Rogue Rive Closure (Photo)
- 08/29/25
2025 Labor Day Races
To: Waterway Users
From: Josephine County Sheriff Marine Patrol
Date: Aug 30th-31st, 2025
Re: Water use regulations and race event schedule
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
During the Labor Day Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times (Refer to the race schedule listed below). All spectators will remain off the water until the races are over. All spectators will remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times.
Movement on the water is Restricted to Law Enforcement, Rescue personnel and Authorized Race Officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash/rescue operations for safety reasons.
Boats can be anchored on the shoreline if it is deemed safe by Race Officials and Law Enforcement. All users shall be OFF the water and in an approved area 1 hour prior to the start of the race. Any unauthorized boat on the water during the closure may be cited for Reckless or Unsafe Operation (ORS 830.315 & 305 / $440.00). Law Enforcement will be patrolling the waterways during the race events.
Please Contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (541) 474-5123. If you have any questions regarding the river closures.
RIVER CLOSURES:
Saturday Aug 30th, 2025, The Rogue River from Matson Park to Griffin Park will be CLOSED during practice scheduled from 09:00am to 3:00pm.
Sunday Aug 31st, 2025, The Rogue River from Baker Park to Griffin Park will be CLOSED 1 hour prior to the race and during the race scheduled from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Rogue Rive Closure (Photo)
- 08/29/25
2025 Labor Day Races
To: Waterway Users
From: Josephine County Sheriff Marine Patrol
Date: Aug 30th-31st, 2025
Re: Water use regulations and race event schedule
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
During the Labor Day Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times (Refer to the race schedule listed below). All spectators will remain off the water until the races are over. All spectators will remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times.
Movement on the water is Restricted to Law Enforcement, Rescue personnel and Authorized Race Officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash/rescue operations for safety reasons.
Boats can be anchored on the shoreline if it is deemed safe by Race Officials and Law Enforcement. All users shall be OFF the water and in an approved area 1 hour prior to the start of the race. Any unauthorized boat on the water during the closure may be cited for Reckless or Unsafe Operation (ORS 830.315 & 305 / $440.00). Law Enforcement will be patrolling the waterways during the race events.
Please Contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (541) 474-5123. If you have any questions regarding the river closures.
RIVER CLOSURES:
Saturday Aug 30th, 2025, The Rogue River from Matson Park to Griffin Park will be CLOSED during practice scheduled from 09:00am to 3:00pm.
Sunday Aug 31st, 2025, The Rogue River from Baker Park to Griffin Park will be CLOSED 1 hour prior to the race and during the race scheduled from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
