Jerry's Rogue Jet Boats from Gold Beach, OR

Jerry’s Rogue Jet Boats on the Rogue River in Southern Oregon

I have done many excursions but this one ranks amongst the best.  A mixture of history of the area, plant life, animal sightings, humor and then the excitement of boating up river, 360 degree spins, boat dips and getting drenched;  104 miles roundtrip and a full day of thrills, fresh air and sunshine.  Much laughs and so pleased to share this experience with my husband and a boatload of my Livermore HOG friends!

Southern Oregon was our destination ride for the HOG club.  We drove up over 400 miles from central California thru the Redwoods and up to Gold Beach, Oregon.  Our 2 nights were stayed at the Pacific Reef Hotel right on the main drag and on the ocean in downtown Gold Beach.  Randy and I had a beautiful oceanfront room looking out to a totem pole, ocean home and the Pacific Ocean. 

We drove up on Friday and Saturday was our Rogue River trip.  Check in at 7:30am and then  boarded our jet boat.  Jerry’s offered us another layer with a jacket.  We all took a jacket and boarded our boat.  As the sun was rising into the sky we embarked on our 52 mile upriver journey. 

Let the wildlife viewing begin………  Bald eagles, otters, deer, black bear, seal, osprey and their nests, vultures, ducks and Canadian geese, just to name a few!  By the end of the trip I could recognize redwoods, madrona trees, and willows.  The rocks are flattened and carved into amazing shapes as the river rises and falls over them.  The salmon and steelhead are proud to call this beautiful river home!

We picked up and dropped off passengers staying at resorts along the river that are only accessible by boat.   There are a few lodges and resorts that are a true getaways, cutoff except for boat transportation.  Those lucky people who have pure isolation and seclusion!

Half way up we stopped at Jerry’s spot to have a bathroom break and put on our life vests.  Let the craziness begin!!!  The jet boat took off…. Spins and dips.  Water flying and being pelted by water cannons from passing boats, kayaks and canoes.  Buckets of water being thrown on us and the sweet justice of retaliation as our boat pilot sprayed the culprits!  We screamed up the rapids and then down the rapids.  When the congestions was minimal we went up and did it again!!  Thrilling …..  time and time again. 

As we arrived back at Jerry’s spot mid-river, it was time for lunch.  We earned it.  They offered us a buffet for either $10 for soup, salad and dessert or $13 to add hot food items.  Delicious food and reasonably priced.  We were told that we could bring wine and we celebrated with wine coolers.  Sooo much fun!!  Back on the boat, we headed back to Gold Beach, tired, exhausted, and sunburned!  A full day on the water with much anticipation of bringing the kids back and enjoying the experience yet again!

On a handicapped note, I am VERY pleased to mention that Jerry’s Jet Boats happily offered assistance for people not able to hike up the hill to reach the restrooms and restaurant at their half way point.   An air conditioned SUV drove us up and down the hill with a mini stop to pick wild berries and enjoy their sweetness!