Home of the Rogue River, Grants Pass Oregon considered the "Whitewater Rafting Capital of Oregon." Single or multiday trips on the Rogue's "Wild and Scenic" stretches can be arranged here or in Merlin and the Rogue River. The recreational opportunities of the river are many: jetboat trips, rafting, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and swimming, gold panning or just sitting and drinking in the scenic beauty. Experienced river outfitters serve as guides to fishing enthusiasts and rafters alike. The river is diverse enough to provide the level of excitement you seek, whether it is a relaxing float or an exhilarating whitewater adventure. Restaurants, motels and lodges along the river offer visitors a chance to enjoy briefly what we savor year round. For information on river adventure providers contact the Visitors Information Center at 1-800-547-5927 and for Rogue River backpacking information contact the Bureau Land Management at 541-479-5301.
Grants Pass also offers plenty for those who perfer to stay a little drier:
Walk through time as visitors and residents share the legends of Historic Grants Pass. Visitors will enjoy a tour of our Pioneer Cemetery Memorial Drive, visit historic homes of The Croxton House, The Alf House, The Judson House and our famous Schmidt House. Visit the Schmidt House located on SW 5th Street, downtown, for a tour of Josephine County's Historical Society. Contact 541-479-7827 for tours. For a complete list of historical residences, ask for maps on our "Walking Tour of Historic Grants Pass."
HellGate Canyon on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon. Take a Jet Boat ride, fish or whitewater raft.
HELLSGATE JET BOAT EXCURSIONS WEB SITE - 966 SW 6th ST. GRANTS PASS. 800-648-4874 or 541-479-7204.
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions has what you are looking for...excitement, scenery and history. You an experience the thrill and adventure of an exciting jetboat trip down the famous Rogue River.
There are five excursions to choose from; a 2-hour scenic canyon tour; a 4-hour Champagne Brunch trip, a 3-hour Lunch Trip, a 4-hour Dinner Trip, served down river at an old homestead overlooking the river, or a 5-hour Whitewater Adventure.
Contact 541-479-7204 or 800-648-4874 for further information.
966 S.W. Sixth St. Grants Pass, Oregon.
Growers Market "We grow it, cook it, and make it, just for you." Rising above Oregon's only permanent open-air agricultural market, one hears many languages; Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian; all boasting of the bounty of Southern Oregon. Providing our families with a wide variety of specialties, the atmosphere is relaxed, festive and fun. Discover Grants Pass Growers Market. Open Mid March to Thanksgiving, Saturdays from 9am - 1pm & June to September on Wednesdays at Riverside Park from 9am - 1pm. Contact 541-476-5375 for further information
Howling Acres Wolf Sanctuary - 555 Davidson Rd. Williams, Or 97544 (541) 846-8962
Wolf Sanctuary Web Site
30 minutes from Grants Pass and an hours drive from Ashland and Medford
Grants Pass Parks and Frisby Golf Frisby Golf or Disc golf four Josephine County courses. Riverside Park-9 Holes Located on PARK ST. AND 7TH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF GRANTS PASS Tom Pearce Park-18 Holes- Located "F" ST.EAST OF GRANTS PASS, RIGHT ON AGNESS AVE. Indian Mary Park-9 Holes - 7.3 MILES WEST OF MERLIN ON MERLIN-GALICE RD Wolf Creek Park-9 Holes - NORTH ON I-5 IN WOLF CREEK
- Places of Interest -
Applegate Trail Interpretative Center - Experience the colorful history of this rugged area through the stories of the pioneer settlers, the naming of Grave Creek, the discovery of gold, the impact of the stageline, and the building of the railroad. Located in beautiful Sunny Valley, come visit the Center, Old Town Hall, the famous Covered Bridge and more! Contact 1-888-411-1846 for further information.
Galice Resort - 11744 Galice Rd., Galice Oregon 541-476-3818
Old Town Antique Mall - 324 SW 6th St. Grants Pass, OR (541)474-7525
ROGUE MUSIC THEATRE - 927 NE 7TH ST. GRANTS PASS, OR 97526. (541)479-2559Applegate Trail - Traverses Jackson County along I-5 from Rogue River to Ashland and east along Hwy. 66 to Klamath Falls. This was the southern route of the famous Oregon Trail. Highlights along this section include Tubb Springs, Upper and Lower Table Rocks, the Gin Lin Trail, and other attractions.
