Access Site
OR
Hog Creek Day Use Area
City: Merlin, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.53992953, -123.50106778
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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)
Downstream from here (9.6 mi to put-in)
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (38.3 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 (14.6 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 (32.5 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 (36.4 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
Hog Creek is a day-use boat ramp providing access to the scenic (non-wild) section of the Rogue River near Merlin. This is a popular put-in for rafters and kayakers launching 1-2 day trips downstream toward Grave Creek, approximately 14.4 miles away. The ramp accommodates both rafts and kayaks on this Class II+ stretch, which features an average gradient of 4 feet per mile with some flatwater sections. Water flows typically range from 800–4,000 cfs or higher; check the USGS gauge at Grants Pass before launching.
The facility offers basic amenities including a boat ramp and vault toilet, but has no drinking water or electrical services. Plan accordingly and pack out all waste. Hog Creek sits about 7 miles upriver from Galice and serves as a common shuttle point for paddlers—local outfitters offer vehicle shuttle services if needed. This access point is ideal for paddlers seeking a manageable float through scenic Rogue River country with reasonable difficulty and good flow for day trips.
The facility offers basic amenities including a boat ramp and vault toilet, but has no drinking water or electrical services. Plan accordingly and pack out all waste. Hog Creek sits about 7 miles upriver from Galice and serves as a common shuttle point for paddlers—local outfitters offer vehicle shuttle services if needed. This access point is ideal for paddlers seeking a manageable float through scenic Rogue River country with reasonable difficulty and good flow for day trips.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
Provides access to: Shan Creek Trail #1145FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
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Rogue Wild & Scenic River
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Amenities
parking
restrooms