Middle Rogue River - Grants Pass, Oregon
Gold Hill / Rogue River / Grants Pass / Galice
The Rogue River becomes a more sedate river as it flows into its middle section after falling from
Crater Lake National Park and a beginning point of 6000 ft. to just over a thousand foot elevation in the rivers middle section.
This area is noted for family
White Water Rafting with mild to moderate white water, a great area for the
novice White Water Rafter or someone wanting a relaxing scenic drift boat trip.
You may chose a
Whitewater Tour Boat ride out of Grants Pass and stop for lunch or dinner at a
riverside lodge.
The middle stretch offers spectacular scenery, such as found in Hellgate and Taylor Creek Canyons.
Whitewater Rafting, Salmon & Steelhead Fishing, Rogue River Fishing Guides.
Water temperatures in this section are ideal for summer
White
Water Rafting reaching into the low 70 degree area during summer months.
Fishing for the Rogue's famous Fall Chinook or Kings is just fabulous in this area late July to October. (See our
Fall King Salmon page for more information.)
Summer Steelhead Flyfishing is in top form in
July - Aug - Sept - Oct - Nov. During this season Summer Steelhead are very receptive to FlyFishing methods.
(See our Summer Steelhead FlyFishing page for more Information.)
Summer Steelhead FlyFishing Guides are found at our
Guides and Outfitter Page.
The State of Oregon's largest run of
Winter Steelhead is available on the
middle section Jan - Feb - March.
(See our Winter Steelhead page for more information.)
Hellgate Excursions
Experience the Northwest's #1 River Trip!
1-800-648-4874
 The middle Rogue's towns and waysides reflect a kin-ship with the mighty Rogue. Parks, trails, restaurants, lodges and motels all are reflective of the rivers moods. In the fall the colorful fall foliage with the beautiful
waters winding to the sea can be breath taking.
The town of Gold Hill, site of a late 1800's gold rush begins the middle
section, just down stream of Gold Hill the town of Rogue River, and its nationally famous Rooster Crowing contest,
then Grants Pass, and the Boat-Nik river festival Memorial Day week-end, and Merlin the
Whitewater Rafting center.
A drive through the Applegate Valley following the Applegate to Jacksonville, a old west town with lots of shops or Applegate Lake with a stop at Cantrell Buckley Park is a pleasant experience.
 The middle Rogue's attractions are wonderful Parks like Josephine County's Indian Mary or the Oregon Parks Departments Valley of the Rogue State Park. The Oregon Caves National Monument near Cave Junction is awe-inspiring.
 Fishing for
King Salmon,
Winter Steelhead,
Summer Steelhead Flyfishing along with
White Water Rafting,
Tour Boat Rides,
Southern Oregon Wineries,
shopping and scenic rivers like the Rogue and Applegate Rivers make the middle
area a activity filled region. The Skate Board park draws skate boarders from hundreds of miles away. All combine to make the middle
region a family favorite.
About Grants Pass from Oregon.com
History: A popular stage coach stop in the 1860s, the city became Grants
Pass in honor of U.S. General Grant's success at Vicksburg. The apostrophe was
removed from "Grants" at the turn of the 20th century.
Incorporated:1865
Population: 22,000 (December, 2000)
Climate: Temperature
Hottest Month, August, average 90
Coldest Month, January, average 38
Precipitation: Average Annual Precipitation: 27
Driest Month: August; Wettest Month: December
Education:
• School District
• Three Rivers School District
• Southern Oregon University, Ashland (40 miles away), public, liberal arts
university
• RR Community College (2-year college)
About Rogue River from Oregon.com
History:
Settled in 1850, the City of Rogue River was previously known as Tailholt,
Gold River and Woodville until 1912 when its name was adopted and the city
was incorporated. The city sits on the banks of its namesake.
Calaveras County has its celebrated frog jump. Rogue River has the rooster crow.
 Incorporated: 1912
Population: 1955 (December, 2000)
Climate:
Temperature
Hottest Month, August, average 90
Coldest Month, January, average 38
Precipitation: Average Annual Precipitation: 32
Driest Month: August; Wettest Month: December
About Gold Hill from Oregon.com
History:
 In the early 1860s, a large gold nugget was found northeast of the present city
site. Soon, the entire area was swarming with miners and merchants with dreams
of striking it rich.
Incorporated: 1895
Population: 1100 (December, 2000)
Climate:
Temperature
Hottest Month, August, average 90
Coldest Month, January, average 38
Precipitation:
Average Annual Precipitation: 28
Driest Month: August; Wettest Month: December
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