Griffin Park Campground

Grants Pass campers who want to stay close to camp will want to explore the Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue State Park spans hundreds of acres of lush forest along the Rogue River. This park is great for hiking, with a relaxing interpretive trail that runs along the river for just over a mile. The Rogue River is ideal for watersports, and the park contains a boat ramp for easy access to the river. Other popular pastimes include kayaking, fishing, and swimming. If you'd prefer to relax, there are several picnic tables for a scenic riverside snack. The park also hosts festivals and has an amphitheater. The Griffin Park Campground is not far from the ocean, and there are several seaside parks that are well worth visiting. Bullards Beach State Park covers over four miles of fields, lowland forests, and beaches overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The park is excellent for a seaside stroll, and visitors can take a four-mile hike along the beach, which passes through woodlands and past a picturesque lighthouse. Some watersports are possible at this park, such as fishing and boating. The park features a boat ramp, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting your boat in the water. Other favorite pastimes include horseback riding, biking, and picnicking. Another seaside state park worth exploring is Tolowa Dunes State Park. This park is located just across the state line in California and features a diverse environment made up of wetlands, dunes, rivers, lakes, and more. This diverse landscape is a hotbed for wildlife, with hundreds of species of bird inhabiting the area, including peregrine falcons and Aleutian geese. If you're an avid angler, you'll love this park, as the Smith River contains salmon and nearby Lake Earl contains cutthroat trout. There are several miles of trails to explore, too.