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Access Site OR

Chinook Park

Rogue River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Grants Pass, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.42943000, -123.25998330
224 Chinook Park Ln, Grants Pass, OR 97527, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR Same River 3 mi away
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Rogue River at Raygold near Central Point, OR Same River 13.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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 This location is on this run 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
18.4 mi 8 ft/mi
II Downstream from here (4.1 mi to put-in) 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi 8 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (27.2 mi to put-in) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi 14 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (15.1 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 (19.0 mi from take-out) 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)
30.9 mi 13 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Chinook Park is a Josephine County day-use facility located in Grants Pass along the Rogue River. From I-5 North, take Exit 48, then head left on Depot Street and right on Rogue River Highway/OR-99 for approximately 5 miles to reach the park.

**Facilities & Amenities:**
This 67-acre marine park features a six-lane public boat ramp suitable for launching various watercraft, along with picnic areas, ample parking, vault toilets, a fishing platform, and sandy beach access. Day-use parking requires a $5 fee. The park is open sunrise to sunset and provides a solid base for boating, rafting, and fishing activities on the Rogue River. The site also includes interpretive signage about local wetlands and connects to recreational trail systems in the area.

**Important Note:**
Be aware that fire closure orders may be in effect for portions of the Lower Rogue River corridor. Check current conditions and fire advisories with the U.S. Forest Service before planning your trip to ensure river access is available in your intended paddling 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