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Rogue River, OR
Rogue River Half-Day Hellgate Float
Half day (about 3 hours)
Splashy half-day float
Day Trips
Class I
Class II
OVERVIEW
Splashy half-day float
A splashy half-day float on the Rogue with mellow Class I and IIs, swimming and stories on a morning float.
Half day (about 3 hours)
Duration
5
+
Min Age
Day Trips
Trip Style
DATES
Upcoming Dates
Mon
23
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Wed
25
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Fri
27
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Highlights
Best Parts of The Trip
- Mellow Class I and II Really fun and splashy rapids, much more of a float than a rapids trip.
- Swimming and stories Plenty of time to swim, spot wildlife and listen to your guide's stories.
- Three hours on the water Float about 7 miles from Hog Creek to Galice, then we bring you back to the shop.
- Morning float This trip runs in the morning, so you are off the water with the afternoon free.
- Great for beginners Perfect for travelers on a time crunch, locals new to rivers and anyone nervous about whitewater.
INSIDER TIP
From Our Guides
Relax. A lot of people come in having heard the Rogue is all big, intense rapids. This stretch is fun, mellow Class I and IIs that are really fun and splashy. Come to swim and to listen to the stories, and if time allows your guide will let you switch between the raft and a kayak.
Your boat
Boats on This Trip
ITINERARY
Day by day
Day 1
Meet at the shop at 8:30 AM or 1:00 PM, shuttle to Hog Creek, and float about 7 miles down to Galice. About three hours on the water, then we bring you back to the shop.
Miles covered
7
miles
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Inclusions
What's Included
Guides and gear
- Guide and all gear
- Kayak or raft
- PFD and helmet
- Dry bag and a water jug
Getting there
- Shuttle from the shop
Bring or rent
- A water bottle
- Sunscreen
- A hat
From $79
BOOK NOWACCOMMODATIONS
Day Trips
Nights are a mix of historic lodge rooms and guided riverside camps, depending on the launch.
Rogue River
Lucas Lodge
Sadie Lucas built this lodge around 1912 on a ranch where the Illinois River meets the Rogue, and her family has welcomed guests for seven generations since. Your last night on the river ends here with a prime rib dinner served family style.
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Owyhee River
Owyhee Camps
Desert canyon camps on the Owyhee, set below rimrock and red rock spires that light up at sunset.
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Lower Salmon River
Lower Salmon Camps
Every camp is a big white sand beach with a good swimming hole, and your tent is up before you arrive.
See the full stayMain Salmon, River of No Return
Main Salmon Camps
Big sandy beach camps under the pines. When you pull in, your tent is already set up, your sleeping pad is in it and your dry bags are stacked and waiting.
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Snake River in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon Camps
Riverside camps below the walls of Hells Canyon. Your tent is up before you arrive, and evenings start with a cold drink under the shade tarps.
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Rogue River
Rogue River Camps
Riverside beach camps on the Rogue. Your gear boater runs ahead so camp is ready when you pull in, with tents up and dinner served family style.
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Rogue River
Paradise Lodge
Paradise has the big deck where we do movie night, with lodge cooking and a real bed. Every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Rogue River
Black Bar Lodge
Black Bar sits right on the water. You pull in at the end of Day 1 to a home-cooked dinner and a real bed, and every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Food & Drink
What To Expect During Meal Time
There is no meal on this one. It is a three-hour float, so eat before you come and we will have you back in time for lunch or dinner. We bring a water jug so you can refill your bottle.
Meeting Logistics
Where & When To Meet
For the morning trip, meet at the shop at 8:30 AM PT and you are back between 12:00 and 1:00 PM PT. For the afternoon trip, meet at 1:00 PM PT and you are back by 5:00 PM PT. Either way it is about three hours on the water from Hog Creek to Galice.
TRAVEL
Getting there
Most guests fly into Medford or drive to Grants Pass the day before. Stay locally — launch mornings start early.
Meeting point
Orange Torpedo shop
210 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR. Morning trip 8:30 AM, back 12:00–1:00 PM. Afternoon trip 1:00 PM, back around 5:00 PM.
How to get there
Fly into Medford (MFR)
About 40 minutes by car. Rentals are at the airport.
Drive I-5 to exit 61
Overnight parking is available in the shop lot, including RVs.
Stay in Grants Pass
We can pick up and drop off at Grants Pass hotels.
Airport transfer
Hotel pickup in Grants Pass is free when arranged.
Skip the rental car: Whitewater Cowboys runs a van between the Medford airport and Grants Pass hotels or the Merlin shop, $149 for up to 12 people.
PACKING
What to Bring
A water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. That is about it.
REVIEWS
What guests say
POLICIES
Cancellation timeline
90+ days out
Full refund of the trip payment
Minus any non-refundable permit fees.
30–89 days out
50% refund
Date changes may be available if space remains.
Under 30 days
No refund
Weather holds are reviewed case by case.
Refunds depend on how far out you cancel. Weather holds are handled case by case.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my group have a raft to ourselves?
Rafts hold a maximum of 8. A group of 8 gets its own raft; smaller groups will likely share. We cannot guarantee you will be alone in the raft with just your family.
What do I do with my car keys?
Hand them to your guide and they ride in a dry bag, or leave them at the shop if you met there. On the Golden Hour float the shop is locked by 8:30, so keep your keys or give them to your guide. On the North Umpqua they stay with the guide or in the van.
Do I have to wear a PFD and helmet in Oregon?
Your life jacket stays on any time you are on the water, and the only exception is sunscreen time. Helmets are required on Nugget Falls and for every guest on the North Umpqua.
Where do I park in Oregon?
For single-day trips, use the dirt lot across the street from the shop, or the front lot if there is space. For multi-day trips, park inside the lot. On the North Umpqua, the Gravel Bin is the easiest spot since it is also the takeout.
Do I have to paddle an IK if I get scared?
No. There is a guide right there who will come get you no matter what, and you can hop into a raft any time. We would love for you to try the torpedo, but it is never required.
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