Searching for the best camping near Merlin, OR? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Oregon camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Merlin, OR. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
A pleasant getaway awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge and it intersects with the Rogue River Greenway Trail which is 4 miles long throughout the park.
Camp and play along the river made famous by novelist and avid fisherman Zane Grey. The campground is also a great place to stay while taking in the local culture, history, and recreation opportunities in the area. Stay with us while you take trips to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, historic Jacksonville, Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, or the Britt Music Festival. The park is ideally located to give you all of this, plus friendly local shops, museums, and sights of interest. The Rogue Valley awaits your arrival.
$19 - $33 / night
With Summer is just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about those warm nights, sitting around the fire with family and friends. Reservations are now open for the 2025 season here at Sunny Valley Campground. Whether you are wanting to stay in a tent, Cabin, RV, Wagon, or some good modern car camping, we’ve got you covered.
Our campground is equipped with 12 full hook-up spots, 7 quaint cabins, 2 beautiful wagons, and 27 partial hook-ups perfect for tent/car camping or parking a trailer. Our full hook-up spots come with 50/30AMP and a 120v outlet. Our partial hook-up spots come with 30AMP and a 120v outlet.
Sunny Valley is a nice area surrounded by nature adventures. There are many day trip options such as Crater Lake, Umpqua Forest (known for its Hot Springs and many waterfalls), the coast, and of course the redwoods.
If you’re looking for adventures closer to your stay there are hiking trails, a ghost town, historical sites, swimming holes in the Galesville Reservoir or the Rogue River. Not to mention Zip lining, rafting, or the Oregon Vortex are all right here in the Rogue Valley.
Of course we have something for everyone here on site if you’re looking to get away and hangout amongst the trees. Our pool, Lawn Games, playground, and dog park make it ideal for large gatherings such as reunions of any kind. Our camp store is stocked with toys, treats, and locally made souvenirs. Our glamping package adds a cozy feel and lessens the stress of your stay.
We’re right off of the I-5 making us a great stopping point for long trips between California and Washington.
Check out our website and make a reservation Here
We look forward to your stay
$40 - $105 / night
Camping/Day Use (24 Acres) Distance from Grants Pass: 4.5 Miles
Schroeder Park offers a variety outdoor activities, including boating, rafting, fishing, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, a dog park, and a playground. There is also a large shelter to host weddings, family gatherings, and corporate events.
Camping Facilities: 22 - Full-Hook-Ups (Electric-Water- Sewer) 50 Amp Service 22 - Tent Sites 2 - Group Tent Sites (12 people)
1 - Yurt (Furnished, Electricity, Lighting, Heater) Sleeps 5 For Yurt Pictures, Click Here Heated Restroom Facility with Showers in Full Hook-Up Section *Camping at Schroeder Park is available by reservation only. No walk in camping is allowed. RV sites are for the use of RV Camping only. No stand alone tent camping allowed in RV sites. Tent camping must be in the designated tent sites.
$20 - $55 / night
Indian Mary offers many fun outdoor activities as well as a quiet escape from your busy life, but not too far from civilization. Indian Mary is a great place to throw your line in the water and try your chances at catching some Salmon, Steelhead or Trout. You can explore the different variety of trees at the park or sit down with your binoculars and spot some of the area’s most beautiful birds. We also offer picnicking, swimming, bicycle riding, disc golf and a small volleyball area. There is also a large shelter to host family gatherings, weddings, and many more. There is no cell service at this location.
$25 - $55 / night
Seven Feathers RV Resort resort is situated on 23 acres of manicured lawns and lush landscaping. All sites have level, concrete pads and aggregate patios. Whether you choose to relax on your patio, enjoy the heated pool and hot tub, work out in the fitness room, read or use the computer in the Library/Media room, shop in the Gift Boutique, meet friends in the Gathering Room or indulge in the night life of the Seven Feathers Casino--you will have the experience of a lifetime at Seven Feathers RV Resort.
$47 - $65 / night
$15 - $25 / night
A pleasant getaway awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge and it intersects with the Rogue River Greenway Trail which is 4 miles long throughout the park.
Camp and play along the river made famous by novelist and avid fisherman Zane Grey. The campground is also a great place to stay while taking in the local culture, history, and recreation opportunities in the area. Stay with us while you take trips to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, historic Jacksonville, Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, or the Britt Music Festival. The park is ideally located to give you all of this, plus friendly local shops, museums, and sights of interest. The Rogue Valley awaits your arrival.
