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refer sleeping under the stars? Instead of staying indoors, try one of the many RV parks and campgrounds in and around Cottage Grove, most of which open Memorial Day weekend. Prime locations are found within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, located east of Cottage Grove. The district has five regular campgrounds and eight less-developed camping areas. They can all be reached by taking the Cottage Grove/Dorena exit from Interstate 5. From there, follow the signs past Dorena Lake to:
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Besides camping and swimming opportunities, Baker Bay offers access to Dorena Reservoir for unparalleled boating opportunities.
Hobo Camp Hobo Camp contains five campsites, along with vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. It also offers flat ground for two to four trailers or RVs. No fees. No garbage service. Cedar Creek Cedar Creek has 10 campsites, including one large multi family site. All have picnic tables, fire pits, three wastewater sumps, toilets and tent pads, garbage service, along with room for trailers or RVs. Fee is $8 per night, with a $5 extra vehicle fee. Lund Park Lund Park has 10 campsites, with room for two combination tents and trailers. Two vault toilets are also on site, along with picnic tables, garbage service and fire pits. Fee is $8 per night, with a $5 extra vehicle fee. Mineral Camp Mineral Camp has three campsites with wooden tables, fire pits and a vault toilet. No fees. No garbage service. Rujada Campground Rujada Campground has 15 campsites with wooden tables and tent pads, four wastewater sumps, along with 12 combination tent/auto/trailer sites, three combination multi-family sites and seven
picnic sites. It has flush toilets and vault toilet, running water and a campground host. $12 charge per day with a $5 extra vehicle fee. Some sites, both camping and day use can be reserved at www.recreation.gov. Other smaller, less developed camping areas in the district include Boy Scout Camp, Brice Creek Area, Crawfish Lake, Emerald Pool, Gleason’s Cabin, Saddle Camp Shelter and Twin Rocks Shelter. In addition, campsites are available at Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes. Some individual campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pine Meadows Campground Pine Meadows, on the east side of Cottage Grove Lake, has restrooms, showers, drinking water, playground, swimming area, and campsites that can accommodate RVs (no hookups). The campground will close Sept. 12. There is a $14 to $20 charge per night, with $6 per night for each additional vehicle. All sites reservable. Primitive Campground Primitive Campground is between Pine Meadows and Wilson Creek Park at Cottage Grove Lake. It has a vault toilet, drinking water, and campsites that can accommodate RV’s (no hookups). The campground closes Sept. 5. There is a $12 charge per night, with $6 per night for each additional vehicle. All sites reservable. No flush toilets or showers.
