You'll find Argo Boat Launch in Merlin. It's a public boat ramp. BLM manages it. The next public ramp is Almeda Park Ramp in Merlin, about 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Merlin, OR |
| Hours | Open 24 hours please check with the launch before you go |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | BLM |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Argo Boat Launch is in Merlin, Oregon. We have no street address for Argo Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Our data does not say whether Argo Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Argo Boat Launch. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Grave Creek Boat Ramp in Merlin, about 1.8 miles away.
It's operated by BLM, who also posts any closure notices.
Almeda Park Ramp in Merlin (1.6 miles), Grave Creek Boat Ramp in Merlin (1.8 miles) and Schroeder County Park Boat Ramp in Grants Pass (17 miles).
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