What a day! We caught a beast of a salmon (let her go so she could lay her eggs), caught a 2 foot steelhead and finished the day on Class IV rapids. Loved our guide, Dave. Capable, knowledgeable and top enjoyed his company. Would definitely do this trip again. read more

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So chill, great guides, super easy in and out, pictures if you want them :) No notes!

AMAZING is all you need to know We showed up during a weekday and got lucky that is was just our party of the rafting guide. They drove up in a small bus with the raft attached and took us to the starting point. It was a beautiful day for us to enjoy the water. The guide provided us with plenty of information about how to raft during the rapids. During the downtime of floating down the river he provided us with plenty of information with the nature around us and the different animals. This is a great activity for all age groups and experience levels. read more

Jefferson State Outfitters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Honestly this was an amazing heck of a ride and I would recommend anyone to come by! We had Dave as our guide and we actually got a call the night before upgrading us from the half day to full day adventure and that was a pleasant surprise! The owners also have this super cute dog and let you pet him. We took a bus from the park to the start of the river and it was really nice to end up where we parked since you float downstream. We started off the day with kayaking on class 2 rapids which weren't too strong but still tossed us around and definitely got us wet! After a nicely prepared lunch and some down time we got to experience the powerhouse and nugget falls which was so so fun and thrilling and Dave does a great job doing fun things like dip the front and back of the boat directly in the water. We also did this really fun thing called Rodeo where we tried to balance on the raft for 8 seconds as it spun around -- spoiler alert I failed. Thanks to Dave and Genesis for making this such an unforgettable journey and making our time in Medford so fun! They also offered photos and video for $20 at the end and we got some priceless memories! read more

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What a fun experience!! My partner and I booked a mid-week 2:15 pm half-day rafting experience and ended up being the only ones! We were treated to a private white water rafting tour by David who was a great guide. We had so much fun, we literally didn't want it to end! Everything you could need is provided except sunscreen. Water shoes, life vests, and helmets are included. There is also snacks and water available. We felt very safe and well-informed during our tour. There is time between rapids to swim in the river and David let us swim for as long as we wanted to/could. The rapids were so much fun and David did most of the work and made sure we had a lot of fun. Will be back if we're ever in the area again! It's a must do forsure. read more

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My partner booked this as my first whitewater rafting experience and it was an absolute blast. Because of COVID-19 we asked if it would be possible to have just the two of us on a boat and while I can't say our experience might apply to everyone we were fortunate enough to have that request accommodated with Mitch as our guide. Between conversations about common interests like climbing and our lives, the entire time was really enjoyable and Mitch made me feel really at ease about the whole experience despite it being my first time rafting. Mitch also took the time to pull us to shore to look for agate as well as pick some wild blackberries. Definitely not something he had to do but it was an awesome touch that showed how much he cared about us enjoying our time and not just sticking to the barebones rafting experience. We also got some great photos from Genesis at Nugget falls and Powerhouse. I had an absolute blast and it was refreshing to have a guide that was genuine and not full of canned or rehearsed jokes. I'm definitely looking forward now to rafting again and if I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely come back. I can't recommend this business enough and I'll be sending my friends this way as well if they pass through! read more

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Great white river rafting experience! My partner and I went for the long weekend, and Dave was a great tour guide the entire time. We arrived in the morning, and after a 20 minute drive were ready to be loading into the water. We got to kayak for the first half before lunch. We went through some class 2 rapids by ourselves in the Kayak which was a really great experience! Lunch was a quick sandwich or leftovers. They had snacks and drinks for the larger group too. After lunch was when the real adventure started. Dave taught us all about the different safety precautions though fun games and adventures. Learning how to paddle and lean properly to how to pull someone back into the boat. Overall, it was an extreme thrilling and fun morning. I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a great white river rafting experience. read more

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Shout out to Captain Marshall for making our first rafting adventure memorable with the dad jokes and non-factual wildlife "facts". My niece and I had a great time! read more

Best rafting adventure ever, just a perfect experience, worth a lot more than they charge. Our guide David is an expert and provides a first rate and engaging trip down the magnificent Roque River. Book now for an awesome thrill. read more

From the very beginning of the day Dave and his team greeted us with hospitality and communication that made even nervous beginners like us confident. We spent the 3 hours laughing and had a blast. 10/10 would go back. We also felt the price was very reasonable for how accommodating and fun the trip was. read more

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We had so much fun with our guide Dave! It was a thrilling ride but we felt confident w Dave's ability to take us down safely. Best rafting experience I've ever had, don't look anywhere else when booking your next trip. read more

Jefferson State Outfitters - Powerhouse rapid - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

I rented a house in Eagle point to be the base for our Creater lake adventure, we did enjoy our Creater lake tour but I never expected that our river rafting will top creater lake. I booked with Jefferson State Outfitters and the crew/group are so amazing! From the time they pick us up at our meeting point all the way to the end of our rafting trip. The team had been so fun, courteous and efficient!!!! They made our Oregon trip unforgettable. The pictures taken by the crew are awesome too!!! read more

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So as you've probably discovered, you can't swing a stick in the Rogue Valley without hitting a few dozen rafting outfitters. But my experience with Jefferson State's over-the-top excellent customer service provides good reason why you should pick them over the others. Basically, their guide for my trip had to bail at the last minute due to illness - but rather than just cancelling the trip and refunding me, they actually ran a trip at a different time with a different guide with me as the only guest. Jefferson State also runs the biggest and most fun Class IV rapids in the local area - some of the other companies' trips are less adventuresome. read more

Dave is an incredible guide. Got us in the fish and made sure everything was dialed in for a great day on the river. Highly recommend.

