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Rainie Falls Overlook

Merlin, Oregon · Josephine County · Facility

Rainie Falls Overlook is located along the Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway 1.3 miles above the Grave Creek Boat Ramp. This overlook offers spectacular views of the mighty waterfalls, surrounding forests, and the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Interpretive signs at the overlook explain the formation of the falls.…

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About Rainie Falls Overlook

Rainie Falls Overlook is located along the Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway 1.3 miles above the Grave Creek Boat Ramp. This overlook offers spectacular views of the mighty waterfalls, surrounding forests, and the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Interpretive signs at the overlook explain the formation of the falls. Rainie Falls Overlook is well above the class V rapid bearing its name. With a 10 foot drop, boaters can use two alternative routes for floating through this cataract.Know Before You Go:Day-use only and open year-round. No facilities are available.There is no river access from the overlook. A 2-mile trail to Rainie Falls can be accessed at the Graves Creek bridge.Point of Interest:If you take a look across the river and upriver from the overlook, the keen observer will espy a hexagonal structure just above the river. This 13-foot tall abutment is one of the few remnants of a suspension bridge constructed in 1908 but washed out by the flood of 1927.

How to Get There

From Grants Pass, Oregon: Take I-5 north to exit 61, Merlin exit. Turn left and continue northwest on the Merlin-Galice Road for 23 miles. Continue across the Graves Creek Bridge. Turn left onto the Mt. Reuben Road (BLM 34-8-1) for 1.3 miles. Rainie Falls Overlook is on the left-hand side of the road.

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Plan Your Visit to Rainie Falls Overlook

Heading to Rainie Falls Overlook? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Rainie Falls Overlook?

No central reservation system listed for Rainie Falls Overlook. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10038589) for the latest entry policy and availability.

Is Rainie Falls Overlook accessible?

No accessible facilities.

How do I get to Rainie Falls Overlook?

From Grants Pass, Oregon: Take I-5 north to exit 61, Merlin exit. Turn left and continue northwest on the Merlin-Galice Road for 23 miles. Continue across the Graves Creek Bridge. Turn left onto the Mt. Reuben Road (BLM 34-8-1) for 1.3 miles. Rainie Falls Overlook is on the left-hand side of the road.

How do I contact Rainie Falls Overlook?

You can reach the park at phone: 541-471-6500 or email: BLM_OR_MD_Mail@blm.gov.