Access Site
OR
Gold Hill
City: Gold Hill, OR
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.43731135, -123.04222906
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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
Put-in
Rogue - 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
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 (9 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
Put-in at this location
3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
18.4 mi
8 ft/mi
II-IV
Take-out at this location
2. Gold Ray Dam to Gold Hill Boat Ramp (up to 5.5 miles)
5.7 mi
11 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (19.2 mi to put-in)
4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi
8 ft/mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (40.3 mi to put-in)
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (4.0 mi from take-out)
1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)
30.9 mi
13 ft/mi
IV
Upstream from here (39.3 mi from take-out)
4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir
3.3 mi
109 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (43.5 mi from take-out)
3. River Bridge to North Fork Park
5.2 mi
44 ft/mi
IV+
Upstream from here (46.2 mi from take-out)
2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)
4.0 mi
38 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (47.2 mi from take-out)
1. Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge
3.2 mi
42 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
The Gold Hill boat ramp provides access to the Rogue River, a major river system that stretches 216 miles through southwestern Oregon. This section of the Rogue is a significant waterway classified as a Stream Order 8 river, comparable in scale to major rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. The river at this location flows with an average velocity of 4.61 feet per second and carries substantial volume at approximately 11,557 cubic feet per second, indicating this is an active, flowing river rather than a placid lake or slack water.
Boaters should be aware that the Rogue River maintains an average gradient of 24.2 feet per mile, meaning there is consistent current throughout this section. The river's elevation at this point is relatively low at 1.50 meters, indicating you are downstream from the headwaters. The significant flow rate and gradient suggest this section is suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with river conditions. The proximity to Gold Hill in Jackson County provides access to a productive section of the Rogue, known regionally for recreation and fishing opportunities.
Specific facility details such as parking capacity, restroom availability, dock presence, and launch surface type are not available from the provided data. It is recommended to contact Jackson County Parks or the local city of Gold Hill for current information about amenities, fees, operating hours, and any seasonal closures before planning your visit.
Boaters should be aware that the Rogue River maintains an average gradient of 24.2 feet per mile, meaning there is consistent current throughout this section. The river's elevation at this point is relatively low at 1.50 meters, indicating you are downstream from the headwaters. The significant flow rate and gradient suggest this section is suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with river conditions. The proximity to Gold Hill in Jackson County provides access to a productive section of the Rogue, known regionally for recreation and fishing opportunities.
Specific facility details such as parking capacity, restroom availability, dock presence, and launch surface type are not available from the provided data. It is recommended to contact Jackson County Parks or the local city of Gold Hill for current information about amenities, fees, operating hours, and any seasonal closures before planning your visit.