KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From the north: Take I-5 South to Hugo Exit 66. Turn left at Monument Drive, go over freeway, make the next right on Jumpoff Joe Creek Road. KOA is less than 1/2 mile on right.
From the south: Take I-5 N to Hugo Exit 66 (11 miles north of Grants Pass). Make a right on Monument Drive, then next right on Jumpoff Joe Creek Road. KOA is less than 1/2 mile on right.
GPS: N42.571413, W123.363893
Get Google DirectionsOur local area in southern Oregon is known for wonderful climate and the wild and scenic Rogue River, and nearby fishing in the Applegate and Illinois Rivers. Ample opportunities for wildlife or bird watching. You may enjoy a huge assortment of activities on the Rogue River - white water rafting, jet boat excursions, fishing excursions and more, just a short drive away! We are approximately an hour and a half from Crater Lake National Park, Mt. Shasta, and the magnificent Redwoods of Del Norte county, California, with ocean beaches another 20 minutes past the Redwoods. Surrounded by mountains, oak, pine, and madrone trees, this area has an abundance of natural beauty in every direction.
Boatnik is our local Memorial Day festival. Riverside Park will be full of carnival rides, fun activities, great food, and much more. Jet boat races are the main attraction and can be watched all weekend. Saturday is kicked off with a parade you won't want to miss. And if you stay our late enough, there are fireworks when it gets dark! Monday wraps up the final races of the weekend. This is a wonderful weekend to come visit the area and get a good feel for the local atmosphere.
Grants Pass, OR
Just over a half hour away from the Grants Pass KOA, visit Rogue Creamery and Central Point's Artisan Corridor. Sample a variety of locally made artisan cheeses, shop for a picnic, or enjoy a freshly made grilled cheese with their famous cheeses.
From the Rogue Creamery Website:
Food and Drink
• Plenty of Cheese Samples to taste
• Mind-blowing, solar powered, Grilled Cheese sandwiches
• The full line of Rogue Creamery Blues, Cheddars, and Curds
• Artisan Cheese and Salami from across the US and around the world
• Rogue Ales & Root Beer as well as Local Wine on tap- We fill Growlers
• Specialty foods and beverages from around the region and the world
• Cheese boards, cheese tools, and the best accompaniments; crackers, honey, jams, nuts, olives, and more
Education
• See the cheddar production room
• Learn about handmade cheese, pairings, wine, beer, and cider
• Regional, agricultural history since 1933
• Bring your group - field trips, car clubs, civic organizations welcome
Experience
• The best "Rest Stop" in Southern Oregon
• Park once for World Class Cheese, Wine, and Chocolate
• Real Food provisions for your picnic or excursion
• Crowd pleasing gifts for your hosts and families
North Front St. (Hwy 99/ N.Pacific Hwy)
Central Point, OR 97502
541-665-1155
Monday thru Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-6; and Sunday 11-5
In winter, the Saturday Grower's Market is held indoors at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on 199, just a couple miles off I-5 at Exit 55, and starting in Mid-March, the Grower's Market moves outdoors to the heart of old downtown Grants Pass at 4th and F Street. Find the best local produce, handcrafted art, handmade soaps, lotions, baked goods and so much more.
From the Grower's Market Website: The Growers' Market, located in Grants Pass OR, has become a SATURDAY MORNING TRADITION in downtown Grants Pass. Founded in 1980, the Grower's Market has provided fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, specialty foods and gourmet herbs and seasonings for 35 years. As the oldest and largest outdoor farmers' market in Southern Oregon, it has led the region in connecting farmers and their products directly to their customers. At the Growers' Market you'll find the ripest and freshest local fruits and vegetables within a 100 miles. From asparagus to zucchini, the Growers' Market showcases a constantly changing variety of products. Over 120 members attend the Growers' Market serving between 300 to 5,000 visitors each Saturday. Also in the Growers' Market are various non-profit community organizations who attend as guest vendors including the Humane Society, the Women's Crisis Support Team, AAUW Kitchen Tour, local school fund-raisers, 4-H and FFA groups, the Audubon Society and Master Gardeners. In addition there is local talent scattered throughout the Growers' Market when space is available. Look for a mime, a juggler and various musical acts throughout the market.