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake Lodging- You can lodge at Crater Lake no. 90 Miles East of Grants Pass. (541)594-2211
Fantastic Arial view of Crater Lake (222K)
Diamond Lake Resort - Diamond Lake, Oregon 97331. 1-800-733-7593
Complete resort area with lodge and campgrounds, 85 miles northeast of Medford. Open year-round. Summer fishing resort. Boat rentals and charters. Mountain biking and rentals.
Emigrant Lake - Water slide, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and more. 5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 66 (541)776-7001.
Fish Lake - Resort area (cabins and lodge) open year'round. U.S. Forest Service campground with complete resort facilities. 51 miles east of Medford, off Hwy 140 (541)949-8500.
Great Cats of the World Park - 10 Acre "Exotic Cat Park located in Cave Junction. Opens 2004 and provides day tours of the grounds along with day performances, including a Splash Show. 541-592-2957
House of Mystery/Oregon Vortex - 4303 Sardine Crk. Rd. Gold Hill OR 97525 (541)855-1543
Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous - P.O. Box 1 Williams OR 97544 (541)846-1100
Howard Paririe Lake Resort - 1237 N. Riverside Ave. #29. (541)773-3619. Complete outdoor resort, camping areas, and county parks. Located 22 miles east of Ashland.
Howling Acres Wolf Sanctuary - As you stroll along the trails of shredded bark, you immediately begin to sense the calmness and comfort of this natural setting. Howling Acres is a humane, spiritual, educational sanctuary, dedicated to the preservation of abandoned and injured wolves. Howling Acres provides a safe shelter, offers educational tours, recreational activities, special events and live demonstrations. Located in Williams, OR. Contact 541-846-8962
Hyatt Lake - Operated by the Talent Irrigation District. Park and resort offers swimming, hiking, fishing, and complete boat facilities. 21 miles east of Ashland. Dead Indian Road off of Hwy 66 (541)482-3331.
Jacksonville - This gold rush town of the 1850's is full of antiques, restored homes, shops and museums. 15 miles west of Ashland.
Lake of the Woods - Lodge open year 'round. Easy access to snowmobiling runs, cross country skiing and possible skating areas. Food and groceries available. 40 miles east of Medford off of Highway 140 (541)949-8300.
Lost Creek Dam - Cole M. River Fish Hatchery. Picnic area and lots of scenery just 33 miles northeast of Medford on Hwy 62.
Mt Ashland Ski Resort - 18 miles from Ashland in the Siskiyou Range on Mount Ashland. Full service ski area for all ability levels. 4 chair lifts, 23 ski suns. 1,150 vertical. Reasonable rates. Ski/lodging packages. Open daily from Thanksgiving thru April. 1745 Hwy. 66. Snow Phone: (541)482-2754, Office: (541)482-2897. Mt. Ashland Ski Map - 109K
Oregon Caves National Monument - 19000 Caves Highway. Cave Junction, OR 97523. (541)592-2100
Rogue River - Fishing, boating, jet boat trips, camping, picnicking, guided raft trips, and rentals for rafting on your own. HELLSGATE JET BOAT EXCURSIONS - 966 SW 6th ST. GRANTS PASS. (541)479-7204
Southern Oregon Timberjacks Baseball - Oakland "A" Affiliate
P.O. Box 1457, Medford, Or. 97501, (541)776-4084 or (541)770-5364
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center -Wildlife Images is dedicated to the preservation of native North American wildlife. Experience a tour of our world-famous wildlife sanctuary where care and treatment to injured or orphaned wild creatures is brought to life. One of the highlights of the tour is the Eagle flight enclosure where you will witness the splendor and feel the emotion of our nation's symbol, the Bald Eagle. Visit www.wildlifeimages.org or contact 541-476-0222 for further information.
Willow Lake - County Park that provides camping, picnicking, boating and many trails to hike. 35 miles northeast of Medford, off Hwy 62 (541)865-3229.
