LOCATION: Gold Beach is a city located in, and the county seat of Curry County, Oregon. Gold Beach, Oregon is between Brookings and Bandon on the Oregon coast. Gold Beach, Oregon is where the Rogue River and Illinois River meet the Pacific Ocean. In the year 2000 census showed there are 1,897 people. You can take the scenic drive from Gold Beach inland east to Galice Resort and Graves Creek. It is considered the lower Rogue River, and many rafters pick lottery tickets to raft the Rogue from Graves Creek to Gold Beach. I have been told there are some Class 6 rapids, and a place called Devil's Hole that is extremely dangerous. It is best to have a whitewater guide on this trek of the river. There are many jet boat excursions from Gold Beach heading up river to Agness. There are many fishing opportunities from Gold Beach up the Rogue River.
The trees are bountiful and lush. It is ideal for the outdoors person.