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Access Site OR

Hog Creek Day Use Area

Rogue River • Jumpoff Joe Creek

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Merlin, OR

County: Josephine County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 42.53992953, -123.50106778

4799 Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR Same River 12 mi away

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Rogue River at Raygold near Central Point, OR Same River 27.1 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

II Rogue - 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek

8 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 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

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.

IV+ 72 mi away 2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)

4.0 mi 38 ft/mi

IV 67 mi away 4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir

3.3 mi 109 ft/mi

III 71 mi away 3. River Bridge to North Fork Park

5.2 mi 44 ft/mi

III-IV 72 mi away 1. Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge

3.2 mi 42 ft/mi

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.

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

Nearby Recreation Areas

Rogue Wild & Scenic River Located within

Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway Located within

Rainie Falls Trail Located within

Cathedral Hills Trail System Located within

Amenities

parking

restrooms