Access Site
OR
Shady Cove
City: Shady Cove, OR
County: Jackson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.61360000, -122.81400000
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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 - 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)
13 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-3000.00 cfs
Rogue River near McLeod, OR
Whitewater Runs on Rogue River
10 runs (8 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
1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)
30.9 mi
13 ft/mi
II-IV
Downstream from here (16.9 mi to put-in)
2. Gold Ray Dam to Gold Hill Boat Ramp (up to 5.5 miles)
5.7 mi
11 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (19.9 mi to put-in)
3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
18.4 mi
8 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (37.2 mi to put-in)
4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi
8 ft/mi
IV
Upstream from here (19.9 mi from take-out)
4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir
3.3 mi
109 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (23.9 mi from take-out)
3. River Bridge to North Fork Park
5.2 mi
44 ft/mi
IV+
Upstream from here (26.3 mi from take-out)
2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)
4.0 mi
38 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (27.3 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
Shady Cove boat ramp provides access to the Rogue River, a major waterway in southwestern Oregon that flows 216 miles from its headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. This section of the Rogue River features significant elevation changes and a strong average gradient of 24.2 feet per mile, creating dynamic water conditions. With an average flow of over 11,500 cubic feet per second and velocities around 4.6 feet per second, boaters should expect a fast-moving river that demands respect and proper preparation.
The Rogue River at this location is classified as a Stream Order 8 river, indicating a major waterway with substantial drainage area of over 5,100 square miles. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to experience one of Oregon's premier river systems. The river's characteristics make it suitable for experienced boaters comfortable with moving water and varying current conditions. Water levels and conditions can change seasonally and with weather patterns, so checking current conditions before launching is essential.
Boaters should be prepared for the river's technical characteristics, including its gradient and current speed. The Rogue River system is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, but paddlers and motorboat operators need appropriate skill levels and equipment for safe navigation. This is an intermediate to advanced river system that attracts kayakers, canoeists, and drift boat operators from throughout the region.
The Rogue River at this location is classified as a Stream Order 8 river, indicating a major waterway with substantial drainage area of over 5,100 square miles. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to experience one of Oregon's premier river systems. The river's characteristics make it suitable for experienced boaters comfortable with moving water and varying current conditions. Water levels and conditions can change seasonally and with weather patterns, so checking current conditions before launching is essential.
Boaters should be prepared for the river's technical characteristics, including its gradient and current speed. The Rogue River system is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, but paddlers and motorboat operators need appropriate skill levels and equipment for safe navigation. This is an intermediate to advanced river system that attracts kayakers, canoeists, and drift boat operators from throughout the region.