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Turtle Rock Resort and RV Park is located in sunny Gold Beach, Oregon on the spectacular southern Oregon Coast. Turtle Rock Resort offers the finest ocean beach vacation rentals with full accommodations, and large full hook up RV sites on the southern Oregon Coast.
Directions to: 28788 Hunter Creek Loop Gold Beach Oregon
Turtle Rock Resort's 10 - 20, GPS coordinates are latitude range 90.0 to 90.0, longitude 180.0 to 180.0. Please double check to make sure the route you are given is a safe way to drive. Do not take Bear Camp Road.
Our water front Vacation Rentals (cottages) and RV Park are all within walking distance of a picturesque seven mile-long beach. Vacation Rentals (Cottages) and RV Park sites sit on the banks of Hunter Creek looking out to the Pacific ocean, or are nestled against the tree and fern-covered hillside.
New Premium RV Hot Tub Sites are now available. Soak in a hot tub on your deck next to your RV. We have two forested sites and one water-view site; all have private decks and hot tubs, and the water-view site includes a BBQ on the deck. Enjoy our luxurious new RV sites - you'll be glad you did!
The oceanside resort at Turtle Rock in sunny Gold Beach, Oregon on the wild rivers coast offers beautiful sunsets, magnificent whale watching, joyful otters, and ocean breezes. Come experience the beach resort at Turtle Rock to find your beach vacation rental, cabin, cottage, or RV site. Make the Oregon coast your next adventure!
Our vacation rentals, cabins, and beach houses will relax and satisfy you; our Oregon Coast RV Park will meet your needs. Turtle Rock's new vacation rental house sleeps 8 guests and is now ready for larger groups. Our RV fishing sites offer free boat storage close to your site.
WiFi and flat screen TVs mix congenially with wildlife and nature. Our new group facility is perfect for reunions, weddings, meetings, or any group function.
We welcome you to peruse our website and invite you to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Turtle Rock graciously offers amenities amid natural splendor. Recommended by Wheeler's and Woodall's Campground Guides, AAA, Destination RV Parks and Treasures on the Oregon Coast. We're on Highway 101 just 35 miles north of the California border.
We offer both cottage vacation rentals and RV site rentals with views of Hunter Creek and the ocean or a forested hillside view covered with ferns.
Turtle Rock Features
•Unrestricted ocean access
•Private beach at Hunter Creek
•Full Hookups RV Sites
•Full Hookups RV Spa Sites with decks, hot tubs, patio furniture
•Back-in RV Sites with free boat storage
•Beach Cottages: Sales & Rentals
•Forested, shaded, or sunny creek sites
•Complimentary WiFi **
•Cable TV
•24 acres
•Horseback riding
•Pets invited
•Pet sitting available
•On-site fishing guide (summer season only)
•Partially handicapped accessible
•Fire rings in some sites
•RV storage
•Kayak rentals
•Sea Basket classes
•Laundry
•Store
•New smoke free Bar and Grill within walking distance
•Arch Rock Brewery - handcrafted brews just steps across Hunter Creek Loop from Turtle Rock
•Group meeting room, kitchen and exercise room
•Pot Luck celebrations on most holidays
•Yoga classes
•Propane sales
•Concierge service
New at Turtle Rock Resort - RV Hot Tub Sites!
Glamping* at it's Best!
Come enjoy a large level creek-side or forested RV site with deck, hot tub and BBQ. Soak in a hot tub on your deck next to your RV. There are two forested sites and one creek side site. All of our fabulous new RV Hot Tub Sites have decks and a private 4-person hot tub; the creek-side site also has a BBQ on the deck.
Enjoy our luxurious new RV sites, the only RV sites with your own private hot tub on the entire Oregon Coast!
Hear the sounds of the sea from your site and enjoy sunny, recreation-rich Gold Beach tucked between the mountains and the ocean as you relax in your spa.
