Managed by the Bureau of Land Management within the campgrounds just outside BLM Land — Medford Grants Pass Field Office, Almeda County Park sits along the Rogue River in Merlin, Oregon, where it serves as a well-known put-in point for the wilderness section of the river. The layout is open and exposed, positioned between the main road and the river with little natural separation between sites. It's a large campground. Reviewers estimate it can hold well over 200 people, and on busy summer weekends it tends to fill with fishing boats and river-launch groups.
River access is the main draw here. Anglers and paddlers return regularly, and the camp host has historically kept firewood available on site. Nearby, BLM Rogue Wild and Scenic River provides additional access points along the same stretch of water, and Rocky Riffle sits roughly a mile south for those who want a quieter alternative. Campers who come for gold panning, swimming, and fishing report returning in multiple seasons, from summer heat through heavy rain.
Expect no cell service. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all lose signal along this river road corridor, so plan accordingly. Laura M. notes it was "dusty and crowded and loud" during a September visit, which reflects a pattern worth knowing before arrival. Amenities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and trash and recycling service. The campground is ADA accessible and accommodates rigs up to 100 feet. Reservations are available, which makes sense to use during peak river season.
Description
Almeda Park no longer has access to potable water and is dry camping only at this time. Due to the shortage of water the Park is also on an immediate fire ban as there is no water access for fire suppression. Please be aware of the changes and reminders below: No fires are allowed in any Almeda campsite. No charcoal grills or warming fires allowed in campsites or day use areas – Propane grills with an on/off switch are still allowed. No water access for any of these activities: Filling water jugs (Not Allowed) Filling RV’s (Never Allowed) Drinking water (Not Allowed) There is zero access to water at this location, this includes no water for hand washing or washing dishes.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAlmeda County Park is located in Oregon near Merlin
Public CampgroundDirections
Take I-5 North or South to Exit 61. Travel under freeway to Merlin Galice Rd. Travel 18 miles on Merlin Galice Rd. to entrance of Park on right.
Address
14800 Merlin Galice Rd.
Merlin, OR 97532
Coordinates
42.59091008 N
123.59324355 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
