DIRECTIONS from Eugene/going south on I-5 (this file is in DOS format, sorry) (some covered by Rogue/Merlin map http://canoe.freeshell.org/guides/Rogoe_Hellgate-Map-2001-LG.jpg) Directions to Almeda Campground via Merlin (the save route) ------------------------------------------ Drive south on I5. Take exit 61 toward Indian May Campground and Galice Turn left onto Merlin/Galice Road Drive about 16 miles. During the drive you'll cross the Rogue River on a high steel bridge. The river is now on your right. Drive through the little town of Galice with lots of cars parked on the shoulder. Drive past Indian Mary Campground Drive past the Rand BLM office Almeda Campground is on your right 3 1/2 miles past Galice. Directions to Almeda Campground via Wolf Creek (the adventurous route) ---------------------------------------------- Drive south on I5. Take Exit 76 toward Wolf Creek Turn right across from the store, drive under the railroad and turn left You are now on Lower Wolf Creek Rd. After 5+ miles, there is an intersection where Lower Wolf Creek Rd. turns left. Do not turn left at this intersection. Instead go straight ahead onto Lower Grave Creek Road. Stay on this curvy sometimes one lane road for about 10 more miles. Cross Rogue River on high concrete bridge and turn left onto Galice Road (your only option). Drive 4 miles along river to Almeda Campground. If you come to the town of Galice, you're gone too far. From Eugene I-5/30th Ave it's 117 mi. to Wolf Creek and 135 mi. to Almeda CG. GIS/GPS -------- 42.60622,-123.57982 (42 36 22.20696,-123 34 47.11739) This puts you on the boat ramp, camp sites are half a block away. Cell phone reception: --------------------- None at Almeda, very spotty at Galice, getting better as you go towards Merlin (status of 2012)