Title: Merlin Travel Guide: Best of Merlin, Oregon Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Merlin](https://expedia.co.uk/Merlin-Hotels.d55834.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Merlin](https://expedia.co.uk/Merlin-Holiday-Rentals.d55834.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Merlin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Merlin.d55834.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Merlin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Merlin.d55834.Car-Hire-Guide)[Merlin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Merlin.d55834.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Merlin Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Travel Oregon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106490-Merlin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Travel Oregon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/106000/106490-Merlin.jpg) ![Merlin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/928285bac6fc3b5c52ce0da426f10beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/546ff15cb5e9dc3d7d4ce1523bf13d9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/546ff15cb5e9dc3d7d4ce1523bf13d9b.jpg) ![Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b4c78afe4b21c89ab8636c657a48a8a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b4c78afe4b21c89ab8636c657a48a8a1.jpg) ![Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8617b8aab1303b49193df4eef94d7776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Heather C](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8617b8aab1303b49193df4eef94d7776.jpg) ## Visit Merlin Things to do #### A dream for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts, this quiet area is filled with thick forests, majestic waterfalls and geology of the American frontier. You may recognise the famous landscape of Merlin, Oregon from the movie *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* or from one of the many Western films created here. The landscape itself is a movie star, with celebrated terrain of forested cliffs and rapids. In Merlin, sample the best of the natural attractions in this area. Spend your time in Merlin and surrounding areas outside. Whitewater raft down small cascades, climb bluffs or lie back on an inner tube and float in peaceful bliss. Hike through untamed wilderness areas that are fully canopied by trees. One of the best ways to experience all of these alluring sights is on the famous Rogue River. Join a whitewater rafting trip down the river. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet. They will surely be soaked after the ride. Traverse the Wild Rogue Wilderness, where you will find miles of undeveloped land. Drop a line and fish for a great catch or simply gaze at the dramatic mountain ranges soaring above the river. To really soak in the peace, get a permit to camp out in the wilds The small, but varied selection of restaurants in the area is all you need to enjoy great meals during your stay. Bring a cooler so that you can enjoy an afternoon picnic while viewing brilliant vistas. To get here, fly into Medford, Oregon and drive 29 miles (47 kilometres) through beautiful terrain to arrive at Merlin. Stop at the Smullin Visitor Centre to get details on how to coordinate your trip in this sparsely populated area. Get to Merlin during the peak summer season, when the weather and vegetation are perfect. Wherever you come from, enjoy active challenges and peaceful reflections in this whitewater wonderland. - Top hotels in Merlin - Top Holiday Rentals in Merlin ![Morrison's Rogue River Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12560000/12551900/12551855/736272b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morrison's Rogue River Lodge 8500 Galice Road, Merlin, OR £200 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach lodge in Merlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Indian Mary County Park and Ennis Riffle County ... 9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews) "Professional" Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=12551855&PinnedHotelID=12551855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55834) ![Unique Stay Guest House | Cocktail & Tap-House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104400800/104400733/22e2aeda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique Stay Guest House | Cocktail & Tap-House Merlin, OR £119 14 Oct - 15 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Merlin. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pottsville Museum and Pioneer Town and Robertson Bridge ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) "Great facility, clean, well appointed, and convenient to drifting/rafting." 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"We love this little spot on the ryvet" Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=46955079&PinnedHotelID=46955079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55834) [See all 307 properties in Merlin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=55834) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Unique Stay Guest House | Cocktail & Tap-House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104400800/104400733/22e2aeda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique Stay Guest House | Cocktail & Tap-House Merlin, OR Stay at this apartment in Merlin. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pottsville Museum and Pioneer Town and Robertson Bridge ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) "Great facility, clean, well appointed, and convenient to drifting/rafting." Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merlin-Hotels-Unique-Stay-Guest-House-Cocktail-Tap-House.h104400733.Hotel-Information) ![The perfect vacation destination, a huge house for your loved ones!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46960000/46955100/46955079/caba5313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The perfect vacation destination, a huge house for your loved ones! Merlin, OR Stay at this holiday home in Merlin. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Carpenters Island ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews) Great place, great service. "We love this little spot on the ryvet" Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merlin-Hotels-The-Perfect-Vacation-Destination.h46955079.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Spa Vibe Guesthouse | Tap-House & More](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113370000/113361500/113361450/36141553_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Spa Vibe Guesthouse | Tap-House & More Merlin, OR Stay at this apartment in Merlin. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pottsville Museum and Pioneer Town and Robertson Bridge ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) "I did not receive check in information from VRBO. I made contact with the owner and was given access on site. It was handled quickly.Suggest black out curtains for front windows. The sun was up at 5:00 am and so were we with the blinds closed.The accommodations were otherwise amazing and we would ..." 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