Parks around Medford

Agate Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rogue River Basin Project, are located about 10 miles northeast of Medford, Oregon. Agate Dam is a zoned earthfill structure on Dry Creek. The reservoir covers 216 surface acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The season is open year-round.

Emigrant Lake is formed by Emigrant Dam which is a feature of the Rogue River Project. Recreation on this 806-acre reservoir is located on Emigrant Creek 5 miles southeast of Ashland, Oregon. Vehicle access is good along the west arm and limited on east arm. Angling opportunities best for crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead. Occasionally stocked with rainbow trout, ste...

Hyatt Reservoir and Hyatt Dam are major features of the Rogue River Project. Hyatt Reservoir is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains and is near Ashland, Oregon. The reservoir is 880 water surface acres and has 6 miles of shoreline. Available species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and brook trout. Fishing season runs from late April through October.

Howard Prairie Dam on Beaver Creek is a major featrue of the Rogue River Project. At this 1,990-acre impoundment, anglers will find rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and largemouth bass. Fishing season runs from late April through October.The lake is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. Boating and water skiing are especially good at this lake. Ducks are raised at the r...

The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument was created to protect an array of biological, geological, hydrological, archeological and historic resources. Although important individually, collectively these resources comprise a unique, diverse ecosystem. The guiding principles for ma...

Lost Creek Lake is located 30 miles northeast of Medford on the Rogue River in a scenic, mountainous and timbered canyon. Several major public access areas, park sites, boat ramps and a trail system along 30 miles of shoreline offer many recreational activities. McGregor Park, was specifically designed for the convenience of handicapped visitors. The facilities provide easy wheelchair access. ...

The Soda Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 24,100 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 2009 the Soda Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In...

Climb through the rugged edges of the Rogue River Canyon and wind through the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains to experience the spectacular views of the wild river. Keen observers will catch a glimpse of the elk, deer, wild turkeys and black bears that inhabit the area. Explore the Raine Falls, accessed by a hiking trail at the start of the byway or take the trailhead to the Rogue River National R...

The Rogue River Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places and is nestled in the heart of the Rogue River's wild section. Once a major Native American habitation site, the area has enjoyed a rich human history of over 9,000 years. After Europeans arrived, the site evolved into a small gold-mining community, with up to 100 residents trying to scratch a living from the gold-bearing gravel ...

The Galice-Hellgate National Back Country Byway is a 39-mile-long scenic motor route starting from Interstate 5 near Merlin ("Gateway to the Rogue") and progressing along the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River. The Byway travels past majestic vistas of a deep and rocky river canyon, densely wooded hillsides, and whitewater rapids. Motorists progress into the Siskiyou Mountains along one portion ...

Nestled deep inside the Siskiyou Mountains, the caves formed as rainwater from the ancient forest above dissolved the surrounding marble and created one of the world's few marble caves. The highly complex geology found on the Monument contributes to the unusual and rare plants and animals found nowhere else but here. Experience the extensively decorated and adventurous "Marble Halls of Oregon."

The Sky Lakes Wilderness now contains a total of 116,300 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Sky Lakes Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...inc...

The Mountain Lakes Wilderness now contains a total of 23,071 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1964 the Mountain Lakes Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age o...

Upper Klamath Refuge comprises 15,000 acres, mostly freshwater hardstem-cattail marsh and open water, along with 30 acres of forested uplands. These habitats serve as excellent nesting and brood rearing areas for waterfowl and colonial nesting birds, including American white pelican and several heron species. Bald eagle and osprey nest nearby and can sometimes be seen fishing in refuge waters. ...

Agency Lake Ranch is located 27 miles northwest of Klamath Falls and 6 miles west of Chiloquin, situated along the northwestern shoreline of Agency Lake. The site is open year-round. Access is limited to non-motorized methods (from BLM parking lot to site is 2 miles). Property is operated as a shallow water storage facility and consists of 7,159 acres. Developing wetlands enhance waterfowl hun...

Nearly 30 miles long and up to eight miles wide, Upper Klamath Lake is the largest freshwater body west of the Rockies. It has a surface area of 91,000 acres and 98 miles of shoreline. Recreation facilities are managed for Reclamation by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1978 to protect a major night roost site for wintering bald eagles in Southern Oregon. The refuge consists of 4,200 acres, primarily of old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white and Douglas fir. These mature stands of trees have open branching patterns of large limbs which allow easy eagle access and can support many birds. Loca...

This is a unique botanical area along Rough and Ready Creek. It harbors a multitude of rare or special-status plants endemic to the serpentine soils of the Siskiyou Mountains. The area has been a popular wildflower-watching spot for decades, and plant species are actively evolving here. The impetus to protect the area was provided by the Illinois Valley Garden Club in 1937.

Crater Lake has inspired people for thousands of years. No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom.

The Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness now contains a total of 33,200 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1984 the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. I...

A 1,300 foot segment along the lower stem of Cow Creek is withdrawn from private mining claims to offer recreational gold panning opportunities to the public. This day-use area is located in the middle of the 45-mile Cow Creek Back Country Byway and includes a vault restroom, picnic tables and information board.

China Ditch was a 33-mile project dug by 200 Chinese laborers in the 1890's to supply water for gold mining operations. Ditch segments are partially visible today. Interpretive signs are located along an automobile tour loop.

Welcome! Recreational opportunities abound on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, from white water rafting to wilderness exploration, from lake and stream fishing to winter snowmobiling. Hundreds of miles of trails welcome users of all types and abilities - wheelchairs, horses, bicycles, motorcycles, snow-mobiles, cross-country and downhill skiers, and hikers. Camping facilities, boat ramps,...

The Kalmiopsis Wilderness now contains a total of 179,755 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oregon. In 1964 the Kalmiopsis Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...i...

The Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, located in rural northeastern California and southern Oregon, was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 as the nation's first waterfowl refuge. The refuge, with a backdrop of 14,000-foot Mount Shasta to the southwest, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as both a National Historic Landmark and a National Natural Landmark. ...