About Rujada Day Use Picnic Area
Rujada Day Use Picnic Area is set along the banks of Layng Creek, with a large, open grassy area amidst a scattering of Douglas fir. Rujada is a perfect setting for family reunions, parties or group getaways. In addition to being a prime location for hiking and biking in summer and early fall. The large grassy field is perfect for group activities or sports, and a playground and horseshoe pit are also provided on-site. Hikers will enjoy a moderately challenging hike on Swordfern Trail, leaving from the historic Civilian Conservation Corps Campground Register booth, located in the Rujada Picnic Area. The trail parallels the south side of Layng Creek, traveling through a stand of second growth Douglas fir and lush swordfern understory, then climbs to an abandoned logging road. Eventually it loops back to the Rujada Picnic area, or continues on the logging road and back into the camping…
- Fees: Campground: - $12 for campsite - $5 for extra vehicle Group Day Use Picnic: - $25 for one site (30 people or less) - $50 for two sites (31…
- Managed by: Umpqua National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi west of Oakridge, OR · 43.70658, -122.74255
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swordfern | Hiking | at camp | 1.8 mi |
| Swordfern Tie | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Intake | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| June Mtn | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 13.7 mi |
| Nfst-2232433 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Nfst-2232516 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.6 mi
Propane: 16 mi
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- Lund Park Campground 5 mi
- Hobo Camp Campground 5.5 mi
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- Mineral Camp Campground 8.6 mi
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