The beginning points of the federally protected “National Wild & Scenic”
section of Rogue River is in Southwest Oregon, approximately 20 miles
northwest of the city of Grants Pass. Grants Pass is 61 miles north of the
Oregon/California border on the I-5 freeway.
Approx. driving Distance to Grants Pass:
Seattle – 421 miles (7.5 hrs.)
Portland – 244 miles (4.0 hrs.)
Medford – 28 miles (35 min.)
Redding – 183 miles (3.5 hrs.)
Sacramento – 350 miles (6.5 hrs.)
San Francisco – 395 miles (7.0 hrs)
Los Angeles – 743 miles (12.5 hr.)
Reno – 335 miles (7 hr.)
Las Vegas – 917 miles (16.5 hr.)
Boise – 679 miles (12 hr.)
Las Vegas – 917 miles (16.5 hr.)
Boise – 679 miles (12 hr.)

If you are arriving by air:
The nearest commercial airport is Medford, Oregon, which is 28 miles
south of Grants Pass. United, Horizon and Alaska Air service this airport
which is most connected from Portland and San Francisco. Shuttle service
can be arranged from the airport to your accommodation in Medford,
Grants Pass or Morrison’s Lodge. For assistance with the shuttle service,
please contact us.
If you are arriving by car:
When traveling on the I-5 freeway, north or south, use Exit 61. Travel west
on the Merlin-Galice Road. Merlin is 3 miles west of I-5, and Morrison’s
Rogue River Lodge (our rendezvous point) is another 9-10 miles. Galice is
also a common rendezvous for our fishermen. Galice is 3 miles past
Morrison’s lodge.

Whether driving or flying, we encourage you to arrive in the area the night
before your trip. Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge is an excellent option for
the night prior to your trip.
The closer you are to the Galice/Merlin area, the more convenient it is for
you on the morning of your trip’s departure.

Merlin:
Morrison Lodge (800) 826-1963 (8500 Galice Rd. Merlin, OR 97532)
(Morrison’s Lodge is our rendezvous site – 8:00 a.m. for hiking and fishing.
8:30 a.m. for all rafting trips)
Grants Pass:
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356
Shilo Inn (800) 222-2244
Super 8 (800) 800-8000
Grants Pass Inn (800) 553-7666
Holiday Express (800) 838-7666
Riverside Inn (800) 525-9055
Medford:
Motel 6 – South (800) 466-8356
Motel 6 – North (800) 466-8356
Rogue Regency (800) 535-5805(mention Noah’s for discount)
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150
Pony Soldier Inn (800) 634-7669X32
Shilo Inn (800) 222-2244
Shilo Inn (800) 222-2244
Campgrounds:
KOA – Gold Hill, I-5 @ Exit 40 (800) 562-7608
Valley of the Rogue, I-5 @ Exit 45B (800) 452-5687
Indian Mary Campground, 10 miles west on the Merlin/Galice Road
from the I-5 freeway @ exit 61 (541) 474-5285
Almeda Campground, 14 miles west on the Merlin/Galice Rd.
from the I-5 freeway @ exit 61 (541) 474-5285

Reservations are needed during the summertime.

We will meet Rafters at 8:30, Hikers and Fishermen at 8:00 a.m. at
Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge located at 8500 Galice Rd. Merlin, OR 97532.
At this point your host (The owner Hugh Hague) will assist you with
packing your personal belongings into dry bags provided by Noah’s. After
parking and securing your vehicle for the duration of the trip, we will
transport you and your dry bags a short distance (6-8 miles) down river to
the beginning point of your trip.

Specific personal pack lists are e-mailed to you upon reservation. If you do
not have the pack list, please contact Hugh at 5412612677 or
hugh@noahsrafting.com and he will make sure you have one.

All your clothing and personal items should fit into a travel bag about the
size of a backpack, no more than 25 pounds. A good rule of thumb is to
use a bag the size of what you would carry onto an airplane. When you
meet us on the morning of your trip, we will provide you with two dry
bags. One that you can put your travel bag into or transfer your clothing
and personal gear into. First, larger bags are generally only available when at the lodge or camp. The second dry bag, a smaller day bag is always
readily available with your personal items (sunglasses, camera, sunscreen,
medication, long sleeve shirt, windbreaker, etc.).

For our fishermen, please
don’t forget the fishing licenses. If you are on one of our camp trips (Rafting only), Please feel free to
bring your favorite sleeping bag. If you do not have your own bag, please
indicate on your questionnaire that you would like Noah’s to provide a bag
for you. Please, no pillows – instead bring just a pillowcase, which you can
fill with some clothing to create a pillow. We supply everything else including cots, sleeping pads/air mattresses, tents, tables and chairs, camp tarp if needed, camp lanterns and complete kitchen and tableware.

If you are on our lodge trip, all cabins and rooms have beds with fresh linens, bathroom with shower and sink, hot and cold running water, bath and hand towel and wash cloths. Some lodging accommodations have a shared bath to two bedrooms.

Clothing choices: For rafting/hiking/kayaking/fishing river attire, clothing
should be fast drying. Cotton materials, such as jeans and sweatshirts are
Clothing choices: For rafting/hiking/kayaking/fishing river attire, clothing
should be fast drying. Cotton materials, such as jeans and sweatshirts are
poor choices for wearing on the river, especially in cool or wet weather.

