Frequently Asked Questions

What should I pack for my trip?
Clothing and personal items should fit into a soft duffel type bag about the size that would qualify for an airline carry-on. Please, no hard-sided suitcases. We will provide you with an ammo-box to carry your daytime belongings such as:   sunscreen, film, camera, lip protection, paperback book, etc. Normally 2 people in the same group would share one ammo-box. You can bring your own water proof day pack if you wish.

Recommended Packing List:
Rogue River Raft Trips, Inc. will provide Farmer John wet suits and splash jackets for all rafters, at no charge. As the weather gets warmer, wet suits may be too warm to wear. You may want to bring a light weight rain suit for early mornings, it can be cool.

Recommended packing list for trips listed below.

Packing List - 3-Day Lodge Trip

Pack all your items in a small soft sided duffel bag. You will not have access to your duffel bag during the day.  We provide ammo boxes for day use to store small items such as sunscreen, camera, film, etc.    Rafting clothes will get wet. Layer clothing over your swimsuit to accommodate temperature changes from morning to afternoon.   You will have a place to store this clothing on the boat as you discard.  Choose light weight materials that will dry quickly.  Cotton materials, such as jeans or sweats, are poor choices as they take a long time to dry.   Synthetic materials such as nylon, dry quickly.  If you are sensitive to the sun, we suggest a long sleeve shirt and long pants (zip-off pants are great) of a light synthetic material such as Supplex.

 Rogue River Raft Trips, Inc. will provide Farmer John wet suits and splash jackets (pullovers) for all rafters, at no charge.  As the weather gets warmer, wet suits may be too warm to wear; however,  splash jackets, are available and used for cool mornings all summer. 

Rafting clothes
     __River sandals or rubber bottom shoes with tread.  These will be getting wet so leather is not a good choice.                        - NO flip flops!   Consider that you will be walking on uneven and sometimes rocky ground.

            __Swimsuit
            __Shorts or pants (light weight quick drying materials)
            __Shirt (long or short sleeve for layering)
            __ Long sleeve light weight quick drying shirt for sun protection (optional)
            __Rain gear- light weight (optional)
Land clothes (evenings)
            __Shoes & socks for evening (hiking boots or tennis shoes, etc.)
            __Shorts or trousers
            __Shirts - t-shirts are fine
            __Sweater, sweatshirt or light weight jacket
            __Personal toiletries- No hair dryers or curling irons please
Misc Stuff to bring  (All of these items are available at Morrison's) 
            __Sunglasses            
            __Strap to keep glasses around your neck
            __Sunscreen
            __Hat or Visor
            __Flashlight
            __Insect Repellent
            __Camera & Film
Beverages
We provide drinking water on all the boats in large cooler containers.  At lunch we provide ice tea, lemonade or fruit punch and water.  Lodges serve drinking water and ice tea or lemonade.  If you wish to bring sodas, beer or wine you may do so in limited amounts.   If you wish to bring hard alcohol, please pack in plastic flask type containers and pack in clothing duffel (mixers not available at down river lodges).

Odds & Ends
Morrison's has a gift shop selling beer, wine, mixers, soda & cigarettes, river clothing and any other last minute items you may have forgotten. During the trip you have the opportunity to purchase limited items from the down river lodges (these lodges do not take credit cards)

Gratuity is not included for your guides.  You may wish to bring cash for tipping.

If you are musically inclined you may wish to bring your musical instrument to play and enjoy in the evenings.

Packing List - 3-Day Camp Lodge Trip

Pack all your items in a small soft sided duffel bag. You will not have access to your duffel bag during the day.  We provide ammo boxes for day use to store small items such as sunscreen, camera, film, etc.   

Layer clothing over your swimsuit to accommodate temperature changes from morning to afternoon.  You will have a place to store this clothing on the boat as you discard.  Rafting clothes will get wet.  Choose light weight materials that will dry quickly.  Cotton materials, such as jeans or sweats, are poor choices as they take a long time to dry.  Synthetic materials such as nylon, dry quickly.  If you are sensitive to the sun, we suggest a long sleeve shirt and long pants (zip-off pants are great) of a light synthetic material such as Supplex.

Rogue River Raft Trips, Inc. will provide Farmer John wet suits and splash jackets (pullovers) for all rafters, at no charge.  As the weather gets warmer, wet suits may be too warm to wear; however, splash jackets are available and can be used for cool mornings all summer. 

Rafting clothes
            __River sandals or rubber bottom shoes with tread. These will be getting wet so leather is not a good choice.  NO flip flops! Consider that you will be walking on uneven and sometimes rocky ground.
           __Swimsuit
           __Shorts or pants (light weight quick drying materials)
           __Shirt (long or short sleeve for layering)
           __ Long sleeve light weight quick drying shirt for sun protection (optional)
            __Rain gear- light weight (optional)

Land clothes (evenings)
            __Shoes & socks for evening (hiking boots or tennis shoes, etc.)
            __Shorts or trousers
            __Shirts - t-shirts are fine
            __Sweater, sweatshirt or light weight jacket
            __Personal toiletries- No hair dryers or curling irons please

Misc Stuff to bring  (All of these items are available at Morrison's)  
            __Sunglasses            
            __Strap to keep glasses around your neck
            __Sunscreen
            __Hat or Visor
            __Flashlight
            __Insect Repellent
            __Camera & Film
            __Biodegradable soap
            __Towel & washcloth  

Camping Gear
We provide sleeping bags, Thermarest sleeping pads and ground cloths for all our guests.  Sleeping bags are laundered after each use.  We also have tents available; however,  most guests choose to sleep under the stars.  We have a portable heated shower unit for use in camp. 

