Difficulty
Scale:
- Class I: Flat water.
- Class II: Current with small
waves and few obstacles.
- Class III: Rapids with
medium sized waves and few obstacles. Trips are fun and thrilling, ideal for
first-time and experienced rafters.
- Class IV: Rapids with medium
to large sized waves and hydraulics and increased obstacles to avoid.
- Class V: Rapids with large
waves and boat stopping hydraulics. These rapids require several maneuvers to
safely navigate. Class V is very difficult and recommended for experienced
rafters only.
- Class VI: Virtually
unrunnable... for highly skilled experts only!
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- Season: March
through October
The Rogue is a coastal river
with mild weather and runnable flows almost year-round. Temperatures from late
May through June, and then in September, are usually in the high 70's to high
80's during the day and 50's to 60's at night. July and August temperatures
often reach the 90's and nights are in the 50's and 60's. Due to the coastal
location, rain can occur any time and weather in the canyon can be
unpredictable... always bring rain gear. Wetsuits are required for all spring
and fall trips and will be provided by Destination Wilderness.
 - Gourmet Meals
We serve gourmet breakfast,
lunch and dinner meals prepared with fresh ingredients. We also provide a
variety of beverages with each meal. Each afternoon we set up happy hour snacks
and beverages. We’re glad to prepare foods that you want or need
(including birthday or anniversary cakes). Let us know if you have special
dietary concerns and we’ll cook accordingly.
- Minimum Age
Requirements
The usual minimum age for Rogue
River rafting trips is 6 years old except during periods of high water when we
raise the minimum age requirement to 12 years old.
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Gratuities
It’s common to tip river
guides for their services while on adventure trips. Gratuities aren’t
expected, but always appreciated. If you’re happy with your trip, please
let us and your guide(s) know.
- Fishing and
Fishing License Information
The Rogue River is a great
place for fishing. Depending on the season, anglers may land trout, salmon and
steelhead. The gear rafts will gladly carry your personal fishing gear. Oregon
requires a fishing license if you intend to fish during your visit. It may be
necessary in many cases to release the catch, depending on the season. Your
guide can help you obtain a license at the rendezvous. We also offer
Rogue River Fishing Trips which allow for
more time to fish.
Why Choose Destination
Wilderness For Your Rogue River Trip?
 Destination Wilderness offers
the most complete Rogue River trips available. Consider and compare all
that we provide on this great Oregon whitewater rafting river.
- Your Choice:
 It's Your Trip. We have been guiding
guests on the Rogue River for more than 15 years and believe that the best trip
is the trip you desire. We provide a foundation of safety and seamless
logistics along with guides who possess a wealth of knowledge about the Rogue
River's characteristics and wilderness. From there, we create the trip you
want, adjusting to your style and needs rather than asking you to fit our
agenda. Some examples of our catering to your specific needs include providing
for specific meal requests, stopping for extended side canyon hikes and camping
near good fishing holes.
A Variety of Trip Options. With Destination
Wilderness you can choose between camp trips, lodge trips, or a camp/lodge
combination. We offer 3, 4 and 5-day camp trips and 3-day lodge trips. We also
offer opportunities to paddle in rafts and inflatable kayaks or you can enjoy
the ride in an oar boat. We're happy to customize trips to meet your wants and
needs.
- Your Safety:
Minimum of Two Rafts and Two Guides per
Trip. On all of our Oregon whitewater rafting trips we always have at
least two licensed
guides on the water. We believe that the safest possible trip
starts with appropriate staffing and two or more guides are more effective than
one. Therefore, we always have at least two rafts and two guides on each
trip.
Full Safety Orientation and Gear. Before each Rogue River rafting trip
we provide a thorough safety and instructional orientation. For example, as
part of our full safety gear ensemble each client that paddles in the
inflatable kayaks are provided with helmets. We also provide wetsuits and
paddle jackets free of charge when needed.
Experienced
Crews. Each and every year Destination Wilderness is a leader guiding
multi-day trip guests on the Rogue River. We run trips every week in the heart
of the summer, resulting in a crew that knows the characteristics of the Rogue
River and the surrounding wilderness.
 - Your
Comfort:
Smaller Group
Size. Typically, our Rogue River rafting trips are limited to 12
guests and four guides. We have the ability to take more at select times during
the season but we generally prefer to keep group sizes reasonable in order to
maximize your wilderness experience.
Personable Guest to Guide Ratio. We run Rogue
River white water rafting trips with one guide for every three or four guests,
a ratio we feel enhances each guest's experience in relation to safety, comfort
and good company.
- Your
Convenience:
Personal Camping Gear Included. All of
our Rogue River rafting trips include sleeping bags, tents and sleeping pads.
If you’re limited on space or prefer not to lug your stuff around then
let us make your preparation for the trip easier!
Additional Help with Pre and Post Trip Transportation and Lodging
Available. We’ll gladly share our comprehensive knowledge of the
Rogue River area and assist with transportation and lodging needs you have.
- Your Satisfaction:
We're confident you will
find your experience with Destination Wilderness to be exceptionally exciting
and rewarding!
Rogue River Trip Prices
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We offer 3, 4 and
5-Day whitewater rafting trips on the Rogue River. We offer
both camp trips, on which we provide all of the personal camping gear, and
lodge trips during which you spend each night at a rustically luxurious
homestead in the river canyon. Note: Youth is under 16; the minimum age is
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3-Day Camp Trip |
$795 |
$745 |
Anytime in March, April, May, and June and
early to mid-September |
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3-Day Lodge Trip |
$895 |
$845 |
Anytime from mid April through mid May;
May 28; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 26; Sept.
3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28; Oct. 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 |
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4-Day Camp Trip |
$845 |
$795 |
Anytime in April and May; June 2, 5, 10,
13, 17, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 9, 17, 18, 22, 26; Sept. 3, 6,
8, 11, 13, 14, 18 |
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5-Day Camp Trip |
$995 |
$945 |
These trips are available throughout the
spring, summer and fall. Please contact us with your date preferences. |
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Camp-Lodge Combo |
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These trips are available throughout the
spring, summer and fall. Please contact us with your date preferences. These
are offered as three- or four-day trips. |
Space is limited: RESERVE YOUR ROGUE RIVER RAFTING TRIP
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Please add 6%
land/government use fee to the above prices. NOTE: Other dates may be
available. Please contact our office for more information. For some trips
Destination WIlderness is a booking agent for Rogue Excursions, our affiliate
company.
All trips begin in
Galice, Oregon. Prices include all river equipment, food, guides, personal
camping gear such as tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags, waterproof bags,
camp chairs, and shuttle from Foster Bar to Galice at the end of the trip.
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