Rest area at Valley of the Rogue State Park to be Day Use only

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Valley of the Rogue State Park will no longer include a 24-hour rest stop along Interstate 5.

According to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, starting September 5th the rest area at milepost 45 on Interstate 5 will be converted to day use only.

OPRD will continue to manage the park as a day-use area and campground, which will operate as normal.

The day-use area will be available to the public from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., with hours changing seasonally.

Overnight parking will be prohibited and restrooms will be day use only.

OPRD says this is because the number of visitors the park sees puts a strain on staff and resources.