Merlin, Oregon

About Merlin

Merlin, OR is a small unincorporated community located in southwestern Oregon.

Officially, Merlin is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.15 square miles.

📰 Merlin News Today

• Merlin Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Jackknifed semi removed from southbound lanes of I-5 near Merlin, Oregon DOT says KPIC · Jul 6
• Meet Merlin the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot OregonLive.com · Jun 16
• Jonah Liam Saitta Obituary (2026) - Grants Pass, OR - Hull & Hull Funeral Directors - Grants Pass Legacy obituary · Mar 2
• Arrest made in violent Merlin robbery involving acid attack KDRV · Oct 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Merlin Unique

• The only place in America named Merlin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southwestern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Merlin

• Hellgate OK Corral
• How Sweet It Is (café)
• Iron Oar Bar and Grill
• River Grill
• Shan cr cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Pottsville Museum and Pioneer Town · Museum
• Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Merlin

• Merlin Community Park reviews ★
• Almeda County Park reviews ★
• Carpenters Island Park reviews ★
• Ennis Riffle County Park reviews ★
• Ferry County Park reviews ★
• Griffin County Park reviews ★
• Hog Creek County Park reviews ★
• Indian Mary County Park reviews ★
• Rand Recreation Area reviews ★
• Robertson Bridge County Park reviews ★
• Rogue River Scenic Waterway reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Merlin

• Southern Oregon Success Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Merlin

🏘️ Nearby Communities