Local Area Attractions Near Medford / Gold Hill KOA Journey

Our local attractions range from wine tasting to river rafting! Check out the options below.

Rogue Jet Boat Adventures

Rogue Jet Boat Adventures

Rogue Jet Boat Adventures is passionate about sharing the historical message of the Table Rock area and combining that message with thrilling jet boating, scenery, wildlife, exploration, and unforgettable memories.

Just 12 minutes away from the campground!

8601 Table Rock Rd

Central Point, OR 97502

541-414-4182

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Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.

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Oregon Caves National Monument

Oregon Caves National Monument

Oregon Caves National Monument offers family-focused opportunities to explore a marble cave, visit a National Historic Landmark (the Oregon Caves Chateau) and hike trails through ancient forests.

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Rogue River Rafting Co.

Rogue River Rafting Co.

Located just 1 mile away! We recommend checking out their website for more info on there rafting and fishing trips!

404 2nd ave

Gold Hill, OR 97525

541-855-7080

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The Oregon Vortex

The Oregon Vortex

The Oregon Vortex is a glimpse of a strange world where the improbable is the commonplace and everyday physical facts are reversed. It is an area of naturally occurring visual and perceptual phenomena.

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Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Experience Jacksonville, Oregon, dubbed "One of America's Top 10 Coolest Small Towns" by Frommers. You are sure to fall in love with "J-ville" the way so many others have before! From great food and wine to live music performances year-round, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Jacksonville.

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center

Rogue Valley Family Fun Center

Fun for the whole gang! Just 11 minutes from the campground! 
Enjoy, go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, and an arcade!

1A Penninger Rd

Central Point, OR 97502

541-664-4263

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Rogue Valley Zipline

Rogue Valley Zipline

"Rogue Valley Zipline Adventure invites you to join our certified Zip Guides on one of our unforgettable tours. Our progressive 5 ZipLine course is the heart of our private park and includes many spectacular views. Home to the most THRILLING ZipLines in the Pacific Northwest and the famous day-long Zip, Dip, & Sip Tour."

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Tokatee Falls and the highway of waterfalls

Tokatee Falls and the highway of waterfalls

Only a 2 hour drive away are 10 waterfalls, all within a few miles of each other; on a good energy weekend, you can tackle all of them!  A lot of them are short treks from the parking to the waterfall. Our personal favorites are Tokatee Falls and Watson falls.

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Del Rio Vineyard

Del Rio Vineyard

Located a very short 5 minute drive from the campground is an adorable local vineyard with some great tasting wines.
From Del Rio: "Our mission is to create wines with a purpose, reflecting our vineyard, our heritage, and our passion for the people."
We love the Pinot Gris and the Cabernet Sauvignon!

52 N River Rd

Gold Hill, OR 97525

541-855-2062

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Crescent City

Crescent City

While Crescent City is technically in California, it is only a 2 hour drive from the campground to visit the beach! Check out South, Kellogg, Pebble Beach, or Hidden Beach (if you can find it!).

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Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods

Located just 1 hour from the campground is a lake that has kayak, paddle board, and pontoon boat rentals! Or just hang out on any of the beaches that are surrounding the shore! There is a store, with great pizza and snacks, near the marina.

950 Harriman Rd

Klamath Falls, OR 97601

541-949-8300

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Oregon Shakespeare festival

Oregon Shakespeare festival

Running April - October, experience world class Shakespeare all in a small town 30 minutes from Gold Hill! With both indoor and outdoor Elizabethan theater, they will have something you are bound to love.

15 S. Pioneer St.

Ashl;and, OR 97520

800-219-8161

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Walkabout Brewery

Walkabout Brewery

From their website:
" AT WALKABOUT BREWING WE HAVE A SIMPLE GOAL:
Make beers that we love and share them with others. We see beer as a medium for making connections with new people while disconnecting from the stress in our daily lives. Rather than trying to follow new trends in the beer world, we stay true to ourselves and our tastes, and let the rest fall into place. We strive to make everybody feel welcome at Walkabout and work hard to give back to the local community that has given us this opportunity!"

921 Mason Way

Medford, OR 97501

541-734-4677

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Ashland

Ashland

Big city culture in a modern mountain town. Enjoy tons of cute shopping, great food, relaxing ambience, and much more in Ashland. It is worth the 30 minute drive!

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Mt. Mcloughlin

Mt. Mcloughlin

Mt. McLoughlin is located within the Sky Lakes wilderness and reaches an elevation of 9,493 feet! The 5-mile long trail to the summit of Mt. McLoughlin winds through rocky terrain and is considered a difficult accent. If you are heading south on I-5, you will see the peak just over the hill after Gold Hill.

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Umpqua Hot Springs

Umpqua Hot Springs

There are multiple hot springs, all perched underneath a forested canopy, overlooking the North Umpqua River, about 2 hours north of Gold Hill. While some pools are hot, some are luke warm, with a steep but short .4 mile hike from trail head to the springs. The trailhead and surrounding area is a Day-Use only site, open from sunrise to sunset. Toketee Lake Campground is the closest overnight campground.

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