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Rogue River, OR
Rogue River Evening Golden Hour Float
Evening (about 3 hours)
Sunset happy hour float
Day Trips
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OVERVIEW
Sunset happy hour float
A sunset wine and cheese happy hour float through Hellgate Canyon.
Evening (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
- Wine and cheese happy hour A beach stop for charcuterie and a local Oregon beer or wine, with non-alcoholic options too.
- Golden hour light The light goes gold in Hellgate Canyon as the sun starts to go down.
- Fewer people on the river Evening is the best time to be on the Rogue, with a lot fewer people on the water.
- Our most relaxing trip Your guide rows seven easy miles from Robertson Bridge to Indian Mary while you ride.
- Couples and families Couples, friends catching up and families all love this one, and kids are welcome.
INSIDER TIP
From Our Guides
Know what you are getting into. This is very much a float, not a whitewater trip, and that is the whole point. It is pretty straightforward, and you will barely get wet.
Your boat
Boats on This Trip
ITINERARY
Day by day
Day 1
Meet at the shop at 5:00 PM, shuttle to Robertson Bridge, and you are on the water by 5:30. About 7 miles of easy floating with a beach stop for charcuterie and a drink in Hellgate Canyon or shortly after. Take out at Indian Mary and back at the shop around 8:30 PM.
Miles covered
7
miles
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Inclusions
What's Included
Guides and gear
- Guide, raft and gear
- A day bag to keep the small stuff dry
Meals
- Charcuterie on the beach
- Local Oregon beer and wine
- Non-alcoholic options
Getting there
- Shuttle from the shop
Bring or rent
- A water bottle
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- A light layer for when the canyon cools off
- Shoes that can get a little wet, like sandals with a back strap
From $129
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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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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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
Charcuterie and drinks at the beach stop, in Hellgate Canyon or shortly after. We pour when we are pulled over, not while we are moving. Expect prosciutto, salami, cheese, grapes, veggies, nuts, hummus and ranch dip, with cans and acrylic stemless glasses. About two beers each, or a bottle of wine on request.
Meeting Logistics
Where & When To Meet
Meet at the shop at 5:00 PM PT. We shuttle to Robertson Bridge and are on the water around 5:30, take out at Indian Mary, and have you back at the shop around 8:30 PM PT. The shop is locked by then, so keep your keys with you or hand them to your guide. Park in the dirt lot, or the front lot if there is space.
TRAVEL
Getting there
Most guests fly into Medford or drive to Grants Pass the same day. This evening float launches late afternoon.
Meeting point
Orange Torpedo shop
210 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR. Check-in 5:00 PM in July or 5:30 PM in June. Back around 8:30 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
This is a short, easy float, so you only need a few things. Your guide brings a day bag to keep the small stuff dry, and everything else can stay in the car.
- A water bottle
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for the first part of the float
- A light layer, because the canyon cools off fast once the sun drops
- Comfortable shoes that can get a little wet, like sandals with a back strap
That's it. You'll barely get wet, so there's no need for a swimsuit or a change of clothes.
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
Is alcohol included on Oregon trips?
On the Rogue lodge trips there is a beer on arrival at Black Bar, and Paradise Lodge has a paid bar. On the Rogue camp trips there is a drink with dinner. The Golden Hour float is the only day trip we serve alcohol on, with local Oregon beer and wine on the beach.
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.
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.
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.
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