About Galice Resort
Galice Resort sits on the Rogue River about 20 minutes west of Grants Pass, and the Thomason family has owned and run it for more than 42 years, with a fourth generation now involved. It is a base for rafting, kayaking, fishing, swimming and riverbank walks, with a private boat ramp below the restaurant and a store that sells Rogue River maps and guidebooks showing the rapids. Daily river flow and water temperature are posted inside the store.
The main season runs from May 18 through September 29, when the resort is open Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm and Friday through Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, food trucks serve from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm and live music plays from 5:30 to 8:30 pm; the 2026 food and music schedule is posted on their website. Rafting trips, kayaks, equipment rentals and shuttles are offered, and the stretch from Galice down to Foster Bar is about 44 miles by the standard road route for shuttles.
Lodging is open year-round. Three lodge-style houses suit families and groups, with decks, barbecue areas, hot tubs, woodstoves or fireplaces and Wi-Fi. Smaller options include four cabins, a two-room bunkhouse, a river overlook cottage and a guest house, each with a full bathroom and a kitchenette or cook nook. Bring cash or plan ahead: the nearest ATM is at a small grocery in Merlin.
Kingfisher Farms, with about 21 lavender varieties and cut-your-own lavender on Applegate Road, is roughly 50 minutes away through Grants Pass, so a summer river stay can include a lavender morning.
What to do
- Raft or kayak the Rogue River with rentals and shuttles from the resort
- Launch from the private boat ramp below the restaurant
- Hear live music Friday to Sunday evenings, mid-May through September
- Eat from the weekend food trucks by the river
- Stay in a riverside cabin, cottage or lodge house with a hot tub
- Fish, swim and walk the riverbank
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Main season May 18 through September 29; lodging available year-round
- Hours
- Summer season hours posted on their website (checked October 2026): Monday–Thursday 7 am–6 pm; Friday–Sunday 7 am–9 pm
Good to know
- Reservations
- Required for lodging; book through their website
Tips for your visit
- Check the river flow and temperature posted in the store before you launch
- Buy a river map in the store to know where the rapids are
- The nearest ATM is in Merlin, so bring cash
- Pick up any river permits at the ranger station downriver near Almeda
Pair it with a lavender farm
Kingfisher Farms · about 50 minutes away
Kingfisher Farms on Applegate Road is about 50 minutes away through Grants Pass, worth the drive for cut-your-own lavender during a summer river stay.
Getting there
Questions
When is Galice Resort open?
The main season runs May 18 through September 29, and lodging is available year-round.
Is there food at Galice Resort?
Food trucks serve Friday through Sunday, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm, during the season.
Can I rent rafts or kayaks?
Yes. The resort offers rafting trips, kayaks, equipment rentals and shuttles.
How far is it from Grants Pass?
About a 20-minute drive west of Grants Pass.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
