Access Site
OR
Griffin County Park
City: Grants Pass, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.46330000, -123.48630000
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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 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)
Downstream from here (14.6 mi to put-in)
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (40.5 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 (11.7 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 (30.7 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 (34.7 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 approximately 14 miles west of Grants Pass via Highway 199 and Riverbanks Road, Griffin Park offers convenient access to the Rogue River for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. The facility features a functional boat ramp, day-use parking ($5 fee), vault toilets, and a spacious riverbank perfect for launching and landing small craft. The park's generous river access area makes it suitable for both launching paddling trips and simply enjoying the water from shore.
Griffin Park serves as a popular gateway for exploring the scenic Rogue River corridor, including access to the Wild & Scenic River sections and the Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway. The park also offers camping facilities and a picnic shelter, making it a good base for multi-day paddling adventures. Note that vault toilets are the only facilities available—there is no water or power on-site. The park is well-known for seasonal hydroplane racing events on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, which may impact access and parking during those periods.
Griffin Park serves as a popular gateway for exploring the scenic Rogue River corridor, including access to the Wild & Scenic River sections and the Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway. The park also offers camping facilities and a picnic shelter, making it a good base for multi-day paddling adventures. Note that vault toilets are the only facilities available—there is no water or power on-site. The park is well-known for seasonal hydroplane racing events on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, which may impact access and parking during those periods.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rogue Wild & Scenic River
Located within
Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
Located within
Rainie Falls Trail
Located within
Cathedral Hills Trail System
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms