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Baker Bay Park is 29 miles south of Eugene on Dorena Reservoir. Standard campsites are first-come, first-served, but two group campsites can be reserved.

Cedar Creek Campground is located in the Umpqua National Forest approximately 20 miles east of Cottage Grove. The campground is situated on a river terrace by Brice and Cedar Creeks, and is shaded by an open stand of old-growth Douglas fir. No reservations accepted.

Hobo Camp is a small (5 sites) dispersed camp above Brice Creek, down a short trail from a beautiful pool. Recreational gold panning is allowed. No reservations accepted.

Lund Park Campground is located in the Umpqua National Forest approximately 20 miles east of Cottage Grove. The campground is situated on a river terrace above Brice Creek. Lund Park was once a stopover place for miners, and contained a post office, hotel, and other buildings, none of which remain. No reservations accepted.

Mineral Camp is a very small (2 sites) dispersed camp next to Sharps Creek at the base of the historic Hardscrabble Grade, and was once a stopover place for miners headed to the Bohemia Mining Area. No reservations accepted.

Pine Meadows Campground is located in the low foothills of the Calapooya Mountains on Cottage Grove Lake, approximately ten miles from Cottage Grove. The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, biking, and numerous covered bridges. Reservations are accepted.

Rujada Campground is located in the Umpqua National Forest approximately 20 miles east of Cottage Grove. There are 15 campsites on a terrace above Layng Creek, as well as a picnic area, a grassy field, and a forest trail following the creek. No reservations accepted.

Schwarz Campground is located in the low foothills of the Calapooya Mountains below Dorena Lake, approximately five miles from Cottage Grove. The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, biking, and numerous covered bridges. In addition, there is a 12-mile paved bike trail nearby. Reservations are accepted.

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