Turtle Resort in sunny Gold Beach on the southern Oregon Coast also offers a beautiful group facility, cottage rentals, and regular RV sites all within a few minutes walk from the ocean.
There's a lot to do in Gold Beach ... jet boat rides on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River run from May 15th to October 15th. Don't miss our local plays, amazing art galleries, festivals, restaurants, and friendly people.
Don't wait another minute - Reserve your RV Hot Tub site today!
Your Invitation
We cordially invite you to experience Turtle Rock RV Resort. We'll show you the grandeur of the ocean and the playfulness of the otters in Hunter Creek. Watch the graceful cranes from the window of your RV or cottage, soothed by the sound of the surf. The 24 acres are situated on the Pacific Ocean with unrestricted access to a 14 mile stretch of beach suitable for long seaside walks, agate and driftwood gathering, sunset viewing, and experiencing the awe of the sea. Pick our summer time wild blackberries and smell the scent of mint underfoot. The grounds themselves present a pond, fern grottos, pines, tan oaks, firs and willows for sun filled or shady RV and cottage sites.
The weather in Gold Beach is sometimes quite different from the coastal weather forecasts you hear. Gold Beach has more sunny days than anywhere from San Francisco to Vancouver, and more VFR (Visual Flight Rated) days than anywhere else on the Southern Oregon Coast. Give us a call, we'll step outside and let you know the weather in Gold Beach.
There's always a local event going on, and Gold Beach people are known for their friendliness. You'd be most welcome at our wine festival, concerts, writers conference, gun show, Christmas bazaar, clam chowder festival, Hathaway Jones Storytelling Festival, boat show, Curry County Fair, garden tours, Festival of Quilts, Oregon Coast Cycling Festival and others. We're located right in town and close to everything.
Gold Beach Oregon Activities and Attractions
Welcome to Gold Beach, Oregon. We have listed some of our local attractions. Feel free to explore our beautiful shores and activities in a secure small town setting. Click on the underlined local attractions for information to entice you.
Local Attractions on the Southern Oregon Coast
•Fishing: World Class River / Ocean Fishing
•Tidepooling / Beachcombing
•Whale Watching
•Crabbing and Clamming
•Outrageous Sunsets
•Hiking
•Biking, Riding Trails
•Museums / Art Galleries
•Rogue River Jet Boats
•Boat Races
•Popular Restaurants
•Weekend Flea Market
•Local Festivals
•Summer Theatre
•World Champion Wind Surfing
•Casinos
•The Redwoods
•Easter Lily Fields
•Cedar Bend Golf Course
•Salmon Run Golf Course
•Bandon Dunes Golf Course
•Skate Board Parks
•Concerts
Gold Beach, Oregon is a small town with a lot to do. We have America's Wild River Coast Art, Seafood and Wine Festival, a fourth of July party with fireworks, an old fashioned county fair, Salmon Round Up Derby, Oregon Coast Cycling Festival, Festival of Quilts, Ellensburg Theatre Company, Pistol River Concerts, Hathaway Jones Tall Tales Festival, Christmas Festivals, Annual Writer's Conference, and the largest book store - Gold Beach Books - on the Oregon Coast.
Location
We are located on the spectacular Southern Oregon Coast, 35 miles north of the California border. Turtle Rock Resort is on the banks of Hunter Creek as it flows into the Pacific ocean. We are at the southern end of the city of Gold Beach, three miles south of the Rogue River between mileposts 330 and 331.
We have highway directional signs both north and south a quarter of a mile from Hunter Creek Loop where you will turn. If you are coming from the south take the second Hunter Creek Loop turn.
Driving Directions
Driving up from California for a long stay, or heading down from Eugene or Portland for a long weekend - here's how you'll find us....
Turtle Rock Resort's 10 - 20, GPS coordinates are latitude range 90.0 to 90.0, longitude 180.0 to 180.0. Please double check to make sure the route you are given is a safe way to drive. Do not take Bear Camp Road.
The Gold Beach Airport located just south of the mouth of the Rogue River along the beach is the least fogged in airport on the Oregon Coast.
