Rujada Campground

Umpqua National Forest

Rujada Campground is located 21 miles east of Cottage Grove (45 minutes from Eugene) on a riverside terrace above Layng Creek. A favorite site for family picnics and camping, visitors will enjoy shaded campsites with privacy, access to swimming on the banks of Layng Creek and a hike through a rich riparian Douglas fir forest on the Swordfern trail. Check out a historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) shelter and a kid's playground with obstacles, swing, teeter- totter and monkey bars both located within the campground.

This developed campground offers flush toilets, running water, picnic tables, campfire rings, and garbage collection. A campground host is typically onsite during the summer season. There are 15 sites available at this campground.

If there are any questions or concerns when the Host is unavailable, please feel free to contact the Cottage Grove Ranger Station at 541-767-5000. If there are any questions regarding reservations, please contact Recreation.gov by going online or calling 877-444-6777.

Notifications and Alerts

Location Closure: Due to extensive vandalism and destruction of property at Rujada Campground and Day Use Picnic Area, a CLOSURE of the site is now in effect. The extensive damage has made the location unfit for use at this time. Repairs and modifications need to be completed before reopening. The closure will likely remain in effect for the 2024 camping season. All current reservation holders will receive a full refund for any existing reservations. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please call the Umpqua National Forest - Supervisor's Office at: (541) 957-3200

Need to Know

Water and electric hook ups are not available
Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night
Camp host may have firewood for sale
Possession of fireworks is prohibited
If there are any questions or concerns when the Host is unavailable, please feel free to contact the Cottage Grove Ranger Station at 541-767-5000. If there are any questions regarding reservations, please contact Recreation.gov by going online or calling 877-444-6777.

Natural Features

This beautiful and quiet campground located in the Umpqua National Forest sits at approximately 1,200 feet in elevation among Douglas fir, hardwood trees and ferns.

Nearby Attractions

Rujada Day Use Picnic Area is located within the campground and may be reserved. Nearby are three spectacular waterfall trails. Spirit Falls is a short 0.4 mile, more difficult hike to a 60' waterfall. Moon Falls is an easy, 0.5 mile hike to a 125' cascading waterfall. Pinard Falls is a 0.6 mile, more difficult hike to a 105' waterfall. All three hikes are within 10 miles of the campground and can be done within a single day.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities are plentiful and include hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and nature viewing. Spirit Falls, Moon Falls, and Pinard Falls Trails are just a few of the local waterfall trails in the area.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

34963 Shoreview Dr. Cottage Grove OR 97424

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-767-5000

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Driving Directions

From Cottage Grove, take exit 174 on Interstate 5, then take Row River Road #2400 east 19 miles to Layng Creek Road #17. Turn left (northeast) on Road #17 and continue for 2 miles until you reach Rujada Campground, located on the right, across Layng Creek.

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