U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Cottage Grove, OR

Rujada Campground

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.

Temporarily closedReservable · Recreation.gov15 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 35 mi away · 158 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001Back-in50GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
002Back-in48GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesStandard
003Back-in47GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
004Back-in99GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
005Back-in43GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
006Back-in45GravelFullNo / –6 / 2YesPreferred
007Back-in49GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
008Back-in57GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred
009Back-in51GravelPartialNo / –15 / 3YesPreferred
010Back-in30GravelFullNo / –12 / 2YesPreferred

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite 015 is listed accessible

This developed campground offers toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings. A campground host is typically onsite during the summer season. There are 15 sites available at this campground. There is no water available at this campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
ForestUmpqua National Forest
BookingRujada Campground, Umpqua National Forest - Recreation.gov
FeesCampground: $12 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle. Group Day Use Picnic: $25 for one site (30 people or less). $50 for two sites (31 or more people)
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow - please see current Public Use Restrictions for current campfire restrictions. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rujada Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.20 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.67 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.56 inches of precipitationApril: 4.45 inches of precipitationMay: 3.45 inches of precipitationJune: 2.07 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.38 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.55 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.76 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 6.46 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.16 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.8°F averageFebruary: 42.5°F averageMarch: 45.6°F averageApril: 49.3°F averageMay: 55.3°F averageJune: 59.7°F averageJuly: 66.0°F averageAugust: 65.9°F averageSeptember: 61.1°F averageOctober: 52.6°F averageNovember: 45.0°F averageDecember: 39.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Dorena, 12 miles from the campground at 820 feet, station USC00352374 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townCottage Grove, Oregon
Coordinates43.7067° N, 122.7431° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    35 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗20.1 mi
Dump stationThe RV Store ↗25.7 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗29.5 mi

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Video

Video of Rujada Campground, OR from Tj B.

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Swordfern Tie
    0.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.1 mi
    Swordfern
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Nfst-2232516
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.4 mi
    Nfst-2232433
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 2.1 mi
    Nfst-2200124
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.3 mi
    Brice Creek ↗
    5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Willamette National Forest begins about 9.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rujada Campground?

Sites at Rujada Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Rujada Campground, Umpqua National Forest - Recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Rujada Campground?

Campground: $12 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle. Group Day Use Picnic: $25 for one site (30 people or less).

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rujada Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Rujada Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Rujada Campground have?

15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Rujada Campground?

Rujada Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Rujada Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rujada Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rujada Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Rujada Campground?

Site 015 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Rujada Campground?

Recreational opportunities are plentiful and include hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and nature viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Rujada Campground?

Cottage Grove, Oregon. Rujada Day Use Picnic Area is located within the campground and may be reserved.

Source: Getting there

What if Rujada Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cedar Creek Campground (3 mi, first-come), Sharps Creek Recreation Site (4.3 mi), and Lund Park Campground (5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby