Rattlesnake Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Klamath Mountains/California High North Coast Range region. It lies about 3 miles northwest of Eagle Point and roughly 12 miles north of Medford as the crow flies.
The Klamath Mountains and California High North Coast Range are a rugged, geologically complex region of steep ridges and deep river canyons with mixed conifer and hardwood forest, including redwoods near the coast. Wild rivers and steep creeks drop through rocky gorges.
There are 4 recorded rapids in Jackson County. Hardy Riffle, is about 8.4 miles away. Trail Creek Riffle, is about 10.3 miles away. Savage Rapids, is about 20.1 miles away.
Rattlesnake Rapids is located at 42.4992° N, 122.8494° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.