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Access Site OR

Robertson Bridge County Park

Rogue River • China Creek • Jumpoff Joe Creek • Pickett Creek

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

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City: Merlin, OR
County: Josephine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.49512000, -123.48663000
FGW7+28 Merlin, OR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rogue River at Grants Pass, OR Same River 9.7 mi away
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Rogue River at Raygold near Central Point, OR Same River 25.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rogue River
10 runs (6 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II This location is on this run 4. Grants Pass to Grave Creek
34.7 mi 8 ft/mi
II-III(IV) Downstream from here (12.7 mi to put-in) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness)
34.5 mi 14 ft/mi
II Downstream from here (39.9 mi to put-in) 6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach (options to 33.7 miles)
33.9 mi 5 ft/mi
II Upstream from here (12.4 mi from take-out) 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles)
18.4 mi 8 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (30.9 mi from take-out) 2. Gold Ray Dam to Gold Hill Boat Ramp (up to 5.5 miles)
5.7 mi 11 ft/mi
II Upstream from here (34.9 mi from take-out) 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles)
30.9 mi 13 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Robertson Bridge provides a convenient launch point for boaters and paddlers accessing the Rogue River near Merlin. The site features a well-maintained concrete boat ramp with adequate parking for vehicles and trailers. A day-use area is available for visitors, and the location serves as a popular put-in for both day trips and longer river journeys on the recreation section of the Rogue River.

This access point is ideally positioned for paddlers looking to explore the Rogue River's more manageable sections, which offer easier paddling compared to the famous Wild & Scenic upper river. Robertson Bridge serves as a common starting point for shuttle trips to downstream take-outs at locations like Argo/Grave Creek or Ennis. The site's proximity to the scenic Galice-Hellgate Backcountry Byway and the Wild Rogue Wilderness area makes it an excellent gateway for recreation on this renowned Oregon waterway.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rogue Wild & Scenic River Located within
Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway Located within
Rainie Falls Trail Located within
Cathedral Hills Trail System Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms