TouVelle State Recreation Site

This beautiful day-use park is located on the banks of the Rogue River and at the foot of geologically prominent Table Rock.

Be aware of swift currents and hidden obstructions beneath the surface. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly , saves lives.

Boaters: check ahead for obstructions on the Oregon State Marine Board's Reported Obstructions and Alerts page.

You can picnic, fish, launch your boat, swim and hike on a 2-mile trail. Denman Wildlife Refuge, next to the park, teems with local and migratory birds.

Salmon and steelhead pass through seasonally on treks to and from the ocean. Group Picnic Areas Plan your next group event in one of our six picnic areas.

Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are located throughout the park, and a restroom with flush toilets was recently remodeled.

Boating A boat ramp and additional picnic tables are located on the opposite river bank. From the main park, take Table Rock Road across the bridge.

This side of the park also has a dog off-leash area and pit toilets.

Know Before You Go A life jacket loaner station is at the boat ramp, with life jackets of various sizes available.

The park was obtained in two phases. In 1946, Frank L. Tou Velle gave the state of Oregon 35.29 acres for park purposes, and, in 1964, an additional acreage was purchased from the Tou Velle estate. The park is a relatively flat tract of land on both sides of the Rogue River at Bybee Bridge. It is partly tree-covered in oak and poplar and is developed for day use.