Looking for a quiet place tucked back in time? Visit Gold Beach where we remain untouched by the hustle and hassle.  Escape to a place shaped by nature. Because we’re nestled between the mighty Pacific, the wild and scenic Rogue River, and thousands of acres of protected forest land, our attractions are always here, always open, just waiting for you to explore!

We don’t have a theme park or shopping mall in Gold Beach. It’s a little difficult to get here and that’s part of the charm. Once you find us, you’ll want to return again and again. So come and hike or fish or search for beach treasures. Come to find yourself and lose yourself in this special place.

Bike the Rogue

Do you love biking? For a unique biking experience, come to Gold Beach, Oregon and bike the wild and scenic Rogue River on the southern Oregon Coast. The view of the Rogue River from your bike is spectacular and the ride is both challenging and fun!

Your bike route will begin at Buffington Park in Gold Beach. From the park, your route will wind along Jerry’s Flat Road, hugging the south bank of the Rogue River with your first checkpoint at Lobster Creek. 11 miles beyond Lobster Creek your next checkpoint will be at the quaint tiny town of Agness. You’ll retrace your route on the return trip, happy to find most of the 2nd half will be downhill! The route ends where it began, back in Buffington Park in Gold Beach.

For more information: Bike the Rogue

If you’re looking to do it yourself. Check the Rogue Outdoor Store for rental crab rings and  follow the directions to a DIY dinner. Tonight you’ll dine in style.

Anyone who’s paid $40 for a fancy clam dinner will be shocked by how easy it is to dig up and prepare your own for the cost of a shovel and cooking pot. Razor clams take up concentrated residence in the sands of Bailey Beach and Myers Beach. For butter clams, you have to travel 24 miles north to Rocky Point. For more information on shellfish visit http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/

Check the tide tables website and the Department of Fish & Wildlife website for regulations. Be aware of red tide warnings when shellfish are unsafe to eat.

Fishing Calendar:

December-March:  Winter steelehead travel up the Rogue this time of year. They range in size from 4 to 20 punds.

March-June: Spring Chinook (or king) salmon are caught on the Rogue River between Gold Beach and Agness (2 to 35 miles upriver). These springers are in peak physical condition as they leave the cold waters of the Pacific and come into the Rogue River 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 to 40+ pounds. In fact, one fish weighing 71.5 pounds was landed by a Grants Pass fisherman several years ago. Summer steelhead (or half-pounders) also provide excellent fishing during these months.

September-December: This time of year you’ll catch Coho (silver) salmon and the fun-to-hook summer steelies. Silvers range in size from 5 to 15 pounds and steelhead from 3/4 pound to 2 pounds. Nothing’s more fun than fighting these fish on light tackle, especially a fly rod. Many fishermen catch and release these beauties back into the water.

Fishing Guides & Services

Fish Oregon Tim Schlund 541-347-6338 or 541-404-3229 cell

Helen’s Guide Service    Phone (541) 247-2441 / Cell (541) 290-8402

Ross Bell Phone (541) 247-2149 / Cell (541) 698-8103

http://www.curryhistory.com/curry-county-museums

Another nearby spot to catch the local flavor of the past include the Rogue River Museum, located at Jerry’s Rogue Jets gift shop. Coastal options include the Coast Guard Life boat Station Museum at Port Orford, the Hughes House, Cape Blanco Light House to the north, and Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum in Brookings (541-469-2753).

Rock Painting In Gold Beach!

Travel, Connect and Enjoy Life!

Gold Beach is a two-stoplight coastal village with easy access to the Pacific Ocean beaches. Visitors often discover Gold Beach as a treasured vacation spot that becomes a tradition. Adventures span from walking the beach to exploring the wild and scenic Rogue River and the old growth forest trails. The natural beauty here inspires creativity. Visitors write, draw, paint and take stunning photos of our incredible location. When you visit Gold Beach, enjoy creating memories and join with others in the Gold Beach ROCKS! fun.

You can leave rocks for discovery in a place of your choosing, or take them with you. We make it easy for you to express yourself and connect with people around the globe by designing your own rock art.

Paint a rock, or two, or twelve. On the back write #goldbeachROCKS! and where you’re from. Post it on Facebook or Instagram. You can keep your painted treasure or leave it for another treasure hunter to find. Gold Beach ROCKS! will connect people from other towns, states and countries to our natural paradise. After your visit, you will leave with keepsakes of a treasured place, a treasured memory.

Please help us keep the beach, rivers and forest clean. These are breathtaking treasures that we want to protect.