Access Site
OR
Lathrop Landing
City: Grants Pass, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.43883000, -123.38803330
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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 (20.0 mi to put-in)
5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi
14 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (47.5 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 (4.7 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 (23.9 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 (27.9 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
Lathrop Landing is a public boat ramp providing access to the Rogue River near Grants Pass in Josephine County. This launch point offers paddlers and boaters entry to one of Oregon's premier waterways, the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. The landing features a gravel bar for launching, though users should be aware of a large drop-off at the ramp itself—using the gravel bar alternative is recommended. As of September 2025, there is significant tree debris blocking the upstream portion of the left side of the ramp, so plan your approach accordingly.
The Rogue River in this section offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The river's Wild & Scenic designation reflects its outstanding scenic, recreational, and ecological value. Paddlers and anglers will find this a gateway to stunning canyon country with access to numerous recreation areas, including the Rogue Wild & Scenic River corridor and the nearby Mountain of the Rogue Trail System for those combining paddling with hiking or biking adventures. Check current water conditions and seasonal flows before launching, as the Rogue's level and character can vary significantly throughout the year.
The Rogue River in this section offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The river's Wild & Scenic designation reflects its outstanding scenic, recreational, and ecological value. Paddlers and anglers will find this a gateway to stunning canyon country with access to numerous recreation areas, including the Rogue Wild & Scenic River corridor and the nearby Mountain of the Rogue Trail System for those combining paddling with hiking or biking adventures. Check current water conditions and seasonal flows before launching, as the Rogue's level and character can vary significantly throughout the year.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rogue Wild & Scenic River
Located within
Mountain of the Rogue Trail System
Located within
Enchanted Forest/Felton Trail
Located within
Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
Located within