I took my 8 yr old daughter and we chose Jefferson State for our rafting adventure because they offered a later time than the other agencies.Dave was our guide and he was amazing. It was just us and Dave which I appreciated not being crammed into a raft with a bunch of people. I was even 15 minutes late and he waited for us. My daughter has never gone w.w. rafting before and today's experience was more exciting than anything I have ever done.! We went over several waterfalls and types of rapids. Dave was very patient and kind with my 8 yr olds questions and took the time to explain things to her. We are going back to Indiana tomorrow and are so happy we chose this for our last big adventure!! Thanks for a fantastic time!!! read more

Jefferson State Outfitters - We survived!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Amazing trip! Guides are very informative and make the trip fun and easy for first timers. Great food halfway through and crazy rapids which were crazy fun. 10/10 will come back again! read more

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Had a great all day raft trip. Guide (Parker) was top notch. Food was well above average. Kids had fun. Highly recommend them if you want a good time. read more

Love these guys. We had a group of 32 people with half were teenagers doing half day whitewater rafting in Medford. Everyone had a blast especially the teenagers. These guys surely know how to what they were doing and gave us a memorable adventure. We were able to surf the waves on the rafter. One of us adults fell off the rafter down to the water and was able to get back at the final class IV/V location. Thanks Dave and your team for your putting together last minutes to accommodate our group. read more

Best guide on the rogue, one of the the most fun guided trips I have ever taken . I reccomend it for the whole family. It gives you such a different perspective of the rogue. Thank you guys soo much! read more

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Great experience! We did a 1/2 day rafting trip and it was very fun. The water is mostly serene with a some frenzied bursts of rapids. Our guide Dave was relaxed, capable and we started on time. We're we're also able to book the trip in less than 1 days notice which is nice. read more

Jefferson State Outfitters - Nugget rapids - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

I can't recommend Dave and his crew highly enough! They accommodated my sister and me on just a few hours' notice.. on Fourth of July of all days. They love what they do and made our first time river rafting an incredible experience. Your Southern Oregon trip is incomplete without white water river rafting with Jefferson State Outfitters! read more

Our Jefferson State's guides (for two separate rafts) were hosted by Dave and Mitch; they worked well together from beginning to end. They were playful as well as professional, from the bus shuttle to the last falls. In my raft, the older-folk group, Dave was our guide. He easily catered to our silly, excited, playful and sometimes serene personalities for our rafting experience down the gorgeous Rogue River, class' I - IV. Dave prepped us for a few various group moves that were needed down stream, as well as techniques that 'may have been' needed. We all worked as a team (we were awesome, right Dave...Dave?) and thus had a truly joyous half-day time. I/we never once felt as though we were in danger - EXCITED YES, but nothing scary. We all felt and trusted we were in good guided hands and had a absolute BLAST. In the easy class I level areas, Dave 'offered' to play a rafting game or two, with or without the other raft - we were totally in for that - and I even almost won a Dr. Pepper! Dave gave it to me anyway cause he's just THAT kind of guy. ;) They offer bottled water, soda and a simple snack - not all rafting companies do by the way. Thank you Jefferson State Outfitters for a wonderful experience and fun memories. read more

My girls and I decided to take a road trip to visit friends in Washington. On our way home decided to try river rafting in Oregon. After calling and talking with several companies, I went with Jefferson State Outfitters because of the great customer service. Dave answered all my questions and I felt comfortable taking my 7 year old. When we got there, we were very comfortable with all the equipment and Dave was our guide. We had the best time. We loved the 1/2 day, we got to see wildlife and raft the rapids. My 7 and 14 year old enjoyed it so much they talked about it the whole way home. Thank you for the memories, I couldn't have asked for better. read more

Parker of Jefferson State Outfitters is an awesome, highly-skilled, informative guide! Spent a great afternoon in 106-degree heat on the Rogue enjoying some 400-lb rushes of water in Class IV rapids and then chilling equally as nicely in some smooth, wildlife enhanced waters (deer, crane, etc) Parker is funny, kind and attentive who makes navigation look like a walk in the park. Dave is also very professional, does what he says he's going to do and keeps JSO totally on track. Highly recommend Dave and Parker at JSO for fishing, rafting and all around adventure and pleasure. Hoping to book a longer venture down the river with JSO in the future! read more

We had an amazing time on the river with our guide, Genesis! She was so knowledgeable and fun, kept our safety a priority but took us down some thrilling and beautiful rapids. There was plenty of relaxing time to enjoy the gorgeous river and we will definitely be coming back for the full day trip. Thank you for everything Genesis! You rock! read more

We had Genesis as our guide. She was very professional and made a beginner like me feel at ease! Thank you Dave and Genesis for an amazing time! we will for sure be coming back and back! read more

It was my first time on the Rogue river today and only my second time rafting and I had the ABSOLUTE best time! Our guides were awesome and so fun! I will definitely be back :) read more

Our group of 5 had an outstanding time riding rapids and playing in the water. Our guide was playful and knowledgeable which made for a great half day trip. Communication between us and the company was outstanding, not to mention JSO was timely and accommodating. 10/10 would reccomend!! read more