$19 - $33 / night
With Summer is just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about those warm nights, sitting around the fire with family and friends. Reservations are now open for the 2025 season here at Sunny Valley Campground. Whether you are wanting to stay in a tent, Cabin, RV, Wagon, or some good modern car camping, we’ve got you covered.
Our campground is equipped with 12 full hook-up spots, 7 quaint cabins, 2 beautiful wagons, and 27 partial hook-ups perfect for tent/car camping or parking a trailer. Our full hook-up spots come with 50/30AMP and a 120v outlet. Our partial hook-up spots come with 30AMP and a 120v outlet.
Sunny Valley is a nice area surrounded by nature adventures. There are many day trip options such as Crater Lake, Umpqua Forest (known for its Hot Springs and many waterfalls), the coast, and of course the redwoods.
If you’re looking for adventures closer to your stay there are hiking trails, a ghost town, historical sites, swimming holes in the Galesville Reservoir or the Rogue River. Not to mention Zip lining, rafting, or the Oregon Vortex are all right here in the Rogue Valley.
Of course we have something for everyone here on site if you’re looking to get away and hangout amongst the trees. Our pool, Lawn Games, playground, and dog park make it ideal for large gatherings such as reunions of any kind. Our camp store is stocked with toys, treats, and locally made souvenirs. Our glamping package adds a cozy feel and lessens the stress of your stay.
We’re right off of the I-5 making us a great stopping point for long trips between California and Washington.
Check out our website and make a reservation Here
We look forward to your stay
$40 - $105 / night
Camping/Day Use (24 Acres) Distance from Grants Pass: 4.5 Miles
Schroeder Park offers a variety outdoor activities, including boating, rafting, fishing, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, a dog park, and a playground. There is also a large shelter to host weddings, family gatherings, and corporate events.
Camping Facilities: 22 - Full-Hook-Ups (Electric-Water- Sewer) 50 Amp Service 22 - Tent Sites 2 - Group Tent Sites (12 people)
1 - Yurt (Furnished, Electricity, Lighting, Heater) Sleeps 5 For Yurt Pictures, Click Here Heated Restroom Facility with Showers in Full Hook-Up Section *Camping at Schroeder Park is available by reservation only. No walk in camping is allowed. RV sites are for the use of RV Camping only. No stand alone tent camping allowed in RV sites. Tent camping must be in the designated tent sites.
$20 - $55 / night
Indian Mary offers many fun outdoor activities as well as a quiet escape from your busy life, but not too far from civilization. Indian Mary is a great place to throw your line in the water and try your chances at catching some Salmon, Steelhead or Trout. You can explore the different variety of trees at the park or sit down with your binoculars and spot some of the area’s most beautiful birds. We also offer picnicking, swimming, bicycle riding, disc golf and a small volleyball area. There is also a large shelter to host family gatherings, weddings, and many more. There is no cell service at this location.
$25 - $55 / night
Seven Feathers RV Resort resort is situated on 23 acres of manicured lawns and lush landscaping. All sites have level, concrete pads and aggregate patios. Whether you choose to relax on your patio, enjoy the heated pool and hot tub, work out in the fitness room, read or use the computer in the Library/Media room, shop in the Gift Boutique, meet friends in the Gathering Room or indulge in the night life of the Seven Feathers Casino--you will have the experience of a lifetime at Seven Feathers RV Resort.
$47 - $65 / night
Guide
I camped one night right off the water. Quiet and clean. I slept great. Had 1 bar of att. Google maps took me right to it
Scout
This camp site is amazing. 10/10. Nothing fancy like bathrooms, but a beautiful rocky terrain! Me and my girlfriend tent camped here and although the ground was rocky we managed to pitch the tent just fine. The road leading to the site is long, flat, relatively slim, and windy. A few cars were pulled off on our way to the side camping at pullouts. The site is right off the road but still felt secluded, we heard maybe 1 or 2 cars each night we stayed here. Easily accessible for most cars, my girls Nissan versa managed to climb the very slight incline with slight loss of traction out of the site and onto the road so. Overall great spot right next to the coast
Guide
Awesome little campground in the thick of the forest that backs up to the Elk River. The drive there is a narrow, winding road along the Elk River, lush green ferns and trees, and over a dozen small waterfalls. The small campground is free to campers and managed by the United States Forest Service. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. There are vault toilets. The campsites are accessible by vehicle, making it perfect for truck camping or tent camping. There is no cell phone reception or nearby services.
