Rogue River Whitewater Rafting Oregon

Our camp/lodge trips are our most popular offering, combining the best of both worlds: camping and wilderness lodging. On a combination trip, you'll spend one or two nights in camp followed by one night at a famous wilderness lodge. Rogue Wilderness Adventures believes this is our best overall offering. There is a very special bonding that is experienced on camping trips, and because of the logistical placement of the lodges, we prefer to camp the first two night, dividing the trip equally between the days.

Trips begin at 8:00am. The "Wild and Scenic" portion of the Rogue River is a "permitted" entry system regulated by the bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service. Due to the limited entry system and the popularity of these trips, early reservations are strongly recommended.

Camping and lodges on the Rogue River
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Paddles and Pints 2010 Weekend

Paddles and Pints Rafting Trip Labor Day Weekend Two great Oregon traditions—whitewater rafting and micro brewed beer—will come together as Rogue Wilderness Adventures launches their first “Paddles and Pints” trip.This veteran rafting company who has been taking guests down the Rogue River for over 38 years is partnering with Oregon brew master Mark Vickery for days of thrilling whitewater and sipping on frosty, delicious locally crafted beers.

With over 20 years of brewing experience and an armful of awards for beers like Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter, Mark Vickery has a resume that reflects his professional expertise in the beer world.For the last five years Mark has been the head brewer at Golden Valley Brewery in McMinnville, Oregon. Mark honed his beer making skills in the trenches at the Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon, where he and his fellow brewers created some of the most iconic beers the world has seen. Marks passion is to create beers that use fresh hops and other local ingredients that are available near the brewery.

This trip will be a 3 day, 2 night rafting excursion down the wild and scenic Rogue River Canyon. During the day, the staff of Rogue Wilderness Adventures will take paddlers down one of the most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. Evenings will be spent camping on sandy beaches as guides serve mouthwatering riverside fare that perfectly complements beer tasting: dishes like steak, grilled shrimp, and fajitas. Mark will be lecturing each evening on his favorite beer types and how each one is created.

The beer tastings are as follows:

First Night: Northwest pale ales and Indian pale ales, Pilsners and Lagers, German, Czech, Dutch, Mexican and American
Second Night: Belgian Beers like Whit beer, Trappist Dubbel, exotic hybrids from Belgium

The trip includes all meals, beer, equipment, guides, and transportation.

Trip Dates: Friday August 27, 2010 to Sunday August 29, 2010. Cost is $899 per person plus government fees ($36). 2 spots left on this date.

3-Day Price: $899.00* per person
3 - Day Camp Trip Itinerary and Gear List (PDF)

Take your dog rafting. Dog friendly vacations continue to be a growing trend and Rogue Wilderness Adventures is putting their paw into the mix with Paddles and Paws Rafting trip. Dogs and their owners will be spending 3 days rafting Oregon’s beautiful Rogue River Canyon. Each night the group will spend the evening riverside and dine on great Oregon inspired meals. Rogue River Salmon for humans and fine dog kibble for the dogs. Everyday will include rafting and walking on the Rogue River trail. Of course bathroom and sniffing breaks will occur regularly. Lifejackets for humans and dogs will be provided. This is a 3 day camping experience.

If you are interested in spending a day or part of a day on the river, we offer whitewater rafting trips daily (full and half day), with inflatable kayaking and paddle rafting options. Affordable and ideal for the entire family, the trip features a 13 mile fun, yet moderate, whitewater run and includes a riverside picnic lunch on the full and afternoon half day trips. The full day trip begins at 8:30am. Half day trips begin at 8:30am & 11:00am. Full and half day trips run everyday May through October. Advance reservations required.

Relax with a late afternoon float through Hellgate Canyon. Frequently, the riverside wildlife awaken to play as twilight threatens the day; the raft floats silently downstream while families of otters frolic on the sandy beach and beavers emerge to make their rounds. We stop for beverage and a late afternoon swim in the magnificent Hellgate Canyon. Evening Float Trips begin at 5:00pm. Advance reservations required.

Our two day lodge trip on the recreation section of the Rogue is a perfect first time experience and is well suited for people of all ages. The first day is a scenic float on a calm stretch of water. Silently gliding along this remote stretch of river, an

abundance of wildlife enhances the day. Sunbathing turtles, ospreys diving for fish, great blue herons standing silently on the rocky shore, and bald eagles soaring high above the river are common sights. River otter, beaver, and deer are frequently seen as well as Chinook salmon swimming through the water as the river meanders along.

We arrive at one of the area's fine country inns early enough to enjoy side hikes, and possibly some fishing or bird watching. A gourmet family-style meal is served as twilight shades the day. After a leisurely breakfast on day two, the trip continues with some bigger white water. Two day recreation section lodge trips begin at 10:00am. Advance reservations required.

ROGUE RIVER OREGON WHITEWATER RAFTING

2010 Half Day or Full Day Raft Trips

2010 Wild and Scenic Launch Dates (3 or 4 Day Trips)

Wild and Scenic River Section Trips - Multi-Day

3-Day and 4-Day Camping Whitewater Raft Trips

2-Day, 3-Day and 4-Day Wilderness Lodge Trips

3-Day and 4-Day Camping and Wilderness Lodge Trips

Paddles and Pints 2010 Weekend

Paddles and Paws: Whitewater Rafting with Man's Best Friend

2010 Half Day and Full Day Raft Trips

Recreation River Section Trips - One Day

Evening Float Trip

2-Day Recreation Section Lodge Trip

Reservations