Community
Shady Cove
On the upper Rogue along Highway 62. A river town known for drift boats and salmon and steelhead fishing, about 30 minutes from Medford.
Quick facts
Shady Cove at a glance
Shady Cove is an incorporated city in Jackson County, ZIP code 97539, on the upper Rogue River along Highway 62. Medford is about 30 minutes southwest, Lost Creek Lake about 15 minutes up the highway, and Crater Lake roughly an hour and fifteen minutes away.
What it's like
Living in Shady Cove
Shady Cove lives on the river. Drift boats launch here for salmon and steelhead, rafts and tubes float the summer water, and the riverside decks fill up as the light gets low.
Up the highway, Lost Creek Lake and Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area add swimming, boating and camping. Mill Creek Falls and the Avenue of the Giant Boulders are a short trip beyond, and Crater Lake makes an easy day.
Homes range from in-town houses and riverfront properties to acreage in the hills above the river.
Before you buy here
The homework
For riverfront homes, check the flood zone and what the frontage allows. Check the septic records. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. If a property fronts Highway 62, visit on a summer weekend.
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Questions
Shady Cove FAQ
What is it like to live in Shady Cove, Oregon?
A river town on the upper Rogue, built around fishing, floating and riverside evenings, with Lost Creek Lake and Crater Lake up Highway 62.
How far is Shady Cove from Medford?
About 30 minutes via Highway 62.
What should I check before buying in Shady Cove?
For riverfront homes, check the flood zone and what the frontage allows. Check the septic records. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. If a property fronts Highway 62, visit on a summer weekend.
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