RIVER RAFTING AND JET BOATING IN SOUTHERN OREGON

Since 1982, the summer weekends have been pretty crazy for the folks at Rapid Pleasure Rafting Company. They load people into the vans with the rafting gear on trailers and drive approximately 10-miles up river to the fish hatchery, located just below Lost Creek Dam. After getting everyone settled in the rafts, along with basic instructions, the white water cowboys are on their own for the 3-3 1/2 hour trip down the beautiful Upper Rogue River, complete with an abundance of wildlife, and lots of fishermen trying to hook that big salmon! Stops along the way include a park about half way down where some people stop to enjoy a packed lunch, or a little further down river, there is a small "back-door barbecue" where hamburgers and hotdogs are served, or paddle up a creek to swim in the warmer water.

Rogue Elk Park covers a total of 33 beautiful acres including three-quarters of a mile of access to the upper Rogue River. This special park provides numerous activities such as camping, fishing, rafting, swimming and an excellent opportunity to escape for a day trip, picnic or family event. Rogue Elk is the county's most popular camping spot along the upper Rogue River with prime riverfront campsites, RV sites with water/electric hookups, restroom/showers, picnic tables, barbecues and a playground.

Oregon’s most informative, exhilarating, Jet Boat Adventure located in the heart of the Rogue Valley is just minutes from downtown Medford, Oregon. You’ll be transported back in time to the most beautiful natural, untouched sections of the upper Rogue River and underneath the magnificent Table Rocks (The Monuments of Jackson County), viewed up close from vantages only made possible by the river. Along with this stunning beauty you’ll be in locations that were life changing places for the native peoples of this area.

Located in southwestern Oregon and extending into California, the Forest ranges from the crest of the Cascades Mountains, west into the Siskiyou Mountains, nearly to the Pacific Ocean. The Forest covers almost 1.8 million acres, including portions of the Applegate and Illinois River drainages that extend into northern California. The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest embraces a treasure of botanical diversity, and is home to incredible wild and scenic rivers, isolated wilderness, outstanding fisheries and wildlife resources, and breathtaking landscapes of mountains, meadows, streams, and lakes.

Takelma Park, located on 40 acres, including .38 miles of river frontage, is a popular spot among anglers during fishing season and rafters floating the river. The beautiful Rogue River flows along this county park, which features a boat ramp, CXT vault toilet, and a paved parking area with night lights. Located just north of Dodge Bridge Park, Takelma Park offers a convenient local getaway destination. Takelma Park is a perfect location for fishing, boating, rafting, or just relaxing the day away in a peaceful riverfront setting, away from the city.

Originally named "Shady Cove Park" after the City of Shady Cove, this irresistible stop along the Rogue River offers a boat ramp, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, and a fishing platform for the disabled. With a total of 7.86 shady acres and 0.17 miles of river frontage, Upper Rogue Regional Park can take the edge off a hot summer day. Whether using the shaded day use area for a picnic or watching the rafters drift by from the waterfront, just relax and take in one of the more popular county parks.