Charleston , Oregon , approximately three hour drive from Medford. Affordable place to stay would be Bastendorff Campground. It is a county campground. Reservations 541-396-7755 . Tent and R.V. camping. If you stay at sunset beach campground , you won't have cell service. We will start our float 6/18 when the tide is going out.( much easier to paddle) life jackets required. Approx . a five mile trip. A guided trip is approximately two and a half hours. A leisurely self-guided trip is 3 + to 6 hours. Host is Dwayne Gilbertson. Site 33 . Any questions call. 541-450-2448