Places to visit near

Merlin

Merlin is a town in Josephine district, Oregon, United States of about 1,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Indian Mary County Park and Grave Creek Bridge.

42.5173° N, 123.4198° WPop. 1,615

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see73
Notable168
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Merlin

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

109 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Merlin
  2. Fielder Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Palmerton Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Sitepark · 45 min
  6. Indian Mary County Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Merlin
Today’s loopMerlinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merlin?

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (nature spot, about 13 km), Indian Mary County Park (park, about 13 km), Grave Creek Bridge (attraction, about 17 km), Fielder Mountain (viewpoint, about 23 km), Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site (park, about 25 km), Palmerton Park (nature spot, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Merlin?

77 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Merlin?

Malone Peak, about 22 km by road; London Peak (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Merlin?

Badcock Reservoir, about 28 km by road; Strong Dam (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merlin?

Start in Merlin, visit Fielder Mountain, then Palmerton Park, then Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, then Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site, then Indian Mary County Park, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.