Located in the heart of Grants Pass, Oregon, the Josephine County Fairgrounds hosts a number of unique events throughout the year. From the indoor farmer's market in winter to various concerts, metaphysical fairs, a rodeo, and the Josephine County Fair usually held mid-August, and so much more, the JoCo Fairgrounds has something for everyone. To get to the fairgrounds from the Grants Pass KOA, head south on I-5 to Exit 55 for Hwy 199 towards Crescent City. The Fairgrounds are located right off 199 at 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass OR 97527
Located south of us, just off I-5 at Exit 43, you'll find local favorite Del Rio Vinyards, and their famous tasting room, which is an old hotel built in 1864.
52 N River Road
Gold Hill, OR 97525
i"Regenerative Agriculture and Estate Wines in Oregon's Applegate Valley"
Wine Tasting Daily between 11 am and 5 pm
1475 Kubli Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Located just off I-5 at Exit 33, next to the Jackson County Fairgrounds, the Rogue Valley Family Fun Center offers activities from Mini Golf to Go Karts, from Bumper Boats to Batting cages, plus an Arcade and snack center.
Open Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday - Saturday 10am to 11pm
1A Penninger Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
Located about 2 hours SW from the Grants Pass KOA, through the magnificent Redwood forest and out to Hwy 101, along the scenic Pacific Coast, you'll find a Giant Statue of Paul Bunyan and his Big Blue Ox to greet you in the parking lot of Trees of Mystery - a magnificent nature attraction featuring a variety of very unique (and HUGE) redwood trees to see as well as an enclosed, modern, and well-maintained gondola car called the Skytrail that safely carries you up and over the treetops of the giant redwood trees, offering you a completely unique view and experience. Your approximately 9 minute ride offers photography opportunities including a mountaintop ocean vista view at the summit. It's a must-see for nature and photography enthusiasts alike. You can even buy Redwood tree seedlings in their extensive gift shop, which also houses the End of the Trail museum, a free exhibit of one of the best collections of Native American artifacts and history from the first Americans. There's a cafe/snack bar in the gift shop as well as a full service restaurant across the street attached to Motel Trees.
Everything you need to know is conveniently in this Trees of Mystery PDF Brochure.
Located about 90 minutes north of the Grants Pass KOA is the Wildlife Safari Drive through Zoo in Winston, OR, just outside of Roseburg.
From the Wildlife Safari Website:
"Escape on a wild African Safari Drive Through Adventure and get up close to Ostrich, Watusi cattle,
Lions and Zebra. Venture through the homes of hippos and the land of the scimitar horned oryx.
Our Safari journey will take you through Southern Africa where the Rhino and Giraffe rule.
Carry on to interpretive wetlands, cleaning the local waters in reaffirmation of our commitment
to the soil before venturing into the land of bears, bison and elk within the sprawling
canyon forests of North America.
Take a trip past the incredibly inspiring African elephants and prepare to enter the
land of emu, yak and white-naped cranes as your tour of the incredibly diverse wildlife
of planet Earth continues on in Asia. Dare yourself to end your journey with a trip through
a carnivore loop featuring Wildlife Safari's top cheetah breeding grounds and ferocious
Sumatran Tigers. All from the comfort of your own vehicle, rain or shine, year round."
"For the safety of our animals and yours, NO pets are allowed in the Safari Village nor the
Wildlife Safari Drive Through. Wildlife Safari offers free onsite (unsupervised)
kennels for pets, and sells locks for the kennels for a $5 fee at guest services,
inside the gift shop."
1790 Safari Rd
Winston, OR 97496
From the BLM brochure: "Hiking the Table Rocks: The Table Rocks have provided outstanding opportunities for environmental education for many years. Hiking trails allow the public access to the tops of both Table Rocks. The Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Conservancy offer guided hikes each spring during the prime wildflower blooming times. While exploring the Table Rocks, hikers experience incredible biological diversity with four unique plant habitats and up to 75 species of wildflowers, including Southern Oregon Buttercup, Red Bell, Shooting Star, and Camas. Wildlife viewing opportunities include Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Acorn Woodpecker, Turkey Vulture, Violet-green Swallow, Ringtail Cat, Dusky-footed Woodrat, Western Fence Lizard, and Western Rattlesnake.
To get to Lower Table Rock Trailhead, drive north from Medford, Oregon, on Table Rock Road to Wheeler Road. Turn left on Wheeler Road. Trailhead is 0.5 miles ahead on the left."
NOTE: There is no available water and no restrooms at the trailhead. It's an easy/intermediate hiking trail and is FREE (no permits or parking fees)
Medford, OR
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