Ashland Oregon Rafting

Where World-Class Whitewater and Culture Come Together
"I know it’s rare, but Momentum is a company that delivers everything they promise. I have been rafting with many outfitters but they set the standard. Great guides, great food, great gear, great times. We had an amazing trip..."

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Ashland Oregon – where culture, nature, and adventure travel come together. Ashland is a northwest cultural center surrounded by a playground of natural wonders. It is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, tons of wineries, unique hotels, amazing restaurants, hiking, biking and trail running, and Momentum River Expeditions. We are proud to be located here, with some of the world’s most spectacular whitewater rafting right in our own backyard. You will enjoy world-class river trips in small groups with unparalleled personal service, a handcrafted quality and attention to detail, organic meals, and one of the most experienced (and friendly) guide staff’s in the world. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced paddler, join us for an Ashland river trip that is like no other!

Visit our About Us and Why Momentum pages to learn more. Below is more information on our trips leaving from Ashland, Oregon, or you can explore all of our river trips with our interactive rivers map.

 

 

 

Half & Day Rafting Trips From Ashland Oregon

 

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1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April – September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland OR
This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

 

All of our trips from Ashland:

  • Learn More Rogue River Stand Up Paddleboarding - Ashland Oregon Day Trips

    Rogue River Stand Up Paddling

    1/2 day (full day option) | June - September | Class II/III | Gateway: Ashland, Oregon

    Stand-up Paddle boarding on a little known section of the Rogue River. Mix and match between a raft, inflatable kayaks, or try Stand Up Paddle Boarding. A charter trip designed for friends or family to get outside in a way that few have tried.

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    Wilderness Gourmet Rafting Trips

    2 to 4 days | See trip Information | Class III to IV+ | Gateway: Varies by trip

    Join us on a unique, chef hosted, active, farm to table style, wilderness gourmet river trip. Called “The best meal in the middle of nowhere” and featured in Sunset Magazine and the Oregonian. Trips designed to connect people with nature, good food, elevated hospitality, and adventure.

  • Learn More Rogue River Rafting - Oregon - Stair Creek Falls

    Rogue River Rafting

    3 to 5 days | May - September | Class III / IV- | Gateway: Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

    The Rogue River is an iconic American classic, one of the country's great summer wilderness trips, and a founding member of the National Wild and Scenic River System. It is everything people imagine a Pacific Northwest river to be.

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    Rogue River Trail Running

    3-Days | April-May, September-October | Gateway: Ashland / Medford, OR (MFR)

    Join Momentum River Expeditions & ultra-runner hosts on a 3-Day raft supported Trail Running Trip along Oregon’s Rogue River. Combine the famous Rogue River Trail with comfortable raft supported riverside camping and lodging and gourmet meals.

  • Learn More Illinois River Rafting, Oregon - Klondike Peak

    Illinois River Rafting

    4 days | April - early May | Class IV+ (V) | Gateway: Medford OR (MFR)

    One of the great wilderness river journeys in the country - some say the best. Few rivers can match its combination of extreme isolation, solitude, beauty, and whitewater. We can only take 24 guests per year.

  • Learn More Rogue River 1/2 Day - Rogue River Rafting

    Rogue River 1/2 Day

    1/2 Day Morning or Afternoon | April - September | Class III+ | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

    This mild stretch is laced with a few larger rapids making it a great taste of whitewater excitement for the beginner rafter or for those who do not have time for a full day.

  • Learn More Scott River Rafting - Northern California

    The Scott River

    1 day (also also run with the Cal Salmon) | April - Early June | Class V | Gateway: Medford, OR / Ashland Or

    The Scott river is a lesser known sister river to the California Salmon and shares many of its attributes. It is an incredible and seldom run river with world-class whitewater. However, the Scott’s whitewater is more technical and continues in nature with long complex boulder gardens laced with steep drops.... learn more

Recent Testimonials

  • "Momentum Guides & Trips are Amazing – We did a 4 day trip down the Rogue River. The entire adventure was flawless and amazing. The guides are fun smart and provide Ritz Carlton like service in the wilderness– obviously the bathroom situation is a bit tough on us city folk 🙂 You spend each day rafting, kayaking and/or swimming down a very scenic river only to arrive at at a charming campsite. The execution from start to finish is well orchestrated and eases all burdens for the people who have wilderness-deficit."
  • "2 words…beyond expectation! With so many ‘tourist’ type companies operating these days, we were hoping the experience would live up to the blurb. It was better! Special thanks to Arden who is an amazing lady….one of a kind. Within minutes of meeting, we felt relaxed, safe and knew we were in good hands. Our 2 girls (aged 7 and 8) loved their first ever rafting experience as did Mummy and Daddy. Arden could not have done more to make it a lifelong memorable experience for us all. Thank you again…Maria, Richard and the girls." - Maria
  • "Our group of 4 went with Erik and Beth down the Rogue River for 3 days. It was a combo white water raft/kayak trip. The guides were excellent, the food and accommodations were superb, and the trip was one of the best I have ever been on. I have booked trips in Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, and many other locales. Momentum is by far has the best guides and service. The Rogue River trip is great for families, friends, and people of all ages. I highly recommend this adventure!"
  • "There are a ton of companies offering river trips in Oregon, and it can be easy to become overwhelmed by promises, prices and hype. Look no further, we’ve done the research, we’ve gone on two Momentum trips in the past few years and this is hands’ down the best. I am not paid by Momentum! I’m just a middle-aged LA working mom who loves to travel and eat! My vacations need to be good, and this one was right at the top of the list."
  • "“Rafting Outfitter of the Year!” My rafting group (actually, a bunch of middle-aged city-slickers who pretend we are younger than we actually are) has been hitting America’s best whitewater for the past 20 years. To celebrate our 20th year, we rafted the Rogue Wild and Scenic River with Momentum. They were fabulous. (And since our motto is “liberty, fraternity, luxury,” we have high standards. We had rafted with Momentum before, so we had high expectations, but they exceeded even those. We opted for the three day guided Rogue trip with one night camping and one night at the rustic Paradise Lodge (which can only be reached by raft or boat). Everything was perfect. The guides were top-notch. The food was wonderful. (They even made pre-dinner cocktails!) Every detail was attended to. And the river, scenery, and stars were awesome. We most definitely would use Momentum again (and again, and again). Pete (the owner) runs a great outfit, and his staff are second to none. (We were guided by Cooper, Andy, and Mike, by the way. All three were fabulous.) If you are out west and looking for an amazing day or days surrounded by some of the country’s best scenery, give Momentum a call."
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