For door to door directions go to www.randmcnally.com click on the Fastest and Concise buttons.
Advice: The Rand McNally site gives correct directions. Many directional internet sites say to travel by way of Agness. That road is usually closed but not signed closed for the first 20 miles. When not closed it is a four wheel drive adventure at best.
BIG RIGS may want to take I-5 to Highway 42 at Roseburg to 101 and turn south at Bandon. Drive down the coast to Gold Beach. It takes about 1/2 hour longer, but the roads are better suited for large RVs.
•From the north (Eugene, Salem, Portland and north), we recommend going south on Interstate 5, then go west on Hwy. 42 west to Coquille then 42 south to Bandon, then south on US 101 to Gold Beach.
•From the east (Grants Pass, Medford or Ashland), take Interstate 5 to Grants Pass, follow signs to Hwy. 199 in Grants Pass which takes you into northern California briefly. Turn on Hwy. 197 which leads to US 101, follow US 101 north to Gold Beach.
•From the south (California travelers located in Sacramento and south) are best advised to take Interstate 5 north to Hwy. 20 west toward Ukiah, then US 101 north to Gold Beach.
Rogue River Jet Boat Tours
Gold Beach is known world-wide for it's jet boat tours up the Wild & Scenic portion of the famous Rogue River. Departing from Gold Beach is the only way to get jet boat access to this pristine "Wild Section." The trips are considered an absolute "must" for any visitor to the Southern Oregon coast, and repeat trips for locals are not unheard of - especially between May and October. Two companies offer jet boat tours up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River on trips of 64, 80 and 104 round-trip miles; the longer, the wilder - in terms of whitewater and scenery. Excursions include stopovers at upriver lodges for lunch or dinner breaks.
Jet boats are designed specifically for navigating strong currents and shallow riffles safely, so you can relax as trained pilots treat you to tall tales and river lore, incredible scenery and sightings of black bear, river otters, eagles and the rare mountain lion.
Jerry's Rogue Jets
29880 Harbor Way
Gold Beach, Oregon
(541) 247-4571 or (800) 451-3645
The first jet boat tour in America, Jerry's Rogue Jets has been under family management since 1958. Your experience on a jet boat tour of the magnificent Rogue River will be a fun, exciting, and memorable trip - perfectly suited for all ages, kids to grandparents.
Mailboat Hydro Jets
94294 N Bank Rogue River Rd
Gold Beach, Oregon
(541) 247-7033 or (800) 458-3511
Experience the wildlife, scenery, and history of the Rogue River Canyon. Today, the original Mail Boats still deliver the U.S. Mail to the remote village of Agness, just as they have for more than one hundred years, since 1895.
Best Local Tidepool Areas:
•Myers Creek - Travel 7.1 miles south from the Gold Beach Visitor's Center on Hwy. 101 to Myers Creek beach. This beach stretches south from the base of Cape Sebastian. Park at one of many overlooks and easy access points. The numerous rocks make for good tidepooling.
•Whiskey Creek - (Boardman State Park) - Approximately 14 miles south of the Gold Beach Visitor's Center on Hwy. 101. Park in the gravel lot at the Boardman State Park sign. It's a bit of a hike down to the beach but worth it. The rocky beach to the north lends itself to some first-rate tidepool exploration.
•Lone Ranch Wayside - (Cape Ferrelo) - Located 4 miles north of Brookings (Approximately 23 miles south of the Gold Beach Visitor's Center), this area has ample parking, rest rooms and easy access to the beach. Large numbers of rocks of various sizes are scattered about the beach. There is an excellent intertidal area out on the cape to the north of the parking area.
•Rocky Point - 23.5 miles north of the Rogue River Bridge (turn left on gravel road just past the 305 mile marker). This inter-tidal area consists of a large boulder field surrounded by a gently sloping beach. It has easy access and provides good viewing opportunities.
