Endless Adventure

A haven for lovers of the great outdoors

Visitors to the historic town of Cottage Grove will find it and the surrounding area to be a gold mine of activity and exploration for all ages. There are nuggets to be found in both the town and country for those willing to search them out.

The entire family will want to explore our historic downtown with its beautiful city parks, colorful murals, museums and small businesses.

Recreation opportunities abound for those who are inclined to get out and explore the countryside, including a covered bridge tour and the Bohemia mining district. There are two U.S. Army Corps of Engineer reservoirs located outside of town that draw locals and visitors from around the state to their shores.

Serene Cottage Grove Lake is a short five-mile drive south of town going out Sixth Street to London and Reservoir roads. The lake is three miles long and covers 1,158 acres when it’s full. Tent and RV camping are available at Pine Meadows Campground, in addition to a nearby primitive campground. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are also available at Shortridge and Wilson Creek Parks.

Dorena Lake is six miles east of Cottage Grove by way of Row River Road. This large lake covers 1,900 acres when full and features camping, a large boat ramp and picnic area at nearby Baker Bay Park. Schwarz Park is nearby and also offers camping.

Umpqua National Forest boasts a wide selection of hiking trails, campgrounds, picnicking spots, waterfalls and places to commune with nature. The forest covers 984,602 acres of mountain woodlands and is about 15 miles east of town, beyond Dorena Lake.

The Row River Trail is a popular Rails-to-Trails project that begins in Cottage Grove and winds 17 miles along the Row River, passing Dorena Lake along the way. It is a safe, scenic path that is paved for walking, biking or horseback riding. The gentle hills are possible for most stages of fitness, and the gorgeous scenery makes the effort worthwhile.

Culture comes in many forms and includes performances at the Cottage Theatre’s beautiful state-of-the-art, $1 million facility that attracts and features local actors in a variety of plays. Other annual events include the rodeo and Bohemia Mining Days celebration in July, the WOE Heritage Fair in August, and the December lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree.

Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center

541-942-5533. Pool and swim program at the old Cottage Grove High School. Infant-toddler, family, lap and recreational swims, Hydro Fitness and Aqua Lions swim team. All ages and all year. Call for schedule. Eighth Street and Taylor Ave.

Campgrounds

In Umpqua National Forest: Cedar Creek Campground features 10 campsites, including one double campsite, all with picnic tables, fi re pits, and tent pads. It also offers vault toilets, waste water dumps and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 18’. Fee is $8 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night.

Hobo Camp is a fee free campground featuring 5 campsites, including one group campsite, all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers a vault toilet. No garbage service is available, please pack it out. Large RV & trailer parking area. No Fee.

Lund Park Campground features 10 campsites all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers vault toilets and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 18’. Fee is $8 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night.

Mineral Camp is a fee free campground featuring 3 campsites all with picnic tables and fi re pits. It also offers a vault toilet. No garbage service is available, please pack it out. No Fee.

Rujada Campground features 15 campsites, including 3 double campsites, all with picnic tables, fi re pits and tent pads. It also offers a camp host, drinking water, fl ush toilets, vault toilets, waste water dumps and garbage service. Maximum trailer length is 24’. Some campsites, as well as a day use area great for group events, are available for reservations at www.recreation.gov. Fee is $12 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle per night.

Around Cottage Grove Lake: Campgrounds are open May through September. Reservations can be made at the National Recreation Reservation Service, 1-877-4446777 or www.recreation.gov.

Pine Meadows Campground, Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, unsupervised swimming area, playground, RV sites (no utilities). $20/night, $6 extra vehicle.

Primitive Campground, Vault toilets, running water. $12/night; $6 per extra vehicle

Day use areas

Lakeside Park and Wilson Creek Park, Wilson Creek has a playground and an unsupervised swim area. Restrooms, picnic tables and fi re rings. Open mid-May to September. 541-942-5631

Lakeside and Wilson Creek Boat Ramps, Fee charged Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, $3 per day/per vehicle for ramp use. Annual pass may be purchased at Pine Meadows Campground for $30. Lakeside Ramp is usable year-round and Wilson Creek Ramp is seasonal depending on water levels. Around Dorena Lake: Schwarz Park, Flush toilets, showers, playground, RV sites (no utilities). $18/night or $36 for a double site; $6 per day for extra vehicle. Group camping fee: $140 for 25 vehicles. 541-942-5631. Reservations can be made at the National Recreation Reservation Service, 1-877-444-6777 or www. recreation.gov.

Baker Bay Park, Flush toilets, hot water, showers, picnicking, swimming area, boat ramp, boat rentals, RV sites (no utilities). $3 day-use parking fee, $20/night. $7/day extra vehicle 541-682-2000.

Coiner Park Tennis Courts

541-942-3349. Key needed to access Main Street courts. Ages 14 to adult may apply at City Hall (Public Works) to receive your personal key. Ages 5-13 years require adult keyholder.

Cottage Grove Children’s Chorus

541-942-4550.Pre-School Music & Art Class on Friday. Choral singing for ages 6-16. Joanna Newton, Director.

Cottage Grove Community Center. 700 E. Gibbs. For activity programs, call 541-942-1185. Adults: Movement classes, yoga, tai chi, art and craft classes, painting, wood carving, music night and more. Therapy Pool: water aerobics classes.

Cottage Grove-Eugene Sportsmens Club

541-942-2021, cottagegrovegunclub@gmail.com. Club offers a full range of Clay Target Games: Trap, Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clay Course, Shooting Leagues, Registered Competitionsand Youth Shooting Teams. 81078 Highway 99 N., Creswell, OR 97426.

Cottage Grove Public Library

541-942-3828. Books and media for children and adults. Interlibrary loans. Public access of computers and Internet. 700 Gibbs.

Row River Trail

541-683-6600. 19-mile paved Bureau of Land Management trail from Cottage Grove to Culp Creek. Biking, hiking and horse riding. Trailhead facilities at Mosby Creek and Layng roads. Maps at CG Ranger Station, 78405 Cedar Park Rd.

Senior Center

541-942-8751. Activities, classes and groups. Newsletter and monthly calendar of senior community events. 700 E. Gibbs. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Skate Park

Two-bowl skate park for skateboarding. Highway 99 S and Fourth Street.

South Valley Athletics

541-942-3079. Offers K-6th grade recreation program with spring soccer and baseball; fall fl ag football, volleyball, soccer and basketball during the winter.1440 S. Ninth St., PO Box 1565.

Special Olympics

541-942-4269. All-year sports training and compitition for youth with developmental disabilities. Bowling, track and fi eld, basketball, bocce and swimming. Ages 8 to adult

South Valley Little League

541-946-3301 PO Box 1468 Baseball & Softball Ages 4-14 Season March-June http://www.eteamz.com/southvalleylittleleague/ southvalleylittleleague@gmail.com

Golf Courses

Emerald Valley, Creswell. 541-895-2174. 18-hole course, gym and restaurant. Hidden Valley, Cottage Grove. 541-942-3046. 9-hold course, banquet facilities, pro shop and concessions. Middlefi eld, Cottage Grove. 541-942-8730. 18-hole course, pro shop and concessions.