Beverages
We provide drinking water on all the boats in large cooler containers.  At lunch we provide ice tea, lemonade or fruit punch and water. If you wish to bring sodas, beer or wine you may do so in limited amounts.  If you wish to bring hard alcohol, please pack in plastic flask type containers and pack in clothing duffel.  The down river lodge (Paradise Bar Lodge) serves ice tea and lemonade and also has beer & wine available for sale.

Odds & Ends
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge has a gift shop selling beer, wine, mixers, soda & cigarettes, river clothing and any other last minute items you may have forgotten. Your down river lodge, Paradise Bar Lodge has a small gift shop, with t-shirts & sundry items.

Gratuity is not included for the guides on your trip.  You may wish to bring cash for tipping.

If you are musically inclined please feel free to bring a musical insturment to play around the campfire.

Packing List - 4-Day Camp Trip

Pack all your items in a small soft sided duffel bag. You will not have access to your duffel bag during the day.  We provide ammo boxes for day use to store small items such as sunscreen, camera, film, etc.   

Layer clothing over your swimsuit to accommodate temperature changes from morning to afternoon.  You will have a place to store this clothing on the boat as you discard.  Rafting clothes will get wet.  Choose light weight materials that will dry quickly.  Cotton materials, such as jeans or sweats, are poor choices as they take a long time to dry.  Synthetic materials such as nylon, dry quickly.  If you are sensitive to the sun, we suggest a long sleeve shirt and long pants (zip-off pants are great) of a light synthetic material such as Supplex.

Rogue River Raft Trips, Inc. will provide Farmer John wet suits and splash jackets (pullovers) for all rafters, at no charge.  As the weather gets warmer, wet suits may be too warm to wear; however, splash jackers are available and can be used for cool mornings all summer. 

Rafting clothes
            __River sandals or rubber bottom shoes with tread. These will be getting wet so leather is not a good choice. NO flip flops! Consider that you will be walking on uneven and sometimes rocky ground.
            __Swimsuit
            __Shorts or pants (light weight quick drying materials)
            __Shirt (long or short sleeve for layering)
            __ Long sleeve light weight quick drying shirt for sun protection (optional)
            __Rain gear- light weight (optional)

Land clothes (3 evenings)
            __Shoes & socks for evening (hiking boots or tennis shoes, etc.)            __Shorts or trousers
            __Shirts - t-shirts are fine
            __Sweater, sweatshirt or light weight jacket
            __Personal toiletries- No hair dryers or curling irons please

Misc Stuff to bring  (All these items are available at Morrison's Gift Shop)       
            __Sunglasses
            __Strap to keep glasses around your neck
            __Sunscreen
            __Hat or Visor
            __Flashlight
            __Insect Repellent
            __Camera
            __Film
            __Biodegradable soap
            __Towel & washcloth

Camping Gear
We provide sleeping bags, Thermarest sleeping pads and ground cloths for all our guests.  Sleeping bags are laundered after each use.  We also have tents available; however, most guests choose to sleep under the stars.  We have a portable heated shower unit for use in camp. 

Beverages
We provide drinking water on all the boats in large cooler containers.  At lunch & dinner we provide ice tea, lemonade or fruit punch and water. Wine is also served with dinner.   If you wish to bring sodas, mixers, beer or wine you may do so in limited amounts.  If you wish to bring hard alcohol, please pack in plastic flask type containers and pack in clothing duffel.

Odds & Ends
Morrison's Rogue River Lodge has a gift shop selling beer, wine, mixers, soda & cigarettes, river clothing and any other last minute items you may have forgotten.

Gratuity is not included for the guides on your trip.  You may wish to bring cash for tipping.

If you are musically inclined please feel free to bring a musical instrument to play around the campfire.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-826-1963.

Do I need a dry bag?
No. Our baggage boat is equipped with a waterproof baggage compartment. We will simply put your duffel bag into this compartment. You will not be able to access your overnight duffel bag until you reach camp or lodge after the day of rafting. You will get an ammo-box for your day items. You are welcome to bring a small dry bag for your day items if you choose.

Should we tip our guides?
We feel that tips are a very personal choice and should reflect your satisfaction of how you feel you were treated on the trip. Our guides work hard and are very dedicated to making your trip very special. Most of our guests show their appreciation by tipping the guide crew at the end of their trip. All tips are shared equally among the guide staff. A typical tip usually ranges between 10% to 15% of trip cost.

Will I fall out of the boat?
Falling out of the boat is not typical. It has happened over the years, but usually the person was horsing around, water fighting and not listening to their guide.

What if I can't swim?
We have taken many guests that couldn't swim. We use top state of the art life jackets. And guides will be sure to instruct you to keep safe and in the boat. For non-swimmers we recommend the oar boat option and you will be well taken care of without having to take a stroke.

What is your policy on alcohol?
We do not provide alcoholic beverages on our trips. You are welcome to bring your own. Beer and sodas (cans only) are limited because of space. Ice tea, lemonade and water are available at every meal. If you would like to bring liquor, please pour it in a plastic flask and pack it in with your duffel bag. You may purchase mixers at Morrison's to take on the trip. Wine may be taken in glass bottles and will be packed seperately.  We ask all of our guests to be responsible with alcohol.

Do you offer discounts?
Yes. 10% off for 20 people and 5%off for 12-19 people. Reservations must be direct in order to qualify for discounts, not through a travel agent.

What about special dietary requests?
We are happy to accommodate vegetarian and special diet needs. Just let us know in advance, preferably when you make your reservation, and we will provide you with meals just as delicious as anything else we serve.