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Half Day Adventure on the Rogue River
Half Day PM Rogue River Rafting Trip
Experience pure adventure on our thrilling half-day afternoon whitewater rafting trip along Oregon's Rogue River! Journey through 9 miles of exciting Class I-III rapids in 8-person rafts with experienced guides, plus take turns in a single-person inflatable kayak for extra thrills. Starting with a hearty lunch at Morrisons Lodge, this unforgettable afternoon combines heart-pumping whitewater action with breathtaking canyon scenery, perfect for both first-timers and seasoned adventurers seeking splashes, laughter, and lasting memories.
Book Your Trip
Experience the Ultimate Family-Friendly Adventure on Southern Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue River!
4 Hours
Adults: $129/personYouth: $89/person (6-11 years old)
Discover why the Rogue River is the premier river trip in Oregon. Perfect for families, friends, and all kinds of adventurers!
*Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee & $10/person USFS user fee. We reserve the right to cancel a trip due to insufficient reservations.
Trip Highlights
Join us for an unforgettable half-day afternoon whitewater rafting trip featuring 9 miles of exciting Class I-III rapids through Oregon's stunning Rogue River canyon, complete with hearty lunch and expert guides who make this perfect for everyone from first-timers to seasoned adventurers.
Trip Highlights:
- 9 miles of thrilling Class I-III whitewater through scenic canyon
- Half-day afternoon adventure starting with hot lunch at Morrisons Lodge
- 8-person paddle rafts with experienced guides and stern assist frames
- Single-person inflatable kayak available for extra thrills
- Comprehensive safety orientation ensures fun for all skill levels
- Breathtaking forested canyon scenery and wildlife viewing
- Perfect for families, beginners, and adventure seekers
- Unforgettable memories filled with splashes and laughter
Additional Details
- Rapid Level: Classes I-III.
- Season: May thru October.
- Age: 6 to 106 years of age.
- Start: 11:45 am
- End: 4:30 pm
- What’s Included: Guides, rafts, dry bag, transportation, and lunch for day trips.
- Not Included: Guide gratuity and Government access fees.
- Splash gear and Personal Flotation Devices will be fitted before leaving Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures.
Be sure to complete the required registration steps, review the Essential Eligibility Requirements, and consider travel insurance to protect your trip.
Itinerary
Arrival & Orientation
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Arrive at Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge (8500 Galice Road, Merlin, OR) at your scheduled start time.
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Complete last-minute paperwork and meet your expert river guide.
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Get fitted with a personal flotation device (PFD) and helmet for safety and comfort.
Ride to the River
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Board a Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness bus for a short, scenic drive to the river launch.
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Guides share fascinating stories about the Rogue River’s history, wildlife, and canyon ecology as you approach the water.
On the River
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Launch into your afternoon of adventure!
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Navigate Class II–III rapids, enjoy calm stretches ideal for floating and swimming, and take in dramatic canyon walls and riverside forests.
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Spot wildlife along the riverbanks, including bald eagles, river otters, osprey, and occasionally deer.
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Your guide provides tips for paddling, explains the ecology of the river, and shares captivating stories about the Rogue’s past.
Return & Farewell
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Arrive back at the launch site around 4:30 pm.
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Enjoy the ride back to Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge with photos, memories, and maybe a few stories to share.
Reviews
Trip Cancellation, Travel Insurance, & Eligibility Requirements
Read our policies below to learn more about payments, cancellations, trip insurance, and our necessary requirements for guests to be able to participate in a Morrisons Rogue River rafting trip.
PAYMENTS: Full payment is required to hold your space for your rafting day trip package. A minimum of two guests is required to book a day rafting trip.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations outside of 14 days are required to receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee. Cancellations within the 14-day window of your reservation will result in no refund being issued.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: All registration forms and release of liability forms must be completed using your personal guest account link to manage your reservation online. All requested forms must be completed at your earliest convenience after making your reservation and applying your initial deposit. Failure to complete the forms online using the guest account link in the requested time could result in cancellation and forfeit of all deposits made.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, as it’s the only way to recover your costs if you need to cancel. Insurance may cover issues like injury, smoke, floods, or other natural disruptions. Most providers require you to purchase coverage within 21 days of your initial deposit.
If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to send a replacement guest in your place.
We recommend Travel Insured International, which typically offers several plans priced around 7–10% of your trip cost. Children 17 and under qualify for reduced rates.
No refunds, credits, or rescheduling will be offered—no exceptions
The following are the physical and mental eligibility criteria for all participants on any Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Adventures river trip:
- Ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
- Wear a Type V Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (maximum chest size of 56 inches). Wearing leg straps may be required to ensure proper fit. Where required, properly wear a helmet.
- Ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. This may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
- If choosing an inflatable kayak, having the ability to follow verbal and visual commands and the physical ability to sit up in the boat and paddle while following a guide through whitewater.
- Ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including safely maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, and slippery and uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. This includes the ability to maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
- Ability to independently swim in whitewater or swift currents while wearing a PFD. This includes being an active participant in your own rescue, including having the ability to (a) keep your airway passages sealed while underwater, and regain control of your breathing when being submitted to repeated submersion under waves or currents; (b) orient yourself to new “in-river” surroundings; (c) reposition yourself in the water to different swimming positions; (d) swim aggressively to a boat or to shore in whitewater; (e) receive a rescue rope, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same; (f) get out from under an overturned boat.
- Ability to swim 100 yards in flat water while wearing a PFD.
- Ability to assist another passenger who has fallen out of the boat by pulling them back in.
- Ability to follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions given by guides in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to effectively communicate with guides and other guests.
- Ability to carry personal dry bags and other personal gear (as heavy as 20-30 pounds) uphill from the boats to your camping location and back the next morning, independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member. (This only applies on multi-day trips).
- Ability to manage all personal care independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member.
- If taking prescription medications, have the ability to maintain proper dosage by medicating independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member.
- Ability to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly dressed so as to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illness, sunburn, and frostbite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your MRWA Rafting/hiking trips on the Rogue River can be physically strenuous and require active participation from each trip participant. Essential eligibility requirements for all participants on any MRWA river trip are as follows:
- Ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. This may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
- Ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
- Ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, slippery or sandy, uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. This includes the ability to independently maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
- Ability to follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions given by guides in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to effectively communicate with guides and other guests. Wear a Type V Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device provided. Where required, properly wear a helmet.
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.
HAVE A QUESTION?
GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR TEAM
Give us a call or send us an email! Whether you want to book an overnight stay at Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Lodge or join us for a multi-day Rogue River trip, our team is happy to answer any questions you have and help plan your next bucket list adventure.
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