When they get wet, they may take a long time to dry. Synthetic materials
such as nylon dry quickly and are also cool on hot days. For early season
raft/hike/kayak trips and fishing trips, modern day fabrics such as capilene,
fleece, polortec, microfiber materials etc. are recommended for added
comfort and warmth.
If you are sensitive to the sun, for added protection, be sure to bring long
sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks that you don’t mind getting wet plus a
broad brim hat with retainer or chin strap. Sunburn on the river happens fast and can be severe.

Weather in any river canyon can vary widely day to day. However, the
Rogue canyon’s typical daytime summer temperatures can climb into the
80’s and 90’s. The water temperature is generally in the 60–70-degree
range. Early season raft and hiking trips and fall fishing trips have
temperatures ranging from the 50’s to the 80’s during the day while early
morning/late evening temperatures may dip into the 40’s. While blue skies,
scattered clouds and sunshine are predominant, rain can happen any time,
so specifically, you fisherman, don’t forget your rain gear!

You won’t have to worry about going hungry on our trips. We feed you
from lunch the first day through lunch the last day. The food is fantastic
(even if we do say so ourselves), and there is plenty of it. Some of our
guests refer to our adventures as a 5-pound trip!

Our lunches are prepared
riverside by your guides in a deli-style, build-your-own, all-you-can-eat format including choices of breads, meats, cheeses, condiments along with chips, crackers and dips, salads, fruits, and desserts.

Breakfasts and
dinners are full course, all-you-can-eat meals and are commonly served
family style. Throughout the trip Noah’s provides sodas, iced tea, lemonade, and bottled water. You are encouraged to bring your favorite soda, beer, wine, alcohol, mix, and/or other refreshments. All glass bottles should be individually wrapped.

We ask that your beer and sodas be aluminum or plastic containers. We provide containers to pack and transport your personal
beverage.

Important notice: For your safety, the safety and consideration of others
on the trip, insurance, liability, and our trip operating requirements: we
insist that the consumption of alcohol be in moderation. Thank you.

If you are a vegetarian, don’t worry! Our menus have the vegetarians in
mind and include plenty of food items that work for most of you. If you
have specific dietary restrictions or considerations, please call or email us so that we can do everything in our power to accommodate your wishes.

If you have a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) and would like some type of special recognition at dinner, breakfast, or lunch, let us know.

If you have a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) and would like some type of special recognition at dinner, breakfast, or lunch, let us know.

We would be happy to help you celebrate or bring special recognition to
this occasion.

In most cases no. If you have a medical or physical condition, allergic
reaction (bee sting, hay fever, asthmatic, etc.), recent surgery, pregnancy, or
special dietary needs, please inform our staff prior to the beginning of the
trip. If you use medications, bring two supplies packed in separate,
watertight containers. If you carry an Epi-Pin, be certain to bring it in your
daypack. If you have special or unusual medical or physical conditions or
pregnancy, check with your doctor, act accordingly and please inform us in
a timely manner.

Basically, with a few exceptions, you will be unreachable while on the
river in the wilderness area. However, give Hugh’s cell phone number
(541-261-2677) to the individual(s) who would be responsible for notifying
you in case of an emergency. While we cannot guarantee we will be able
to contact you while on your trip, we will use all our resources (cell, lodge
radio, satellite phones and relayed messages, etc.) to reach you.

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as
possible. We have fixed costs and guaranteed commitments to the lodges,
our guides, support personnel and transportation for these trips, whether
you show up for your trip. You may send a substitute in your place,
provided we are notified, and the individual(s) sign an Assumption of Risk
and Liability Release.
There are NO REFUNDS for cancellation or no show within the 60-day
period prior to your scheduled raft trip (90 days for fishing trips) unless
that/those space(s) are resold at full price. If you cancel prior to the 60-
day rule all monies received will be refunded, less a $50 per person service
and processing fee. We regret we cannot make exceptions for personal
emergencies.
We strongly urge you to invest in trip insurance. (www.tripinsurance.com)

Your trip concludes at the Foster Bar U.S. Forest Service boat landing,
approximately 2:00 p.m. This site is 6 miles upriver from Agness, Oregon
and 34 miles upriver from Gold Beach, Oregon.
The fishing trips conclude at Foster Bar for our 3-day trip (3:00 p.m.) and
Quosatana Creek U.S. Forest Service boat landing 2:00 p.m. This site is 14
miles upriver from Gold Beach, Oregon.

miles upriver from Gold Beach, Oregon.

If you plan on returning to Morrison’s Lodge in our shuttle vehicle (no
additional cost) your arrival time will be approximately 4:30-5:00 p.m.
If you plan on continuing onto the coast/Gold Beach/Hwy. 101 north or
south, then we schedule your vehicle to be shuttled. Please let our office
know in advance. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early at Morrison’s Lodge.
Also, be sure to bring two sets of keys for your vehicle (one for you and
one for the shuttle service provider). Your cost varies from $135 to $165
per vehicle based on the takeout location.

We are very proud of our guides. Their hard work, dedication, river
knowledge, historical knowledge and attention to detail truly set them apart
from the majority.

If you feel your guides have gone above and beyond the call of duty in
providing you with a very special experience, a gratuity may be left at the
end of the trip with the head guide. He/she can be counted on to share the
tip with all the trip guides and support personnel. A tip ranging between
12-18% of the cost of your trip is common. The crew greatly appreciates
your acknowledgment for a job well done, whether you verbalize it to them
and/or management, give a tip or both. Thanks for asking 😉