Rujada Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates late May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 9:50PM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 60-80% chance for snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour along Santiam and Willamette Passes, with the highest chances occurring between between 2-8 AM Thursday.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Forest-operated Developed Recreation Areas Going Cashless April 1
Starting April 1, 2026, all Forest-operated developed recreation sites will have cashless collections and no longer accept cash or check. A new Scan & Pay feature will occur at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will…
Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:Being in the area after sundown or before sunriseCampingParking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
Rujada Campground is located 21 miles east of Cottage Grove on a riverside terrace above Layng Creek in the Umpqua National Forest. Sitting at approximately 1,200 feet elevation among Douglas fir, hardwood trees, and ferns, this quiet campground offers a peaceful retreat with modern amenities. The campground features 12 standard campsites plus 3 double campsites, each equipped with picnic tables, fire pits or grills, and tent pads. A historic Civilian Conservation Corps shelter, playground with swings and monkey bars, and large day-use picnic area make this an excellent choice for families. The 1.8-mile Swordfern Trail begins at the day-use area and loops around the campground, crossing a wooden footbridge and winding through lush swordfern understory along Layng Creek before following an abandoned logging road back to camp. Shorter loop options are available. Swimming is popular on the banks of Layng Creek, and the campground provides easy access to fishing and wildlife viewing. The area is rich with wildflowers including pioneer violet and wild iris. Nearby attractions include three spectacular waterfall trails within 10 miles. Spirit Falls is a challenging 0.4-mile hike to a 60-foot waterfall, Moon Falls offers an easy 0.5-mile walk to a 125-foot cascading waterfall, and Pinard Falls is a more difficult 0.6-mile trek to a 105-foot waterfall. All three can be visited in a single day. The campground is operated by a concessionaire under permit from the Umpqua National Forest, and a campground host is typically on duty during the summer season.
Directions
From Cottage Grove, take exit 174 on Interstate 5, then take Row River Road #2400 east for 19 miles to Forest Road 17. Turn left (northeast) on Forest Road 17 and continue for 2 miles until you reach Rujada Campground, located on the right across Layng Creek.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jhancock02@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 767-5000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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