Tips
What to Bring on a Rogue River Lodge Trip
Our packing list for Rogue River lodge trips, including the lodge-to-lodge trail run and the raft-supported hike.

You sleep at a lodge each night, so you can pack lighter than for camping. Pack one small kit for the river and one for the lodge, and add the trail run or hike list if that's your trip.
On the river
- Water shoes that strap on, like Chacos, Astrals or Keens (no Crocs)
- A swimsuit, or synthetic shorts and a top (no cotton)
- A sun shirt
- A hat and sunglasses with a strap
- Waterproof sunscreen
- A water bottle and a carabiner to clip it to your boat
At the lodge
- A dry pair of shoes
- A comfortable sweatshirt and sweats for mornings
- Bug spray
- A flashlight or headlamp
- Personal hygiene items and any medications
Rogue River Trail 3-Day Lodge Trail Run
- Trail running shoes
- A running vest or hydration pack
- Trekking poles, if you use them
- Two pairs of socks per day
- Extra shirts
- Moleskin and Tecnu
- Pants or tall socks for the ticks and poison oak
- Water shoes for the Black Bar boat crossing
Rogue River Trail 4-Day Lodge Hike
- Running or hiking shoes
- A water bottle or CamelBak
- A medium-sized hiking daypack
- Trekking poles
- Pants for the ticks and poison oak
- Two pairs of socks per day
- Extra shirts
- Moleskin and Tecnu
- Water shoes for the Black Bar boat crossing
Good to know
- If you use a CPAP machine, bring your own batteries. The lodge generator is off from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Heading out with Briggs on a fishing lodge trip? That list is in our fishing packing guide.
Not sure which list fits your trip? Give us a call at (800) 635-2925 and we'll sort it out with you.
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