Southern Oregon Vacations information

On your Southern Oregon Vacations take a Whitewater Tour boat ride. Fish for King Salmon or a Wild Steelhead, go Whitewater Rafting on one of Southern Oregon's 8 Wild and Scenic Rivers. Hike one of Southern Oregon's 12 Wilderness Areas. Walk on a secluded ocean beach at sunrise or watch the sunset into the Pacific Ocean. Visit and enjoy all the natural wonders offered here in our Outdoor Recreation Paradise on your Oregon Vacations.

 

Plan your Oregon Vacations to visit our two National Parks in Crater Lake National Park and Redwood National Park on the Northern California Coast add to this two National Monument in the Caves National Monument and Soda Mountain National Monument. Three Federal Wildlife Refuges, the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Oregon's Coast National Wildlife Refuge. Twelve Federally Designated Wilderness Areas and eight Federally Designated Wild and Scenic Rivers famous for fishing and white water activities. 2 National Recreation Areas, Dunes National Recreation Area and Smith River National Recreation Area. 5 National Forests and the Pacific Ocean this adds up to a outdoor lovers paradise. Our Oregon Vacations site provides outdoor recreation information as well as supporting services for wonderful Vacations to Southern Oregon’s Outback.

Crater Lake was formed when the ancient volcano Mt. Mazama blew up sending rock and ash hundreds of miles. The Crater left from this explosion is now the deepest lake in the world a near 2000-foot deep.
Deemed to be a national treasure and protected as Crater Lake National Park and named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Crater Lake has no outlets to release what is considered to be the purist water on earth. However hundreds of springs leap from the ground on the mountains flanks creating some of the finest Salmon and Steelhead and Whitewater Rafting rivers in the nation. Wild and Scenic Rivers such as the Umpqua and Rogue Rivers join with the mighty Klamath  to carry billions of gallons of rushing white water to the Pacific Ocean. Creating an Outdoor Recreation Oregon Vacations Paradise.

Rogue Country is the area that was home to the Rogue River Indians, who were composed of many tribes defined by dialect. Crater Lake to the Umpqua on the north and Klamath on the South including the entire 5000 square mile drainage of the Rogue Basin and all the majesty that lies in between. Mountain rain forest to crashing surf, tide-pools to tackle busting Chinook Salmon you will find it here where Rogue River Country echoes with history and beauty.

A fisherman's paradise with more Salmon and Steelhead found here than anywhere in the Nation. King Salmon or Chinook Salmon are the fish that define the Northwest. Winter Steelhead are also found in all of our area rivers in great abundance, the Rogue, Chetco, Elk, Sixes, Klamath, Umpqua and Coquille River's and many other smaller rivers are home to hundreds of thousands of Wild Winter Steelhead just waiting for visiting fisherman and we have some of the best Outfitters and Guides to assist you with your awesome Winter Steelhead trip. Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing does not get any better than on the Rogue and Umpqua rivers with over 300,000 Steelhead returning annually. Visit our Fishing Trips page for seasons and more information on run timing.

Whitewater Rafting draws rafters from all over the world for rafting on Oregon's Wild and Scenic Rivers and stay at our Wilderness Lodges. The Rogue River Canyon offers true Wilderness Whitewater Rafting Vacations as does the Illinois and Upper Klamath Rivers. Day trips on the Umpqua and Upper and Middle Rogue River allows these trips to fit your vacation schedule.
Our Whitewater Guides and Outfitters can supply professional knowledge and equipment for you Whitewater Vacations.

Plan Golf vacations at one of Southern Oregon's many top ranked Golf Courses (this photo from Running Y Ranch Resort).

Covering nearly half of Oregon's Coast line you will find secluded beaches for that perfect hike with Tide-pooling, clamming and Dungeness crabbing vacation opportunities. Wind Surfing events are held through out the summer months along the coast. Kite Flying festivals are found at many of our coastal communities. Light Houses are still operating along the Southern Oregon's Coast at Crescent City, Port Orford, Bandon and the Umpqua River mouth awaiting your vacation visit.

Winter Sports vacations abound with exciting activities found throughout with Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Diamond Lake Recreational Area and Crater Lake National Park being leading attractions for Winter Sports vacation enthusiasts.

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is nestled in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, the alpine gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Mount Ashland is conveniently located halfway between San Francisco and Portland; just 8 miles off Interstate 5. There is an annual snowfall of over 300 inches; plenty of snow for powder hounds and plenty of sun all winter long. The ski area has 23 trails in addition to chute skiing in a glacial cirque called the 'bowl'. The mountain, the people, and the quaint City of Ashland with its fine dining and accommodations make a winning vacation combination.

Klamath Lake viewed from Running Y Ranch Resort

Hiking Trails abound here from the Sky-Line Trail to the Rogue River Trail. Coastal headland Trails and Bird Watching Trail systems are now being developed will keep hiking enthusiasts full of options for a great hike. Visit our Bird Watching page for information on Bird Watching vacations

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