Lost Creek Lake to Gold Ray Dam
Oregon – US
- Class
- II to II+
- Length
- 31.3 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 13 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 1,572 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 1,194 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
1,440 CFS
Gauge height: 2.14 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:20 PM
● 0.00/hr (12h) ● 0.00/hr (24h)
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- ROGUE RIVER NEAR MCLEOD, OR Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 700 |
| Average | 1,500 |
| Maximum | 3,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
This section of the Rogue is a good beginner or intermediate section. Floaters can choose several different access points to make day runs. Even though this stretch is mellow, users should always keep an eye out for wood hazards (especially in spring time or after heavy rains with flood potential).
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highway Hole Rapid | II to II+ | 700–3,500 | A class II wave train near where the Rogue parallels HW 62. |
Read and run |
| 2 | Island Rapids | II- to II | 700–3,500 | Some splashy water and waves form at the base of a good sized island. Most boaters take the right hand channel of the island. The turbulent water continues for a while past the island but nothing serious here. |
Read and run |
| 3 | Cable Hole Rapid | I to II- | 700–3,500 | Mainly some swift moving water. |
Read and run |
| 4 | Trail Creek Rapid | II- to II | 700–3,500 | Another easy class I to II rapid. |
Read and run |
| 5 | Jackson Falls | II to II+ | 700–3,500 | The river makes a sweeping left hand turn and this rapid starts just above the turn and follows it. This is the biggest section of whitewater on this stretch of the Rogue but is nothing to fret about. |
Read and run |
| 6 | Rattlesnake Rapid | II- to II | 700–3,500 | Another fun splashy rapid. |
Read and run |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | McGregor Park Boat Ramp | 1,572 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | There is a large lot and paved boat ramps next the diversion dam. |
| Put-In | Casey State Park Access | 1,545 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A small paved boat ramp here. Site is for day use only and has picnic tables and restrooms. |
| Put-In | Rogue Elk Park Access | 1,472 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Next to the campground is paved boat ramp just off HW 62 (just past the Elk Creek Bridge crossing) |
| Put-In | Shady Cove Bridge Access | 1,396 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | In the small town of Shady Cove (on HW 62). Turn west onto Rogue River Drive and turn left into the County park where there is a paved boat ramp. |
| Put-In | Takelma County Park Access | 1,343 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Access this area from the Rogue River Drive on the west side of the river. This is a day use site with dirt parking and ramp. |
| Put-In | Dodge Bridge Access | 1,283 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Found on the west side of the river above (north) of HW 62. Paved ramp and bathrooms here. |
| Take-Out | Tou Velle State Park | 1,194 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A nice parking lot and ramp on river right just below the Bybee Bridge. |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Elk Park Campsites | Yes | No | This is a medium sized campground that has a boat ramp nearby. There is a fee per night for camping and is mainly used by car campers since it's right next to HW 62. |
Permit
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Fishing
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