Rogue River Access & River Miles

Rogue River Access Points

Every ramp, put-in, take-out, camp, and named rapid on the Rogue, counted downstream by river mile from the headwaters to Gold Beach. Each point is tied to its nearest live gauge, so you can check the flow at your put-in before you load the boat.

Access Points 36
Boat Ramps 20
River Miles 0–215
Sections 5

Access by River Mile

Listed downstream, highest river mile first. “Conditions” opens the nearest USGS gauge — the closest live read on flow, level, and water temperature for that stretch.

Upper Rogue RM 215–141

Cold tailwater and freestone runs from the headwaters down through Shady Cove and Dodge Bridge. Drift-boat and wade water; trout and summer steelhead.

RM Access Point Type Nearest Gauge
215 Boundary Springs Headwaters Rogue River below Prospect ›
188 Union Creek Access Rogue River below Prospect ›
186 Natural Bridge Access Rogue River below Prospect ›
173 Prospect Bridge Rogue River below Prospect ›
160 Lost Creek Lake Reservoir Lost Creek Lake ›
158 McLeod Access Rogue River near McLeod ›
157 Cole Rivers Hatchery Boat Ramp Rogue River at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery ›
153 Casey State Park Boat Ramp Rogue River at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery ›
150 Rogue Elk Park Boat Ramp Rogue River at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery ›
147 Trail Access Rogue River near McLeod ›
146 Shady Cove Boat Ramp Rogue River at Dodge Bridge ›
145 Takelma Park Boat Ramp Rogue River at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery ›
141 Dodge Bridge Boat Ramp Rogue River at Dodge Bridge ›

Middle Rogue RM 138–101

Valley-floor river from Dodge Bridge through Gold Hill to Grants Pass. Classic steelhead drift water with easy ramp-to-ramp floats.

RM Access Point Type Nearest Gauge
138 Denman Boat Ramp Rogue River at Raygold ›
136 TouVelle Boat Ramp Rogue River at Dodge Bridge ›
126 Gold Ray Access Rogue River at Raygold ›
122 Gold Hill Boat Ramp Rogue River at Raygold ›
101 Grants Pass Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›

Hellgate RM 99–76

Grants Pass down through the Hellgate Canyon recreation stretch to Grave Creek. Popular guided drift and raft water; the last road-accessible take-out is Grave Creek.

RM Access Point Type Nearest Gauge
99 Lathrop Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
98 Schroeder Park Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
90 Griffin Park Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
86 Robertson Bridge Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
83 Hog Creek Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
76 Galice Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›

Wild Rogue RM 68–35

The 34-mile federally Wild & Scenic canyon from Grave Creek to Foster Bar. Multi-day float only, permit required in season, Blossom Bar and Mule Creek Canyon are serious whitewater.

RM Access Point Type Nearest Gauge
68 Grave Creek Boat Ramp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
65 Whisky Creek Camp Rogue River at Grants Pass ›
57 Battle Bar Camp Rogue River near Agness ›
50 Brushy Bar Camp Rogue River near Agness ›
48 Mule Creek Rapid Rogue River near Agness ›
45 Blossom Bar Rapid Rogue River near Agness ›
35 Watson Creek Camp Rogue River near Agness ›

Lower Rogue RM 34–0

Foster Bar down through Agness to the estuary at Gold Beach. Jet-boat and lower-river drift water; fall Chinook and winter steelhead.

RM Access Point Type Nearest Gauge
34 Foster Bar Boat Ramp Rogue River near Agness ›
27 Agness Access Rogue River near Agness ›
14 Quosatana Boat Ramp Rogue River near Agness ›
11 Lobster Creek Boat Ramp Rogue River near Agness ›
0 Gold Beach Harbor Rogue River at Highway 101 (Wedderburn) ›

Sections at a Glance

Fishing character of each reach — species, seasons, and how it fishes.

Upper Rogue

Prospect to Shady Cove

Species: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Summer Steelhead

Best seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Fall

Water: cold, clear, structured, riffles

Middle Rogue East

Shady Cove to Dodge Bridge

Species: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Summer Steelhead, Winter Steelhead

Best seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Winter during stable flows

Water: drift water, riffles, runs, tailouts

Middle Rogue West

Dodge Bridge to Gold Hill

Species: Summer Steelhead, Winter Steelhead, Rainbow Trout

Best seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter during stable water

Water: broader runs, tailouts, riffles, transitional water

Grants Pass Section

Gold Hill to Grants Pass

Species: Summer Steelhead, Winter Steelhead, Spring Chinook, Fall Chinook

Best seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter

Water: broad runs, deep slots, tailouts, travel lanes

Lower Rogue

Grants Pass to Agness

Species: Summer Steelhead, Winter Steelhead, Spring Chinook, Fall Chinook

Best seasons: Spring, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Water: large runs, deep holding water, canyon water, travel lanes

Coastal Rogue

Agness to Gold Beach

Species: Fall Chinook, Spring Chinook, Winter Steelhead, Summer Steelhead

Best seasons: Spring, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Water: estuary influence, tidal water, deep slow water, coastal wind

Access points and river miles are approximate and compiled from public BLM, Oregon State Parks, and county boat-ramp references, last reviewed May 2026. Ramp condition, seasonal closures, and Wild Rogue float permits change — confirm with the managing agency before a trip. River-mile figures are rounded.


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