Lost Creek Lake To Gold Ray Dam
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).
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Rogue River are between a bare minimum of 700cfs and a high of 3,500cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 14337600, the Rogue River Near Mcleod
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Lost Creek Lake to Gold Ray Dam.
Run Stats
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft |
| Run Length | 31.3 Mi |
| Gradient | 13 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 930 cfs |
| Gage Height | 1.5 ft |
| Air Temperature | 65° |
| River | Rogue River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Rogue River Near Mcleod
USGS 14337600 |
|
Highway Hole Rapid
Class II to II+ |
|
Island Rapids
Class II- to II |
|
Cable Hole Rapid
Class I to II- |
|
Trail Creek Rapid
Class II- to II |
|
Jackson Falls
Class II to II+ |
|
Rattlesnake Rapid
Class II- to II |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Elk Creek Near Trail
USGS 14338000 |
90 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
East Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland
USGS 14353500 |
5 cfs | 1.7 ft |
|
Lake Creek Near Diamond
USGS 14312500 |
113 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
N.Umpqua R Blw Warm Springs Ck Nr Toketee Falls
USGS 14313700 |
61 cfs | 5.1 ft |
|
Annie Spring Near Crater Lake
USGS 11503000 |
1 cfs | 2.4 ft |
|
South Umpqua River At Tiller
USGS 14308000 |
539 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
Bear Creek At Medford
USGS 14357500 |
49 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
N Umpqua River Abv Copeland Ck Nr Toketee Falls
USGS 14316500 |
1,210 cfs | 5.5 ft |
|
Boulder Creek Near Toketee Falls
USGS 14316495 |
77 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
South Fork Rogue River Near Prospect
USGS 14332000 |
48 cfs | 2.2 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Annie Springs
SNOTEL 1000 |
72" | -1" |
|
Diamond Lake
SNOTEL 442 |
10" | -1" |
|
Sevenmile Marsh
SNOTEL 745 |
50" | -1" |
|
King Mountain
SNOTEL 558 |
11" | 0" |
|
Fish Lk.
SNOTEL 479 |
26" | 1" |
|
Salt Creek Falls
SNOTEL 729 |
50" | 0" |
|
Fourmile Lake
SNOTEL 483 |
41" | -1" |
|
Billie Creek Divide
SNOTEL 344 |
40" | -1" |
|
crater lake national park hq
SNOTEL CRLO3 |
88.5" | -0.97" |
|
Summit Lake
SNOTEL 801 |
87" | 0" |
|
Cold Springs Camp
SNOTEL 406 |
24" | -2" |
|
Howard Prairie
SNOTEL 1158 |
15" | 0" |
|
Big Red Mountain
SNOTEL 341 |
53" | 0" |
|
Holland Meadows
SNOTEL 529 |
40" | 2" |
|
Cascade Summit
SNOTEL 388 |
77" | 1" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Elk County Park | 15 | 1,471 ft | |||
| Joseph Stewart State Park | None | 2,013 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Ray Dam to Grants Pass | 1380.0cfs | 24.5 Mi | II+ to IV |
| Lost Creek Lake to Gold Ray Dam | 930.0cfs | 31.3 Mi | II to II+ |