Casey State Recreation Site in Oregon, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-11-05. Check linked official notices before travel.

Casey State Recreation Site is a day-use stop on the Rogue River near Trail, Oregon. Use it for a riverside picnic or to reach the water from the boat ramp. Jackson County operates the site and lists it as Casey Park in its parking information.

Rogue River access near the hatchery

The site gives you a place to stop beside the Rogue River near the Cole M. Rivers Hatchery. The picnic lawn and boat ramp serve different plans. You can stay on land for lunch and a look at the river, or check the boating rules before launching.

Check river access and county parking

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Plan for cold water and current

Cold water and swift current can make it hard to recover after a fall. Wear a life jacket if you take a boat out. Check water levels and launch conditions before committing to a trip. If your group is here for a picnic, the bank is the simpler place to enjoy the river.

Follow Upper Rogue boating rules

On the main stem of the Rogue River above Dodge Bridge up to Lost Creek Dam, the Marine Board rules limit boat motors to 15 horsepower. The Marine Board identifies Casey as one of the access sites on this stretch. Oregon generally requires a Waterway Access Permit for nonmotorized boats of any length. Check the Marine Board’s exemptions before launching a paddlecraft.

Approach from Oregon Highway 62

Follow OR 62 east from Medford toward Trail. The ODFW river access guide places Casey about 28.5 miles from Medford, near Cole M. Rivers Hatchery. Use the Casey stop for the Rogue River ramp. Joseph Stewart County Park is a different stop at Lost Creek Lake.

Nearby parks

• Rogue Elk County Park. Follow OR 62 toward Medford for another riverside stop near Trail.
• Joseph Stewart County Park. Continue along OR 62 toward Prospect for Lost Creek Lake.

Picnic, fish, or launch a boat

Bring lunch and spend time on the lawn beside the river. Anglers can use Casey for Rogue River access. Check the Oregon fishing license and regulation information for current requirements and allowed catch before you fish.

Boat ramp, restrooms, and picnic space

Casey has a boat ramp, restrooms and picnic space. Bring the drinking water you need because the site has no drinking water.

A county-managed stop on the Upper Rogue

How Jackson County took on operations

In 2021, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that Jackson County would operate and maintain Casey along with other local recreation sites. County parking information lists the site as Casey Park.

Fish in the Rogue River

Salmon, steelhead and trout are among the fish that draw anglers to this stretch of the Rogue River. Check the river regulations before deciding whether to keep a fish.

Jackson County park information

Call Jackson County Parks at 541-774-8183 for Casey parking and access information.