Rogue River Rafting Beginner Trip Itinerary

Your day of rafting starts at 10 AM at the Rogue River Center located at 210 Merlin Rd, Merlin Oregon. Exit Interstate 5 at exit 61 and drive 3.2 miles west. We are on the right hand side of the road. At the Rogue River Center you will meet your guides and get fitted for PFD’s before having the chance to buy any last minute items like sunscreen or straps for your sunglasses. When everyone has everything the group will load into the vans for the short 10 minute ride to the famous Rogue River.

When we arrive at the put-in you can take a few minutes to get your sunscreen loaded on while the guides get all of the boats ready to go. When the boats are ready the head guide will do a quick but thorough orientation on the type of boat you will be going down the river in (Orange Torpedo Kayak, Paddle Raft, or Oared Raft). When everyone is geared up it’s time to load in and start rafting the Rogue River. Before long the group will float to the first rapid, Ennis. This is a great little rapid to get the feel for the raft or kayak with only a few fun splashy waves. The next two rapids, Upper and Lower Galice Creek are exciting rides through fun wave trains sure to get you wet.

Somewhere below Galice your head guide will find a nice riverside spot to take a break and grab lunch. The guides will prepare whatever the days meal will include while you relax in the sun or take a quick swim. Generally some fresh fruit, makings for a sandwich and or salad, and a tasty desert item are on the menu. After lunch and a little relaxing its back to the rafts and kayaks for some more Rogue River white water. In the afternoon you can look forward to numerous rapids including chair riffle, the extremely fun and long wave train of Alameda, and the always exciting trip conclusion at Argo rapid. Depending on the group and river level your Rogue River rafting trip will conclude at either Argo or Grave Creek boat ramp where the vans and some cold beverages will be waiting for you.

Choose Your Rafting Experience - What's your boat type?

Orange Torpedo’s are what we are famous for. Everyone 12 and over can learn to paddle an inflatable kayak while our guides, also in kayaks, teach you how and lead you through the rapids. This has been our most popular way to travel for over 40 years. We also offer paddle rafts for your group or family to paddle together while a guide steers, or an oared raft where all you need to do is sit and go for the ride.