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Agness
Agness is a charming tiny (population: 113 in 2007) community located near the confluence of two Wild and Scenic Rivers—the Lower Rogue River and the Illinois River. The Agness area is popular for fishing and hiking. Agness is in the Siskiyou National Forest and was threatened by the Biscuit Fire in 2002.
Agness is served by one of only two rural mail boat routes still operating in the U.S. (The other is on the Snake River in Idaho). The mailboat runs on the Rogue River between Gold Beach and Agness during the summer months. The mail is delivered by road for the remainder of the year.
Rogue River Ranch, east of Agness, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The travel to Agness is about 50 minutes from the Oregon Coast, but the drive has the added benefit of beautiful views of the Rogue river. From Gold Beach, turn east at the south end of the bridge to Jerry's Flat Road (route 595 to NF-33). Follow for about 30 miles across the Illinois River bridge and the Rogue River bridge; turn left onto the Agness-Illahe Road for about 3 more miles.
An excellent way to visit Agness is via the Jet Boats. Try to eat lunch at one of the restaurants on the north side of the Rogue, as that is where Agness is located. There is usually enough time after eating to explore much of the area. The Old Agness Store is a moderate walk from the restaurants. While there, don't miss the Agness-Illahe Museum, 34470 Agness-Illahe Road. Phone: 541 247 2014. Hours: 11 AM to 2 PM Daily May through September.
Agness has a K-6 "one-room school" that closed in September 2009.
