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Access Site OR

Takelma Park

Rogue River • Dry Creek • Long Branch

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Eagle Point, OR

County: Jackson County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 42.57663000, -122.84026670

Takelma County Park, 3800 Rogue River Dr, Eagle Point, OR 97524, USA

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle Point, OR Same River 3.6 mi away

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Rogue River near McLeod, OR Same River 8.4 mi away

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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

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Current Conditions

-- • 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

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 (13.9 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 (16.9 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 (34.6 mi to put-in) 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek

34.7 mi 8 ft/mi

IV Upstream from here (22.5 mi from take-out) 4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir

3.3 mi 109 ft/mi

III Upstream from here (26.7 mi from take-out) 3. River Bridge to North Fork Park

5.2 mi 44 ft/mi

IV+ Upstream from here (29.2 mi from take-out) 2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)

4.0 mi 38 ft/mi

III-IV Upstream from here (30.3 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.

II-III(IV) 52 mi away 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)

34.5 mi 14 ft/mi

II 83 mi away 6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach (options to 33.7 miles)

33.9 mi 5 ft/mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Takelma Park provides boat access to the Rogue River near Eagle Point in Jackson County, Oregon. This is a major river system with significant flow, averaging over 11,500 cubic feet per second. The Rogue River at this location has a substantial gradient of 24.2 feet per mile and flows with an average velocity of 4.61 feet per second, indicating moderate to swift current conditions. This section of river is approximately 216 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

The Rogue River is a stream order 8 waterway, classified as a major river similar in significance to the Mississippi or Missouri. With a drainage area of 5,157 square miles, this is a substantial waterway that attracts various recreational boaters. The water conditions and current strength suggest this location is better suited for experienced paddlers and boaters rather than beginners. Given the river's size, flow rate, and proximity to Eagle Point, this access point serves as an important launch location for both day trips and longer river expeditions.