Southern Oregon Coast Hiking Trails
You will discover that Gold Beach, Oregon is a hiker's paradise offering dozens of scenic hiking trails through the beautiful southern Oregon coast, rivers, and wilderness areas. The scenery - whether sandy beach, rocky outcroppings, green meadows teaming with flowers, old growth or redwoods, clear lakes, rushing rivers, rainforest, or rugged river canyons - is awe inspiring and uniquely Southern Oregon.
With many hikes to choose from ranging from easiest to more difficult, short or miles long - you're sure to find one that suits you! Trail guides and maps for the Coast Trail, Rogue and Illinois River trails and others are available at the Gold Beach Visitors Center which is just a short distance from Turtle Rock Resort, and also at the Gold Beach Ranger District Office.
One of the most enjoyable and easily accessible hikes in Gold Beach is simply walking on the beach, and the RV sites and vacation cottages at Turtle Rock Resort are just steps from miles of sandy Oregon beach complete with craggy outcroppings, unique driftwood, marine life and fabulous views.
While we've listed several local favorite Gold Beach-area hikes below, you'll find information about many more at the web site of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Frances Shrader Old Growth Trail
This trail is an excellent outdoor learning experience and has some of the Northwest's largest hardwoods and stately old growth Douglas fir trees on the one-mile loop trail. The virgin forest here is dense, lush and green. Several of the old trees show fire scars from flames which burned the area many years ago, but the trees' thick bark protected them from serious harm. In all, more than 22 species of trees, plants, and shrubs can be seen along this trail. The trail has a gentle slope suitable for all ages with two benches and two picnic tables tucked along it's length.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 1,100 Feet
Length: 1.5 Miles One Way
Difficulty: Easiest
Directions: From Gold Beach take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, which turns into Forest Service road 33) east to Lobster Creek. Turn right on Forest Service road 090 for 2 miles to the trailhead on the left side of the road.
Myrtle Tree Trail
This very short trail of 1/4-mile leads one through a beautiful myrtle grove that is believed to contain the oldest and largest myrtle tree known to exist on Earth. This tree is 88 feet tall, 42 feet in circumference at the base, and has a canopy that spreads 70 feet. Experts estimate that the upper branches are about 200 years old, the trunk is about 400 years old, and the root system age is unknown. The trunk of this tree is hollowed out from repeated fires over the centuries. Red alder, big-leaf maple, tanoak, and Douglas-fir are also found in the surounding forest.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 200 Feet
Length: .25 Miles One Way
Difficulty: Easiest to More Difficult
Directions: From Gold Beach, take Jerry's Flat Road (County Road 595, turns into Forest Service Road 33) east to Lobster Creek Bridge, approximately 10 miles. Turn left on Forest Service road 3310, cross the bridge over the Lower Rogue Wild and Scenic River and take the first right on Silver Creek Road, Forest Service road 3533. Proceed 0.25 miles to the trailhead and park at a small turnout on the right.
Illinois River Trail
One of the best hikes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest! Spectacular wildflowers, old-growth trees, rugged and steep river canyons and a wide variety of wildlife are just a few of the natural treasures you'll find on the Illinois River Trail. Fishing can be quite good at times, especially in late fall or early winter.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 200 Feet to 3,747 Feet
Length: 28 Miles One Way (shorter hikes possible)
Difficulty: Easiest to Most Difficult
Directions: From Gold Beach, take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595 which turns into Forest Service road 33) up river almost to Agness. Turn right on Oak Flat Road (County road 450) just after cross the bridge over the Illinois Wild and Scenic River and follow to trailhead (left side) on the backside of Oak Flat.
