The integrity of the congressionally designated Wild & Scenic Rogue River -– from Grave Creek to Watson Creek – is dependent upon a large expanse of wild country.  The management corridor set forth by the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act only protects approximately a half-mile narrow band along the river.  The wildlife a person sees while floating the Lower Rogue Wild & Scenic River or walking the Rogue River National Recreation Trail, the fish that rest in the cool water of numerous tributary streams, and the views and sense of solitude human visitors feel, are all dependent the entire wild Rogue River watershed.

Location

The Wild Rogue Roadless Areas (Zane Grey, Whisky Creek and Grave Creek units) and important lower Rogue River tributaries are approximately 26 miles northwest of Grants Pass, Oregon.  The roadless areas and free flowing streams, profiled in this report, border the Wild & Scenic Rogue River for some 20 river-miles, from Grave Creek to the Rogue River Ranch near Marial