Access Site
OR
Grave Creek Boat Launch
City: Rand, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.65060000, -123.58596000
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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-III(IV)
Put-in
Rogue - 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
14 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1200.00-30000.00 cfs
Rogue River near Agness, 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-III(IV)
Put-in at this location
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Take-out at this location
4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi
8 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (31.9 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 (23.9 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 (40.3 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 (44.1 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
Located near Rivermile 68 on the Rogue River in Rand, Grave Creek is the official starting point for the Wild and Scenic portion of the Rogue River and the most popular put-in for multi-day paddling trips. The BLM-managed concrete ramp sits just downstream of the Galice Road bridge at the mouth of Grave Creek, making it easily accessible for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boats. This is the furthest downstream access point for longer Rogue River trips and works well for expeditions ranging from 2-3 days or longer.
The Grave Creek ramp is ideal for paddlers looking to explore both the easier recreation section above and the more challenging Wild and Scenic section below. Common shuttle options connect Grave Creek with other nearby ramps at Hog Creek, Indian Mary, Ennis, Argo, and Almeda, making it flexible for trips of varying length and difficulty. The area offers excellent access to the scenic Rogue River country, and nearby recreation includes the Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway and the Rainie Falls Trail.
The Grave Creek ramp is ideal for paddlers looking to explore both the easier recreation section above and the more challenging Wild and Scenic section below. Common shuttle options connect Grave Creek with other nearby ramps at Hog Creek, Indian Mary, Ennis, Argo, and Almeda, making it flexible for trips of varying length and difficulty. The area offers excellent access to the scenic Rogue River country, and nearby recreation includes the Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway and the Rainie Falls Trail.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
Located within
Rainie Falls Trail
Located within
Rogue River National Recreation Trail
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms