Full Day Rogue River Rafting Trip

Essential Details

• Meeting Time: 8:45 AM at Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Lodge (8500 Galice Road, Merlin, Oregon)
• Return Time: 4:30 PM
• Ages: 6-106 welcome (children 5 and under not permitted)
• Trip Length: 18 miles on the Rogue River with lunch break at the lodge

Before You Arrive

• Complete 2-step registration using your personal link within 48 hours of arrival (failure results in cancellation)
• Payment in full required at booking
• Review Essential Eligibility Requirements at rogueriverraft.com
• Cancellation Policy: 7+ days = refund minus 3% fee; less than 7 days = no refund

What to Bring

• Water bottle for each person
• Proper footwear – water shoes or sandals that strap on (NO flip flops)
• Non-cotton clothing – bathing suits, board shorts, quick-dry shirts
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
• Cash for guide gratuities (10-20% of trip cost recommended)
• Waterproof case if bringing phone/camera

What’s Included

• Transportation to/from river launch points
• Professional guide and all rafting equipment
• Hot lunch at Morrisons Lodge
• Waterproof bags for personal items
• Personal flotation devices

Important Notes

• No cell service on the river – phones work in parking lot only
• No alcohol permitted on the river
• Dietary restrictions must be noted 48+ hours in advance
• 20% lodging discount available at Morrisons Lodge with code MRWA
• Physical requirements: Ability to navigate rocky slopes and sit without back support for 3+ hours

Guide gratuities are additional and based on 10-15% of your base trip cost, not including BLM and USFS fees (if applicable). For payment, we accept cash or check (made out to your guide). We cannot add gratuities to your credit card.

If you have any questions about our trips, please call our offices 7 days a week at 1-800-336-1647. Our friendly office staff is glad to answer any questions about our trips or visiting the great state of Oregon.

Morrisons Lodge is our preferred lodging location for convenient orientation and launching of your trip. It offers riverside cabins, secluded townhomes, and cozy lodge rooms. A gourmet 4-course dinner is available in the evenings, and a country-style buffet breakfast is available before your trip in the morning.

• Morrisons Lodge: (800) 826-1963 (about $150)

Other Lodging Options

• Weasku Inn (541) 471-8000
• Double Tree Guest Ranch (541) 416-0120
• The Lodge at Riverside (541) 955-0600
• Riverside Inn (541) 476-6873
• Holiday Inn Express (541) 471-6144

Campgrounds
Indian Mary, Griffin Park and Almeda Park all take reservations. For reservations call 1-800-452-5687 or visit CampLife.com/

Yes, we can accommodate special dietary restrictions but please call us at least 48 hours before your trip to inform us of your needs.

Essential Items to Bring

• Water bottle for each person
• Sunscreen (high SPF recommended)
• Sunglasses with strap or retainer (chums recommended)
• Hat with brim (optional but recommended)
• Cash for guide gratuities (10-20% of trip cost)
• Waterproof camera case if bringing phone/camera
• Extra contacts if applicable
• Personal medications (inhalers, EPI pens, etc.)

Clothing & Footwear

What to Wear:

• Bathing suits or board shorts
• Non-cotton t-shirts (quick-dry materials)
• Light jacket or windbreaker for cooler weather
• Sun protection clothing (optional)

Footwear Requirements:

• Water shoes or strapped sandals that won’t fall off in current
• Tennis shoes (if you don’t mind them getting wet)
• NO flip flops – not acceptable for safety reasons

On the Wild and Scenic Section, the lodges have bathrooms and many of the places we camp have outhouses. If an outhouse isn’t available, we carry a riverside toilet system. We make sure you have a bathroom available at all stops.

Rapids are classed on a scale from 1 to 6. The Wild and Scenic Rogue River includes rapids ranging from Class 1, 2, and 3, with two Class 4 rapids that you can easily navigate or walk around if preferred. However, the classes of rapids you will encounter will vary depending on your trip. The following explains each classification:

Class I (easy) – Moving water with small waves that can tug a boat. This is the calmest class, with minimal maneuvering required.
Class II (novice) – Easy rapids, with waves up to 3 ft tall that are easily seen, and wide channels. Some maneuvering required.
Class III (intermediate) – Offer plenty of excitement with waves up to 4 ft and narrow passages that send the boat shimmying and water gushing over its sides.
Class IV (advanced) – Long, difficult rapids, with turbulent water that requires precise maneuvering. Guaranteed to get your heart racing! There may be dangerous rocks or boiling eddies. Precise maneuvering required, and you should be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Class V  (expert) – A constant adrenaline rush. Long and violent rapids that follow each other almost without interruption. Paddlers should have Class IV or better whitewater experience, and go with experienced guides who know the river.
Class VI (extreme) – Not commercially raftable. Considered “un-runnable” and have rarely been attempted due to their difficulty, unpredictability, and danger.  This is the most dangerous class and should only be attempted by a team of experts.