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.
Ajace NW Kitchen & Spirits
Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Located inside Hellgate and Co / Hellgate Jetboats.
Grizzly Peak Winery
Grizzly Peak is a family operated winery located on 40 acres just minutes from downtown Ashland. They produce 2,500 cases […]
Jaspers Cafe
Jaspers has been making great burgers for over 35 years, featuring varied game meats and standard beef burgers. A perfect […]
Rogue River Inn
The Rogue River Inn is located 6 miles south of Grants Pass on the Rogue River. Enjoy the natural beauty […]
Days Inn by Wyndham
AAA approved. Free High Speed Internet. Micro/Frig and Coffee Makers in all rooms, Full Cable TV {75 CHS} with 3 […]
The Peerless Hotel
Built in 1904, The Peerless Rooms Building is a “brick front’ commercial style building that served working-class men and women […]
Science Works Hands-On Museum
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is a non-profit educational science center that has been serving the Rogue Valley region since 2002. The […]
Voorhies Mansion at EdenValley Orchards
Voorhies Mansion is located at EdenValley Orchards. The entire property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Art du Jour Gallery
Art du Jour Gallery is a co-op exhibiting works by many talented artists living in the greater Rogue Valley region. […]
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.