Lower Rogue River Trail
The trail offers a scenic trek through one of Oregon's majestic rain forests. Wildlife is abundant. Possible animal sightings include, black bear, deer, and raccoons. The grade is gentle along most of the trail, with a few moderate slopes. The trail crosses a series of creeks, including a scenic waterfall at Auberry Creek. It also goes through Adams Prairie, site of an old Curry County homestead and school. Vegetation along the trail is rich and varied. Old growth Douglas fir over 500 years old can be seen, as well as dozens of varieties of wildflowers.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 300 Feet
Length: 12.8 Miles
Difficulty: Easiest to More Difficult
Directions: West Trailhead: From Gold Beach take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, which becomes Forest Service road 33) approximately 10 miles to the Lobster Creek Bridge. Cross the bridge and take the first right on Forest Service road 3533. Continue to Forest Service road 340 and follow signs to the trailhead. East Trailhead: from Gold Beach take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, which becomes Forest Service road 33) to Agness. Turn west on the old Agness Road (County road 375) and drive past the old Agness Post Office to the trailhead at the Community Building.
Pine Grove Trail
Climbs five miles, from 600 feet to 2,700 feet elevation. Follows the divide between the Lower Rogue Wild and Scenic River and Fox Creek/Lawson Creek. There is a pine grove midway along the trail that offers a pretty view of old growth in a meadow setting. This is fairly easy trail with good views of the Illinois Wild and Scenic River canyon. It is recommended to start your hike from the upper south end, following the trail down to the north end on the Illinois Wild and Scenic River.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 2,700 Feet at start
Length: 7 Miles
Difficulty: Easiest to More Difficult
Directions: From Gold Beach take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, Forest Service road 33) up river about 27 miles to the Illinois River bridge. Trail access directly off road. South - Take Jerry's Flat Road east about 3 miles past Quosatana Campground to the junction of Forest Service road 3318. Follow to spur road 120 and trailhead.
Southard Lake Trail
This short easy trail leads to a small clear lake. The lake is approximately 0.5 acre with an average depth of 3 feet. The lake is a good location for a picnic, affording the peace and quiet of a forest setting. Opportunities include botanical observation, day hiking, wildlife observation, berry picking and solitude.
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Elevation: 2,400 Feet
Length: .5 Mile
Difficulty: Easiest
Directions: From Gold Beach, take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, which becomes Forest Service road 33) approximately 10 miles to Lobster Creek. Stay on Forest Service road 33 approximately 39.3 miles to Forest Service road 3340 (Sawtooth Foster Road). Follow Forest Service road 3340 about 1.3 miles to the trailhead.
Upper Rogue River Trail
There are many picturesque vistas including churning whitewater flowing through rock gorges with nearly vertical walls, towering cliffs and majestic stands of large Douglas-Fir and Cedar. The Rogue River supports an interesting and diversified wildlife population including black bear, river otter, deer, raccoon, osprey, bald eagle and rattlesnake. Expect to see numerous rafting parties on the river and camping on the sandy beaches. Below Blossom Bar, jet boats are allowed for the private and commercial lodges, fishing and for tour boats.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: Varies, parallel to the river
Length: 42 miles
Difficulty: Easiest
Directions: From Gold Beach: Take Jerry's Flat Road (County road 595, which becomes Forest Service road 33) about 30 miles through Agness. Turn right onto the Illahe Road (County road 373), continue past Illahe Campground, and Foster Bar to a sharp right turn for the access road to Big Bend.
Oregon Redwoods Trail 1106
See majestic old-growth Redwood in the Chetco Ranger District which represent the only coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) found in the Pacific Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range.
This trail is designated "barrier free", and is wheelchair-accessible with a wide travel way, acceptable grades and crushed aggregate tread surfacing. A short wooden deck provides access to the inside of a hollowed redwood tree.
Season: Year Round
Elevation: 1,020 Feet
Length: .8 Miles One Way (complete loop)
Difficulty: Easiest for hikers, More Difficult to Most Difficult for wheelchairs
Directions: The trail is located about 11 miles southeast of Brookings, Oregon. From Highway 101 take County road 896, (Winchuck Road), to Forest Service road 1101. The trailhead is located at the end of the 1101 road.
Whale Watching in Oregon
Whale watching takes place almost year-round on the Oregon Coast. We watch whales in the winter from mid-December through January. Spring watching begins in March with a peak in numbers the last week and finishes in June with mothers and babies being the last whales traveling north. Summer brings whales that feed along our coast from July to mid-November.
While gray whales are most often spotted, but others seen include Minke, Humpback, Blue, and Sperm whales. Orcas, the largest of the dolphins, are also seen in Oregon.
During the week of December 26 to January 1 whale migration can be viewed from Cape Sebastian just seven miles south of Turtle Rock Resort in Gold Beach during whale watching weeks. Trained volunteers are posted at good sighting spots to help visitors see the whales who will be heading to Mexico to calve. The volunteers return March 23rd to March 30th during Spring migration. The whales return north with the young whales during Spring break.
There are always whales to be seen off the southern Oregon coast but during the two main migrations an average of 29 whales per hour travel the coastline.
Diving and Feeding Habits:
Learning the diving and feeding habits of whales will help you to predict how often and where they may surface. Click on the image below for a Virtual Tour learning experience, and to see some of the favorite whale-watching areas near Gold Beach.
Whale Watching Tips:
For year-round whale watchers and those watching for the first time, here are a few whale watching tips. •Gray whales may possibly be seen year-round on the Oregon, Washington and northern California coastlines.
•Winter migration has the highest numbers (30 per hour) but the whales are usually farther off shore (1-5 miles) because of stormy weather.
•During the spring migration (northbound), the whales are more spread out (6 per hour) but they are closer to shore (1/2 - 3 miles), sometimes stopping to eat.
•Summer feeding whales are very close to shore and eat tiny mysid shrimp that live in the kelp beds. They may feed for hours in the same location.
•Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Focus your binoculars and have them ready, but watch with your eyes. When you locate a blow, then bring up your binoculars for a closer look.
•Learn the diving and feeding habits of the whales so you will know how often and where they may surface.
•Morning light (with the sun at your back) is often helpful for spotting blows. Afternoon light reflects off the water and makes viewing difficult.
•Calmer days are better whale watching days, by land, sea or air.
•Any spot with an ocean view may yield whale sightings, but higher locations are generally better than sandy beaches.
Gray Whale Facts:
•Gray Whales are noted for their 12,000-mile annual migration from the Arctic Ocean to Mexico in the winter and their return north in the spring. Whalers nicknamed the Grays "Devil Fish" because they fought so hard to defend their babies. Today, they are best known for being friendly to people.
•In the 1600-1700s Gray Whales in the Atlantic were hunted to extinction. They were hunted almost to extinction two different times in the Pacific Ocean. Starting early in the 1900s, the birthing lagoons were protected by the Mexican government. The United Nations joined in the protection (1935), as did the International Whaling Commission (1946), but the moratorium against whaling wasn't started until 1986. The Grays made a good recovery and were taken off the endangered list in 1994, but are still threatened.
•Gray Whales along the Western Pacific (Russia & Japan) are almost extinct, and Japan is leading other nations to restart commercial whaling.
•The purpose for the migration south is primarily to breed and to give birth to their young in the warm, calm bays of Mexico. Gray Whale babies are 15 feet long and weigh 2,000 at birth. They grow up to 45 feet long and weigh 70,000 pounds.
•They return north and spend the summer feeding in the Bering and Chukchi Seas, seldom eating during migration. About 400 Gray Whales don't continue to Alaska, but stay along the Oregon Coast to feed.
•Grays have baleen plates instead of teeth, with 130-180 plates or pieces along each side of the upper jaw. They take great mouthfuls of food-laden water; then using their tongues, they squeeze out the water and swallow the food that sticks to the baleen.The Oregon coast produces lots of phytoplankton (small marine plants) which are eaten by zooplankton (small marine animals) including bottom dwelling amphipods and mysid shrimp - primary food of the Gray Whales.
•The only natural predators of Gray Whales are Orcas (killer whales) and large sharks. Even though some countries are still whaling, the biggest threat to the whales is pollution in the oceans.
Whale Calves Facts:•Born without a blubber layer, babies need warmer waters.
•Mothers bear calves about every 2-3 years.
•Gestation period averages 12 months (Sperm whale 17 months).
•Pregnancy is telescopic - babies double their size the last 2 months.
•Babies average 15 feet long at birth (Blue whale 26 feet).
•Baby whales are born tail first.
•Calves weigh about 2,000 pounds at birth (Blue whale 8,000 pounds).
•Babies must surface and catch their first breath within 15 seconds.
•Within 30 minutes, babies learn to swim.
•Babies nurse frequently on rich milk - 50-60 percent butterfat.
•Babies don't suck, the mother pumps milk into its mouth.
•Calves put on as much as 9 pounds an hour.
•Mothers lose 1/3 of their weight while nursing.
Fishing!
The rivers, streams, lakes and ocean surrounding Gold Beach offer world-class fishing all year round. Whether you are after salmon, steelhead, trout, rockfish, cod, halibut, tuna; or shellfish such as the succulent Dungeness crab, littleneck or butter clams; you will find them all within the reach of your fishing pole, flyrod, crabpot or sand shovel and a short distance from Turtle Rock Resort.
Those fishermen staying in a picturesque RV site or vacation beach cottage at Turtle Rock Resort benefit from the close proximity of Hunter Creek, the bountiful creek that flows into the Pacific ocean and the banks upon which the resort lies. You may fish for steelhead, chinook and trout right in our own Hunter Creek. From January 1 to March 31 Hunter Creek is open to steelhead fishing; from October 1 to December 31, chinook; and from May 23 to October 31, trout.
New! RV Fishing Sites at Turtle Rock Resort!
Park your fishing boat for free just across from your RV site. Turtle Rock Resort is 2.5 miles from world class year-round fishing on the Rogue River; fish for spring and fall salmon, silver salmon, and summer and winter steelhead. In addition to the Rogue River, there are other quality fishing rivers within 30 minutes of Gold Beach: the Chetco, Elk, and Sixes. RV sites include beach access, exercise room, bath house, and laundry for only $34 per night for two guests (taxes not included). Call us at 800-353-9754 to reserve your site - the fish are biting!
Licensing and Regulations
You can find information on fish and shellfish licensing fees and where you may purchase fishing licenses on the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) web site, and check out the fishing regulations before your trip.
Fishing Reports
The ODFW also provides weekly fishing reports with a wealth of information designed to help you choose your Gold Beach fishing adventure:
Southwest Oregon Fishing Report
Oregon Marine Fishing, Shellfishing, and Crabbing Report
Fishing Calendar
December-March: Winter steelehead travel up the Rogue this time of year. Good eating and great fighters!
March-June: Spring chinook (or king) salmon are caught between Gold Beach and Agness (2 to 35 miles upriver). Similar to fall chinook, these "springers" are in peak physical condition as they leave the cold waters of the Pacific and come into the Rogue system in search of their spawning grounds. Known for their mouth-watering flavor, spring chinook range in size from 10 to 40+ pounds.
July-December: Troll the Rogue River Bay for Chinook salmon which, once hooked, give even the most experienced angler a challenging fight. These fine fish also range from 10-40+ pounds. In fact, one fish weighing over 70-pounds was landed by a Grants Pass Fisherman several years ago. Summer steelhead (or half-pounders) also provide excellent fishing during these months. And do not forget trout - one lucky angler pulled in a 28-pound rainbow trout several years ago from the Rogue River.
September-December: This time of year you will catch coho (silver) salmon and, of course, the fun-to-hook summer steelies. Silvers range in size from five to 15-pounds and steelhead from 3/4 pound to two-pounds. Nothing's more fun than fighting these fish on light tackle, especially a fly rod. While there is nothing tastier than a fish fry, many fishermen catch and release these beauties, allowing them to live and fight another day.
