Access Site
OR
Galice Boat Ramp
City: Merlin, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.56790000, -123.59481000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II
Rogue - 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
8 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-3000.00 cfs
Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR
Whitewater Runs on Rogue River
10 runs (6 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
This location is on this run
4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi
8 ft/mi
II-III(IV)
This location is on this run
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (31.6 mi to put-in)
6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach (options to 33.7 miles)
33.9 mi
5 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (21.2 mi from take-out)
3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
18.4 mi
8 ft/mi
II-IV
Upstream from here (39.2 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 (43.1 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.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Galice Landing is a public boat ramp providing access to the Rogue River near Merlin in Josephine County. This is a popular put-in and take-out point for paddlers and boaters exploring this section of the nationally designated Wild & Scenic River. A day-use fee applies ($5). The ramp serves as a convenient access point for half-day and full-day river trips, with several nearby access points available upstream (Hog Creek is about 7 miles upriver, and Indian Mary Park is approximately 5 miles upriver).
The Galice section of the Rogue features predominantly Class II water that is generally read-and-run friendly for paddlers of moderate experience. The landing places you within the scenic Hellgate Canyon area and near the boundary of the Wild and Scenic corridor. Downstream take-outs at Grave Creek (about 5 miles downriver) offer additional options for longer trips. Note that Galice Landing is often recommended as a take-out point rather than Grave Creek due to less congestion.
The surrounding area provides excellent recreational opportunities, including access to the 35,000+ acre Wild Rogue Wilderness and the scenic Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway. Private boat ramp access is also available at nearby Galice Resort if needed.
The Galice section of the Rogue features predominantly Class II water that is generally read-and-run friendly for paddlers of moderate experience. The landing places you within the scenic Hellgate Canyon area and near the boundary of the Wild and Scenic corridor. Downstream take-outs at Grave Creek (about 5 miles downriver) offer additional options for longer trips. Note that Galice Landing is often recommended as a take-out point rather than Grave Creek due to less congestion.
The surrounding area provides excellent recreational opportunities, including access to the 35,000+ acre Wild Rogue Wilderness and the scenic Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway. Private boat ramp access is also available at nearby Galice Resort if needed.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rogue Wild & Scenic River
Located within
Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
Located within
Rainie Falls Trail
Located within
Rogue River National Recreation Trail
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms