Travelers heading for California first settled in the Rogue River, Oregon area. In 1851, it consisted of two cabins and a ferry across the Rogue River. Named Tailholt, the town had a small gold rush, farming and a timber industry. In 1872, the name was changed to Woodville after John Woods who established the town. Woodville Museum celebrates the town as documented in photographs by T.H.B. Taylor, a farmer who settled there in 1877. The town adopted the name Rogue River in 1912.
In keeping with the rugged nature and many outdoor activities of the area is the Lazy Acres Motel. Offering motel accommodation and an RV park, Lazy Acres is 7.5 miles from Rogue River town, by road or river. The park has a boat ramp, fishing dock, beach and picnic area. A vehicle is a good idea, as you are two hours from the coast, two hours from Crater Lake and the beautiful Redwood Highway that leads from Grants Pass towards California.
Overlooking Rogue River, and a half-mile from the town center, this newly renovated hotel offers close proximity to popular activities in this area. River rafting, fishing and gold panning are found close by, and local wineries are not too far away. The hotel has 54 rooms and is entirely non-smoking. Pets are allowed, with two dogs per room and other animals at the discretion of the hotel. Rooms have free wireless Internet access.
Situated in Grants Pass, 11 miles from the town of Rogue River, La Quinta Inn has views of both mountain and city, with easy access to the river. The hotel is completely non-smoking and offers free breakfast, Internet access, 24-hour business center, fitness room and hot tub. In keeping with the local pastime, La Quinta has a raft suite, where the bed is built onto a river raft.
The Rogue River Guest House is a bed and breakfast with only two bedrooms but lots of old world charm. This refurbished 1890s farmhouse offers all the comforts of the 21st century in a setting from the 19th century. Just six miles from the town of Rogue River, the guest house has established grounds featuring a small vineyard, lawn croquet and a shaded porch to enjoy them from.