Guide
Miller Bar is a river bar that allows DISPERSED camping for up to 14 days. It is about 20 minutes from the town of Brookings. If you take North Bank Chetco River Road all the way down past Loeb Park, it will turn into a gravel road, which is Forest Road 1376. Take the Forest Road down a ways, and you will see a river access sign for Miller Bar. The river access road is WINDING "SWITCHBACKS" WITH SOME STEEP HILLS, which is why only SMALL trailers are recommended. Since parking is directly on the river bed next to the water, camping during winter months with heavy rain is discouraged because of rising water levels and floods. There are vaulted toilets, and that's it, no running water. It is pretty much a "dead zone" for cell phone reception, although with some patience, I was able to find a few spots that I could get service (like 2 bars at the most). I got down there at night when it was dark and didn't see any signs that you had to pay $10 until the next morning when I was leaving. Since it is so secluded, no one even came out there except for locals that were fishing, and there were two other vehicles that were camping also. If you're looking for an "off the grid" peaceful spot to camp out where no one will bother you then this is a great place!
Traveler
This little RV park is a hidden Gem tucked along the Rogue River. The campground is kept up very nicely, with beautiful trees and lush greenery around. The host is a nice older man who was very accommodating. We got he Wifi code and was able to stream our Netflix which was nice because we were rained in. The park is also close to the town with many restaurants and trails close by.
Scout
Found the location to be good. Close to Crater Lake and other outdoor nature spots. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The laundry was reasonably priced and convenient. Will stay again.
Ranger
I stayed here three nights while visiting the redwood Forest and I went to the casino one night. It's very clean you can't hear the highway noise at night. There is a chance that a medevac helicopter comes in. It did while I was here.
Guide
In 1946, Maria Clopton Jackson, a Portland philanthropist and widow of Oregon Journal publisher Charles Samuel“Sam” Jackson, helped an organization called Save the Myrtle Woods purchase forty-two acres of land on Brummit Creek in Sitkum for a park. In 1950, the property became the Maria C. Jackson State Park. For the dedication, Jackson was chauffeured in a black limousine over miles of winding gravel road. No longer maintained, the park survives as a Myrtlewood Grove of Interest.
Scout
This is a crowded, run down campground. The campsites had personal items/a sofa left outside their unit. Many units had clutter and misc. stuff outside of their RV. We wouldn't advise staying here.
Ranger
Stayed in a cabin and it was beautiful. The front porch provided a fabulous view to the Chetco River.
If you fish and don't have a trailer or camper these cabins are perfect. Fire ring and table are provided as well.
Well worth the price.
GuideSuper happy with this cozy little campground. Good size spots, very clean, nicely maintained, nearby hiking in the redwoods, and a river right next to the campground. Recommended!!!
Scout
Nice spot with good vibes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was coffee in the morning in the office which was nice. We had some privacy because we went during the off season. The nice ammeneties made it feel a bit like glamping even though we were car camping.
Guide
This was the perfect spot to spend a night. The creek behind us was beautiful and the sounds just put you right to sleep. Many spots along the road. Easy with our jeep, but I wouldn't recommend for larger trailers
Guide
The view was absolutely stunning on the first day then it turned to rainy with harsh winds and very cold the second day. Maybe I went a bit too late in the season:/ This campground is really only set up for tent campers. The place to park for vehicles is far from level. Even with camper jacks I was sleeping at an angle. If you have a van or camper I would recommend parking at one of the more level pull offs before the campground then just walking up for the view.
Guide
Excellent customer service, we didn’t have power and it was resolved while we went out to dinner. Management came to us when we returned to verify power was on! Clean tiled restrooms Coin operated laundry Cleanest campground so far, however sites are a little tight and it’s located in the city limits so if you need fast food, restaurants or vehicle service/repair, it’s all near this location.
Guide
Self check in campground with reservable sites, pick an unreserved and check in at entrance kiosk. Road is rough but site blacktop are somewhat level but rough old blacktop. Some sites are too close to the road and some nice ones by the river. No showers were available due to water shortages. Bathrooms are a little rundown.
TravelerGreat area with lots of room to separate you from others ! The road in is paved till you drop into the actual camp site which is rocky but easy for a suv to do. The views are amazing and the privacy is even better!
GuideWe stayed one night here during a trip down the Oregon coast. We have a 37' TT, it was a little tight trying to back in, our neighbor across from us was gracious enough to move his truck. The sites themselves are very spacious, with a picnic table and fire pit. The sites were surrounded by blackberry bushes which was cool.
We did not use the bathrooms, but the park and the outside of the facilities all looked clean, and they also had cabins available near the river, which was so peaceful!
