Merlin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Josephine County, Oregon, United States.

A new railroad station in this location in 1883 was called "Jump Off Joe" for a local stream.

[4] Merlin is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Grants Pass.

It sits in the valley of Jumpoff Joe Creek, 4 miles (6 km) east of where that stream joins the Rogue River.

This Josephine County, Oregon state location article is a stub.