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Applegate Valley

Explore the Applegate Valley

The Applegate Valley stretches along the Applegate River 50 miles north from the California border to the Rogue River, just west of Grants Pass. Secluded state highway 238 and its tiny side roads wind along the bubbling Applegate River through a steep and scenic valley, dotted with lovely vineyards delivering tasty wines. This rugged, beautiful valley is full of rural scenery, friendly people, and winemaking talent.

Enjoying a glass of wine by the sandbox

Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender is a small family-owned and operated farm. The tasting room, which opened in fall of […]

3976 Bellinger Lane
Medford, OR. 97501
541-224-7881
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Rogue Valley

Hunan Garden

929 NE D St
Grants Pass, OR. 97526
541.474.7333
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323 NE E. Street
Grants Pass, OR. 97526
541.955.1662
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Green grass on the riverside

The beautiful Applegate River is the focal point of Cantrall Buckley Park, which spans over 88 acres, and features 1.75 […]

154 Cantrall Road
Jacksonville, OR. 97530
541-774-8183
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Comfortable accommodations in a quiet, country setting.
Rogue Valley

Rellik House

Located in historic Jacksonville, just 1.5 miles from the grounds of the famous Britt Music & Arts Festival Rellik Winery […]

970 Old Stage Road
Central Point, OR. 97502
877-411-5545
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Enjoy the good life in our glamped up RV.
Rogue Valley

Glamp Cottage

Tucked into the eastern hills between Talent and Ashland at Paschal Winery, just ten minutes from downtown Ashland, Oregon home […]

1122 Suncrest Road
Talent, OR. 97540
877-411-5545
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Grouse Gap Sno-Park

Grouse Gap Sno-Park is located near the summit of  Mt. Ashland, and is the access point to the Mt. Ashland Southside […]

Ashland, OR. 97520
541-899-3800
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Grouse Gap Picnic Area

Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. […]

Ashland, OR.
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Holiday Market

The Southern Oregon Holiday Market is the largest Holiday, Artisan & Craft Fair in Southern Oregon… featuring Artisans, Crafters, and […]

1 Penninger Road
Central Point, OR. 97502
541-774-8270
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Getting There

East - West

Located between Medford and Grants Pass. Highway 238 provides access to this agriculture-rich region. The Applegate is filled with award-winning wine, local farms, and memories waiting to be made.

WORLD-CLASS WINE

If you follow Highway 238 from Jacksonville to Grants Pass, you’ll discover some of Oregon’s most pastoral scenery in the Applegate Valley. Visit Applegate Lake and enjoy a picnic stop at McKee Bridge, one of Oregon’s historic covered bridges. The valley is also home to a number of increasingly high profile award-winning family-owned wineries.

APPLEGATE LAKE

The picturesque 988-acre Applegate Lake is nestled in the heart of the of the Applegate Valley. There is a trail that travels around the entirety of the 17.5-mile long shoreline, as well as offshoots in the area to keep hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians going! Picnic and day-use areas can be found around the lake, as are swimming areas and campgrounds. There are conventional boat launching areas–please note that the speed limit on this no-wake lake is 10 mph! Applegate Lake has large populations of trout, landlocked Chinook salmon, bass, and crappie.

ROGUE VALLEY FOOD TRAIL

The Applegate is home to a growing number of culinary and agricultural delights, including cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate. Visit fragrant lavender fields and tour farms boasting organic medical and culinary herbs. Pair any with delicious wine along the way.