Scout
Right off I-5 so if traffic noise bothers you this may not be the place for you. Lower part of D loop tends to be buffered by the hill and sites in E loop. The road for the sites in C loop is a bit small but can be managed.
This is a reservation only state park but you can make the reservations day of before getting there. A loop is now Yurts and group camping.
We were here over Labor Day weekend and although full, the campgound was quiet except for occasional traffic noise, mainly big rigs or loud groups of motorcyclist.
GuideThe road getting up to it wasn't too bad. Some bigger potholes that we're easy enough to avoid. The pond at the top was beautiful with tons of bats flying around at night. Super cool!
Scout
When I booked this, I was under the impression we'd be able to see the Ocean from the park. Don't get your hopes up. Only certain spots actually get that perk, and "premium" sites like the one I reserved are not among those that get a view. In fact, we were more than a little confused that the "premium" site we paid good money for landed us right next to the dumpsters and sewer station. Our "lawn" area between us and the nearest neighbor was a narrow patch of powdery dirt and dying weeds. From where we were, it looked like all the camper spaces on the Southeast end of the park were in the same situation. Zero shade, zero green grass, and campers wedged as closely together as the law allows.
The activity room in the lodge building was a plus. The kids had a blast playing ping-pong, arcade games, and foosball. We arrived at about ten minutes til 4pm, and the gal working the counter took every effort to communicate that to us as clearly as possible that we needed to leave by 4. If you want to have fun up there get an early start.
The showers/bathroom were nice, albeit in desperate need of ventilation.
This area of the OR coast is beautiful and there are plenty of things to see and do. It's not so touristy as the northern OR coast, and not as populated as the central OR coast. The beach is probably a 10 minute walk from most sites, which is okay unless you want to take chairs, picnic basket, etc, then you'll be driving to Ophir beach, which seemed to have its share of recreational smokers and the kind of "pilgrims" you tend to see along the 101.
My main problem with Honeybear was the price. We paid a premium price for a spot that ended up looking nothing like the photos I was looking at. There were no trees or shade, no ferns or other foliage. It was just a patch of semi-flat dirt. Walking through the park I did see a lot of far prettier spaces through the grounds where there were lots of trees, or an ocean view so I'd highly suggest you do your research before reserving a space. Avoid spaces 74 and up, unless you're fine camping in a parking lot.
Full disclosure: I did book this spot 1 month before our arrival date, so there wasn't much left at that point… that's on me. Even so, the term "premium" just feels like false advertising to me. Premium price, yes. Premium location, no.
Scout
Elk dispersed camping starts 8 miles up elk river rd. Everything past the fish hatchery is fair game. We found a great pull off that led under a bridge. Beautiful spot and no bothersome traffic
GuideThis campground is huge! We were in F loop, which is the last loop of the campground and our site was a partial hook-up site on the outside edge so we had a nice view of fields behind us. It was pretty much full sun though and the weekend (Fri-Sun) we were there it was HOT! On Friday when we arrived it was in the upper 90s with pretty high humidity. We pretty much ran our a/c non-stop. Saturday was overcast so we had a bit of a reprieve from the sun, it was still in the mid to upper 80s though. It was a nice walk to the paved trail and there were dirt trails off of that to get down to the river. Even though we had our a/c on at night, I could still hear the peaceful sound of crickets and other night time noises and I found the park to be fairly quiet even though it is right along I-5. There was a ton of space between our site and the sites on either side of us.
GuideFull time van lifers who work remote. Very dense in a valley spot, starlink would not work great for a work day. So many bugs when we arrived at night.
Wouldn’t dare try going down the steep rough dirt road knowing internet wouldn’t be great.
GuideGreat spot by a river. Refreshing water not too cold, deep enough to float.
Starlink internet is spotty here but you should be good if you park further away from the river.
Be careful with maps! This listing has the wrong pin on the map. If you use coordinates and google maps it will get you to the right side. If you come across a road with a dead end sign, you’re on the wrong side of the river.
Scout
Site #7 has a fire ring (restrictions may apply) picnic table and excellent view of the Rogue River.
Restrooms have flush toilets and a code lock.
TravelerSite was very easy access after driving down a long back road. Quiet, clean, and pretty. No phone service.
Camping near Merlin, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Merlin, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Merlin, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 222 campgrounds and RV parks near Merlin, OR and 21 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Merlin, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Merlin, OR is Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 47 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Merlin, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 free dispersed camping spots near Merlin, OR.
What parks are near Merlin, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Merlin, OR that allow camping, notably Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and North Umpqua River Recreation Area.
