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"Today was an absolute blast!
This was definitely the highlight of our summer and we want more!"
--B. Stadey, Rogue River Oregon Whitewater Rafting Guest, 2002
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Find all the details you need to prepare for your Rogue
River rafting trip...details like what to bring on your trip, where to meet the
day of your trip, driving directions and lodging options. We've added an
overview of what we provide to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. If
you have any additional questions please call 1-800-423-8868.
Consider visiting our unique and informative
Rafting FAQ's.
 - The
Rendezvous:
We meet at the Galice Resort, near
the gas pumps at 8:00a.m. the morning of your trip.
Galice Resort
11744 Galice Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
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Getting to the Galice Area:
 By Air: Medford, Oregon
has the nearest commercial airport with services by major airlines. Please plan
to arrive the evening before your trip, and to leave no sooner than 7p.m. on
the last day of your trip. We can arrange for shuttle transportation from and
to the Medford Airport for you.
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By Car: Take the Merlin
Exit (#61) off of I-5 (about 3 miles north of Grants Pass). Go west on
Merlin-Galice Road. You'll pass through the town of Merlin. Continue on this
road, crossing over the Rogue River at Hellgate Bridge. The Galice Resort is
approximately 16 miles from the freeway and is marked by a small sign and a gas
pump. If you cross the Rogue a second time, you've gone about 7 miles too far.
Destination Wilderness provides all transportation from Galice to our
launch site, and back to Galice from our take-out. Additional transportation to
and from Medford or Grants Pass can be arranged for an additional fee.
 - What to Bring and
Wear
It's recommended that you bring
clothes and gear that allow you to layer your clothes for temperature
differences and have both a wet and dry set of clothing. Layers allow you to
peel off or add clothes as the temperatures in the canyon change. Having a wet
set and dry set of clothes ensures comfort and warmth each night in case your
day gear gets wet.
Try to pack light. All your gear must fit in one waterproof
bag (16" in diameter and 33" in height) which we provide for each guest. We
also bring several waterproof boxes and bags for cameras, books, etc.
Packing List: It's important to follow the packing list
provided below, especially as it relates to protective gear/clothing. Please
remember that Rogue River trips are wilderness trips and thus, each person can
be exposed to the shifting moods of mother nature. It's possible that it will
rain, be very cold, be very hot and everything in between.
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Wet Set:
- Tennis shoes or strap-on sandals, (no
flip-flops).
- 1-2 swimsuits or quick-dry shorts, (not
cotton*).
- 1 T-Shirt - preferably long-sleeved for added
sun protection.
- 1-2 pair of synthetic or wool socks.
- 1 fleece or other synthetic jacket.
- Bandana.
- Sunglasses with strap.
- Water bottle.
- 1 brimmed hat for sun protection.
- Wetsuit (provided by Destination Wilderness
for spring & fall trips).
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Dry Set:
- 1 pair long pants.
- 2 pair shorts.
- 2 T-Shirts.
- 1 synthetic or wool sweater.
- 1 long sleeved T-Shirt.
- 1 pair comfortable shoes.
- Underwear and socks.
- 1 rain or waterproof jacket & pants.
- Flashlight or headlamp with batteries.
- Insect repellant.
- Large zip lock bags for organizing gear.
- 1 small towel & toiletry kit.
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Optional Items:
- Fishing gear.
- Camera & film.
- Neoprene booties.
- Gloves (for on river or in camp).
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More Optional Items:
- Journal or notebook.
- Binoculars.
- Small fanny pack.
- Reading material.
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 *Cotton clothing is not recommended
for the wet set because wet cotton can lower your body temperature, is very
heavy when wet and takes a long time to dry.
Personal camping gear such as sleeping bags, pads, tents and
camp chairs are provided by Destination Wilderness.
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- Nearby
Accommodations:
You'll find a handful of beautiful
accommodations for before and after your Rogue River rafting trip.
Galice
Resort (Merlin, OR)
Offers all the luxuries of home in a rustic and
beautiful setting along the Rogue River.
Rogue Forest Bed & Breakfast (Merlin, OR)
Private
lodging located within the National Wild and Scenic Corridor of the Rogue
River.
Pine Meadow Inn - A
Garden Retreat (Merlin, OR)
A Beautiful Bed & Breakfast on 9
secluded acres near the Rogue River.
- What
We Provide
Professional River
Guides: Professional, skilled, experienced and licensed river guides
(and yes, they are really friendly, too!).
Top- Notch
Equipment: The best river gear available, including self-bailing
rafts, inflatable kayaks, safety equipment, Coast Guard approved rafting life
jackets, and waterproof bags. Please Note: All personal and camping gear is
carried down river with us on oar-powered gear boats.
Gourmet
Meals: All meals are provided on our Rogue River whitewater trips
including freshly prepared breakfasts, gourmet deli-style lunches and gourmet
dinner meals. All meals are prepared with only the freshest ingredients.
Shuttles: We provide shuttles between the rendezvous and river
at the beginning and end of your Rogue River Trip.
Camp
Shelters: Camp tarps are provided on every Rogue River trip which all
guests can sit and eat under or just relax in case of rain or to avoid sun
exposure. We also carry EZ-Up shade tents that can be quickly set up for
comfort at lunch during hot summer days.
Personal Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags, sleeping pads,
tents and camp chairs are provided on all Rogue River rafting camp trips by
Destination Wilderness. Bedding and linens are provided by the lodge on all
Rogue River lodge trips.
Showers: Destination Wilderness is proud to provide private
shower "huts" on all our Rogue River whitewater rafting trips. These
“huts” are set up in convenient and private locations. The shower
“hut” features hot water that pours from a thermal bag securely
nestled above your head. Our guests find these “huts” to be a
deluxe addition to their trip.
Bathrooms: We generally camp in areas that include
away-from-camp pit toilets maintained by government agencies that monitor the
river. However, we also carry a portable toilet (similar to motor home toilets)
that is used if we camp in an area that doesn't have pit toilets. We'll set up
bathroom facilities in a private and scenic spot away from the the camping
area.
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