Float ETA estimates how long this float actually takes from live discharge at USGS 14361500 (Rogue River at Grants Pass), not a guidebook average. At a typical 2,000 cfs, a raft drifts about 3 mph here. Higher flow speeds you up; skinny water slows you down. Kayaks run faster than the current, tubes slower. Add your own total time for stops and fishing.
The Rogue River (Grants Pass) listing covers 8 river miles across 1 access-to-access stretch (Class II). Times in the table are typical raft hours at that reference flow. Open the live calculator for today's CFS, sunset take-out, water temperature, and rain/UV at the put-in.
See today's Rogue River (Grants Pass) float time
Float stretches on the Rogue River (Grants Pass)
| Put-in → take-out | Miles | Difficulty | Typical raft time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hog Creek → Galice | 8 mi | Class II | ~2 hr 40 min | Floats through Hellgate Canyon. Watch for jet boats and give them room in narrow spots. |
How we time this river
Speed scales with discharge using hydraulic geometry v ∝ Q0.34, calibrated to this gauge. That is why a 1,000 cfs afternoon is a different day than 3,000 cfs runoff. Always scout, wear a PFD, and check the Oregon State Marine Board for closures. Gauge page: USGS 14361500.
Common questions
How long does it take to float Hog Creek to Galice on the Rogue River (Grants Pass)?
About 2 hr 40 min in a raft at a typical 2000 cfs. Kayaks run a bit faster; tubes run slower. Add your own stop or fishing time in the planner. Floats through Hellgate Canyon. Watch for jet boats and give them room in narrow spots.
What USGS gauge is used for Rogue River (Grants Pass) float times?
Float ETA uses USGS gauge 14361500 (Rogue River at Grants Pass) for live discharge. Speed is scaled from a reference 2000 cfs drift of about 3 mph.
Is the Rogue River (Grants Pass) a good tube float?
Tubes lag the current (we use a 0.72× speed multiplier). On Class I–II stretches tubes can work at moderate flows; skip high water and always wear a PFD.