Recreational Areas

Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forests, Grants Pass. In the Klamath Mountains and the Coast Range of southwestern Oregon, the 2-million-acre forest contains the 35-mile-long Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River, which races through the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area, and the Illinois and Chetco Wild and Scenic rivers, which run through the 180,000-acre Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area. Activities include white-water rafting, camping, and hiking, but many hiking areas require trail-park passes. Off U.S. 199, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. 541/618–2200; www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou.

Valley of the Rogue State Park. A 1¼-mile hiking trail follows the bank of the Rogue, the river made famous by novelist and fisherman Zane Grey. There's a campground along 3 miles of shoreline with full RV hookups as well as yurts (some of them pet-friendly). There are picnic tables, walking trails, playgrounds, and restrooms. The park is 12 miles east of downtown Grants Pass. 3792 N. River Rd., Gold Hill, Oregon, 97525. 541/582–1118; 800/551–6949; www.oregonstateparks.org. Daily.