Top Ashland Day Trips

Beginner paddlers are perfectly suited to this introduction to whitewater on the Rogue River. During this half-day tour, novices will enjoy full instruction and safety briefings before heading out on the 5.5-mile (9-kilometer) stretch of river, filled with exciting but manageable whitewater. Stop halfway to relax on dry land and have a snack before navigating the rest of the Class I through Class IV rapids on the river.

Spend the day on Oregon’s Rouge River on a guided rafting trip from Ashland. After a safety briefing, embark on your rafting adventure down scenic class I-II rapids. Your guide handles paddling and steering so you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Stop for lunch (own expense) at Discovery Park. You return to the departure point at the end of the trip.

Spend a full day paddling down Oregon’s Rogue River during this rafting excursion from Ashland. Join your guide and paddle down the 12-mile (19-kilometer) stretch of river over the course of the day. Take a break from the sun and spend the day on the cool waters of the river, stopping to swim in some locations.