Middle Fork Rogue River

Prospect, Oregon

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Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    6 active alerts in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests; most severe: Illinois River Corridor Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition

    USFSPosted May 22 · checked 4 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 70°F / low 43°F, 23% precip — 93/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather4 h ago

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Why you'll love it

15.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
297 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
297 cfs
Average current
1.5 ft/s
Gradient
140.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
113 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Middle Fork Rogue River is a 15-mile paddling stretch near Prospect, Oregon. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 297 cfs and a gradient of about 140.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Diamond Lake Resort

Kayaking business nearby (~30 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Pacific Rack Outfitters

Kayaking business nearby (~40 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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