The Academy of Wine of Oregon Inc. - 18200 Hwy 238, Grants Pass, OR 541-846-6817 Wine Grown in Applegate Valley Ashland Vineyards & Winery - 2775 E Main St, Ashland, OR 541-488-0088 Champagne Creek Cellars - 340 Busenbark Lane, Roseburg, OR 541-673-7901 Dry, off dry, sweet floral white wines and dry, robust reds and sweet, spiced warmed wine. Chateau Lorane Winery - 27415 Siuslaw River Rd, Lorane , OR 541-942-8028 22 miles southwest of Eugene, Oregon. Home to rare and unusual wines such as Huxelrebe and Durif. Devitt Winery - 11412 Hwy 238, Applegate Valley, OR 541-899-7511 small family-owned and operated winery dedicated to producing premium varietal wines from locally grown grapes. EdenVale Winery - 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, OR 541-512-9463 Since 1885, Eden Valley Orchards has been a hallmark of agricultural innovation and graciousness in Southern Oregon. Fiasco Winery at Jacksonville Vineyards - 9730 Hwy 238, Jacksonville, OR 541-899-6923 traditional farming methods and state of the art cellar techniques to create wines that are well balanced with wonderful aromas, flavors, and complexity Iris Hill Winery - PO Box 137, Lorane, OR 541-895-9877 Iris Hill Winery is a family owned operation concentrating on producing small quantities of hand-crafted, award winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. John Michael Champagne Cellars - 1425 Humbug Creek Rd, Jacksonville, OR 541-846-0810 The tasting room features award winning wines and champagnes, sparkling sake, and a free blown glass and lighting gallery, also the home of Mongo LongSword Vineyard - 8555 Hwy 238 Jacksonville, OR 541-899-1746 Applegate Valley, LongSword Vineyard has partnered with nature to grow premium wine grapes for over 20 years Paschal Winery - 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, OR 541-535-7957 Hilltop winery overlooks world-famous pear orchards and the mountain ranges. Rosella’s Vineyard & Winery - 184 Missouri Flat, Grants Pass, OR 541-846-6372 Small family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Wines offered: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Zinfandel and our special blend “Ula Waina,” our tribute to Mom and her love of Hawaii RoxyAnn Winery - 3285 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 541-776-2315 Exciting wines that possess tremendous color, complexity and depth of flavor. Standing Stone Brewing Co. - 101 Oak St, Ashland, OR 541-482-2448 A full-service restaurant in the heart of Ashland offering handcrafted ales, a complete selection of wines and premium spirits in its National Historic Registered building Trium - 7112 Rapp Lane, Talent, OR 541-535-4015 Trium’s philosophy is that great wines are made in the vineyard, hence our three vineyards are our foundation. Troon Vineyard - 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, OR 541-846-9900 Troon Vineyard is an internationally recognized, award winning, boutique winery, with a team dedicated to the pursuit of “good times and fine wines.” Weisinger’s - 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 541-488-5989 Weisinger’s Winery, established in 1988, is a family-owned winery specializing in limited productions of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Proprietary Blends and Gewerztraminer Willamette Valley Vineyards - 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 800-344-9463
- Parks -
Casey State Park - OR 62, 29 miles Northeast of Medford
Picnicking, fishing, boating.
Illinois River State Park - US 199, 1 mile South of Cave Junction.
Picnicking, fishing.
Joseph Stewart State Park - OR 62, 35 miles NE of Medford (541)560-3334
Camping, showers, dumping station, picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, bike trails. 151 electrical, 50 tent; maximum site 80'. Special features: marina, 5.5 miles of hiking trails, 6 mile bike trail. Unique features: on Upper Rogue River hiking trail (connects with Pacific Crest national Scenic Trail near Crater Lake).
TouVelle State Park - Off OR 62, 9 miles north of Medford (Table Rock Road at Rogue River).
Picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, day use fee. Special facilities: group picnic shelter.
Valley of the Rogue State Park - I-5, 12 miles east of Grants Pass on Rogue River. (541) 582-1118.
Camping (year-round), showers, dumping station, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking. 97 full hookup, 55 electrical, 21 tent; maximum site 75'. Special facilities: group picnic shelter.
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