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Access Site OR

Baker Park

Rogue River • Skunk Creek • Walker Creek

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Grants Pass, OR

County: Josephine County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 42.42942242, -123.31967242

Baker Park, 760 E Park St, Grants Pass, OR 97527, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR Same River 0.1 mi away

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Rogue River at Raygold near Central Point, OR Same River 17 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

II Put-in Rogue - 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek

8 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 1000.00-3000.00 cfs

Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR

Whitewater Runs on Rogue River

10 runs (5 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

II Put-in at this location 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek

34.7 mi 8 ft/mi

II Take-out at this location 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)

18.4 mi 8 ft/mi

II-III(IV) Downstream from here (23.9 mi to put-in) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)

34.5 mi 14 ft/mi

II-IV Upstream from here (19.2 mi from take-out) 2. Gold Ray Dam to Gold Hill Boat Ramp (up to 5.5 miles)

5.7 mi 11 ft/mi

II Upstream from here (23.2 mi from take-out) 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)

30.9 mi 13 ft/mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

II 52 mi away 6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach (options to 33.7 miles)

33.9 mi 5 ft/mi

IV 57 mi away 4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir

3.3 mi 109 ft/mi

III 61 mi away 3. River Bridge to North Fork Park

5.2 mi 44 ft/mi

III-IV 64 mi away 1. Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge

3.2 mi 42 ft/mi

IV+ 63 mi away 2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)

4.0 mi 38 ft/mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Baker Park is one of two City of Grants Pass parks offering public boat ramp access to the Rogue River. Located in downtown Grants Pass, this facility provides a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters looking to access this popular scenic waterway. The park features a dedicated boat ramp along with a sandy beach area, making it suitable for both launching and day-use recreation.

The site includes basic amenities for river users, including public restrooms and green space for day-use activities. The sandy beach frontage makes Baker Park a pleasant spot to prepare gear or relax between paddling sessions. From this launch point, paddlers can explore the Rogue River corridor, including access to sections near the Wild & Scenic Rogue River designation, which offers scenic and varied paddling opportunities. This location is ideal for boaters and paddlers of varying skill levels looking for easy access to the Rogue River within the Grants Pass area.

Nearby Recreation Areas

Rogue Wild & Scenic River Located within

Mountain of the Rogue Trail System Located within

Enchanted Forest/Felton Trail Located within

Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway Located within