Local Fishing Guides and Charter Services
Allen's Guide Service
541-247-2082
Baker's Guide Service
541-247-0513
Bruce Craviotto's Guide Service
541-913-3759
Chris Young Guide Sevice
541-247-8115
Crumley's Guide Service
541-698-8338
David Anderson's Guide Service
541-247-0420
Denny Hughson's Rogue River Guide Service
541-247-2684
Don Pedro Guide Service
541-247-7946
Ed Davis
541-247-7407
End of the Rogue Guide Service
541-247-2049
Ernie Rutledge
541-247-6111
FishBoss Guide Service
541-247-2051
Five Star Charter - Gold Beach Adventure
541-247-0217
Gene Garner
541-290-1915
Greg Eide
541-247-2608
Helen's Guide Service
541-247-2441
Jack Hunt
541-247-6198
Jeff Lottis
541-247-0217
John Carl's Guide Service
541-247-6400
Jot's Resort
541-247-6676
Lex's Landing
541-247-0909
Lower Rogue Excursions - Randy Nelson
541-621-9566
Lynn Hescock Guide Service
541-247-7397
Mark VanHook Guide Service
541-247-6702
Mel Guido Guide Service & Custom Rods
541-247-6275
Memory Makers Guide Service
541-425-1515
Merle Lang's Guide Service
541-247-2630
Mike Hoefer
541-247-6358
Rogue Outdoor Store
541-247-7142
Rogue River Country Guide Shack
541-247-6558
Rogue River Guide Service
541-247-4025
Ron Smith
541-247-6046
Ross Bell
541-247-2149
Russell McCall
541-247-2061
Sam Waller
541-247-6676
Steve Beyerlin
541-247-4138
Terry Kennedy Fishing Guide Service
541-247-9219
Toby Bowman
541-247-2728
Wild Rivers Fishing Service
541-247-8180
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Alfred A Loeb State Park Alfred A Loeb State Park is located approximately 24 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Alfred A Loeb State Park in Brookings, OR Azalea State Park Azalea State Park is located approximately 27 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Azalea State Park in Brookings, OR Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park is located approximately 8 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park in Wedderburn, OR Cape Blanco State Park Cape Blanco State Park is located approximately 29 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Cape Blanco State Park in Langlois, OR Cape Sebastian State Park Cape Sebastian State Park is located approximately 11 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Cape Sebastian State Park in Wedderburn, OR Coquille River Falls Coquille River Falls is located approximately 24 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Coquille River Falls in Agness, OR Elk Creek Falls Elk Creek Falls is located approximately 30 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Elk Creek Falls in Powers, OR Elk River State Fish Hatchery Elk River State Fish Hatchery is located approximately 20 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Elk River State Fish Hatchery in Port Orford, OR Floras Lake State Park Floras Lake State Park is located approximately 32 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Floras Lake State Park in Langlois, OR Forest Wayside State Park Forest Wayside State Park is located approximately 24 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Forest Wayside State Park in Brookings, OR Geisel Monument State Park Geisel Monument State Park is located approximately 6 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Geisel Monument State Park in Ophir, OR Harris Beach State Park Harris Beach State Park is located approximately 26 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Harris Beach State Park in Brookings, OR Humbug Mountain State Park Humbug Mountain State Park is located approximately 18 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Humbug Mountain State Park in Port Orford, OR Newburgh State Park Newburgh State Park is located approximately 31 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Newburgh State Park in Langlois, OR Pistol River State Park Pistol River State Park is located approximately 13 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Pistol River State Park in Wedderburn, OR Port Orford Cedar State Park Port Orford Cedar State Park is located approximately 28 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Port Orford Cedar State Park in Langlois, OR Redwood State Park Redwood State Park is located approximately 24 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Redwood State Park in Brookings, OR Samuel H Boardman State Park Samuel H Boardman State Park is located approximately 23 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Samuel H Boardman State Park in Brookings, OR Stair Creek Falls Stair Creek Falls is located approximately 27 miles from Gold Beach. Read more about Stair Creek Falls in Agness, OR