We studied the idea of a jet boat concession (read report, survey results, and most of the raw data) to pick up and drop off customers at the park, and shelved it in February 2023. Visitors will still see jet boats operating on the river (where jet boats are allowed). Businesses can’t conduct transactions in the park, but are allowed to use TouVelle under the rules that apply to other visitors. One business has a permit from Jackson County to use land under the Table Rock Rd bridge that passes through the park.
Ongoing concerns about changes in use of the river between the old Gold Ray Dam site and Lost Creek Dam involve way more than the state park, so we collaborated with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State Marine Board, and the Oregon Department of State Lands to gather more information from the community. The agencies partnered with Oregon's Kitchen Table (OKT), a statewide community engagement service, so Jackson County residents and visitors could express their values, beliefs, and expectations of this area of the river. The results are now out.
This beautiful day-use park is located on the banks of the Rogue River and at the foot of geologically prominent Table Rock. You can picnic, fish, launch your boat, swim and hike on a 2-mile trail. Denman Wildlife Refuge, next to the park, teems with local and migratory birds. Salmon and steelhead pass through seasonally on treks to and from the ocean.
Plan your next group event in one of our six picnic areas. Area A has a large picnic shelter with four horse shoe pits. Area C has a smaller shelter. Areas D and E are open areas with electricity, water and plenty of picnic tables. Areas B and F are open areas without access to electricity. All sites can be reserved up to six months in advance online at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are located throughout the park, and a restroom with flush toilets was recently remodeled.
A boat ramp and additional picnic tables are located on the opposite river bank. From the main park, take Table Rock Road across the bridge. This side of the park also has a dog off-leash area and pit toilets.
A $10 parking permit, available for purchase on site, is required and gets you entry to both sides of the park. The Jackson County Annual Pass is accepted here as well.
No, but there is a $10.00 day-use parking fee if you bring a vehicle.12-month ($30.00) & 24-month ($50.00) annual passes may be purchased at the park or online. The Jackson County annual pass is accepted as well. A self-registration kiosk is located near the entrance on both sides of the park, the main park kiosk accepts credit.
Please make sure the permit or the Jackson County annual pass are visible in your vehicle.
Valley of the Rogue State Park offers a small day-use area and campground.
Illnios River Forks State Park is a day-use park with a disc golf course.
Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site is a day-use area with a historic hotel.
Golden State Heritage Site is a day-use area featuring the ghost town of Golden.
Winter hours starting on 11/1/2023
Main Park side 8am-4pm
Boat Ramp side Sunrise to Sunset
No, camping is not permitted at TouVelle State Recreation Site.
An alcohol permit is required along with a reservation for a picnic area. To obtain this permit call the Rogue Management Unit office at 541-582-1118 ext. 21.
Yes, animals are required to be on a leash no longer than 6-feet, with the exception of the dog off-leash area on the boat ramp side of the park.
The park was obtained in two phases. In 1946, Frank L. Tou Velle gave the state of Oregon 35.29 acres for park purposes, and, in 1964, an additional acreage was purchased from the Tou Velle estate. The park is a relatively flat tract of land on both sides of the Rogue River at Bybee Bridge. It is partly tree-covered in oak and poplar and is developed for day use.