Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Merlin, OR
Nestled in the stunning Rogue River Valley, Merlin, OR, offers an array of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For RV campers, the nearby Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area features full hookups and breathtaking views of the sparkling Lost Creek Lake, making it an ideal base for fishing, boating, and hiking in the surrounding foothills. Tent campers can find their paradise at the scenic Applegate River RV Park, where secluded sites are just steps away from the gently flowing waters, perfect for swimming and picnicking under the towering conifers. Adventurous souls seeking solitude can opt for dispersed camping within the vast Rogue National Forest, where remote sites allow for a complete immersion in nature, all while being enveloped by stunning mountain vistas and vibrant wildlife. With the majestic Siskiyou Mountains framing the landscape, this region offers a temperate climate, ensuring a comfortable camping experience year-round. No matter your preference—RV, tent, or dispersed—Merlin serves as an inviting gateway to some of Oregon's most breathtaking natural attractions.
Whiskey Springs Campground is located in the High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (55 min east of Medford, OR) with an elevation of 3,153 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of November. 27 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Panther Flat Campground is located in the Gasquet Ranger District, Six Rivers National Forest (1 hr 17 min southwest of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 576 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Jackson Campground is located in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (39 min southwest of Medford, OR) with an elevation of 1,666 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 3 sites can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
Jim Creek Group is located in the High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (1 hr 39 min northeast of Medford, OR) with an elevation of 2,985 feet. The site is normally open from mid May to the beginning of November. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, hiking trails.
Flumet Flat Group is located in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (40 min southwest of Medford, OR) with an elevation of 1,657 feet. The site is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of November. Prices start at $75.00 per night.
Ludlum House is located in the Gold Beach Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (2 hrs 12 min southwest of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 604 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $125.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Alfred A. Loeb Campground is part of Alfred A. Loeb State Park in Oregon (2 hrs 10 min west of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 76 feet. There are a total of 53 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 50 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 63 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 47 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Harris Beach Campground is part of Harris Beach State Park in Oregon (2 hrs 4 min west of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 132 feet. There are a total of 144 campsites including 6 yurts. The campground is open all year. 85 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 57 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 56 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 29 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $61.00. Some amenities include dump station, accessible, playground, swimming, restroom. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Humbug Mountain Campground is part of Humbug Mountain State Park in Oregon (3 hrs west of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 51 feet. There are a total of 84 campsites including 51 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 95 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 33 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, firewood, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Valley of the Rogue Campground is part of Valley of the Rogue State Park in Oregon (just 20 min east of Grants Pass, OR) with an elevation of 1,012 feet. There are a total of 170 campsites including 8 yurts. The campground is open all year. 152 sites can accommodate RVs between 30 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 90 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 53 sites have electric and water hookups. 7 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $19.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, laundry facility, boat ramp, restroom, firewood, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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