Ludlum House Group Site

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

redwoods, Oregon
redwoods, Oregon

Ludlum House Group Site

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest


Ludlum House Group Site

Ludlum House Group Site is a two-story Forest Service rental house in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, 11 miles inland from Oregon's southern coast near Brookings. The house is at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River. Once a private vacation home, the property features a broad lawn for games like volleyball or Frisbee and a wide, wrap-around porch. Old-growth trees surround the house. The grounds, porch, first floor, and a nearby vault toilet are all ramped and accessible. Hiking and fishing are the most popular recreational opportunities near the Ludlum House. The nearby Oregon Redwoods Trail has a portion that is "barrier free."

Ludlumb House Group Site, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Ludlum House Features

The Ludlum House has a single, large room on the ground floor and a "three-quarter dividing wall" on the second floor. The house has minimal furnishings - a table and chairs, a sink and food preparation counter, solar lights, and a wood stove. Even though there is room for up to 30 guests, there are no beds. Visitors should bring foam sleeping pads to sleep on the floor or camp outside. When more than 30 guests are at the site, the extra visitors must sleep outside in tents.

Outside: Drinking water is available from a bright red hand pump. Also outside, are picnic tables, a horseshoe pit and a group fire ring. The accessible vault toilet is nearby.

What Guests Need to Bring

Visitors to Ludlum House Group Site need to provide their own bedding or sleeping bags, pillows, and sleeping pads. Also bring extra toilet paper, flashlights, battery-powered lanterns, first aid kit, matches, washcloths and towels, silverware, cooking gear (including a propane powered camp stove or two, wine opener, dish soap and garbage bags. Guests must clean the cabin upon departure and take everything they brought, including garbage and food.

Firewood is available at the Host site in the adjacent campground.

Read full details, watch a YouTube video about the Ludlum House, and check for any updates: National Forest: Ludlum House Group Site and Recreation.gov - Ludlum House Group Site

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Ludlum House Group Site Basics
Ludlum House Group Site Location: From Highway 101 take Winchuck River Road east for 7 miles, then Forest Road 1107 for 2 miles to Forest Road 1108. Take 1108 for about 2 miles the Ludlum Recreation Area. Turn right into the Ludlum Campground and follow the road to the Ludlum House.
Elevation: 3,419 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Brookings - 15 miles
Crescent City, CA - 31 miles
Open - Closed: Open Early April through November.
Max. People: 60 (30 indoors)
Maximum Number of Vehicles: Not specified, but ample parking available and space for trailers.
Pets: Pets are welcome (on leash).
Operated by Rogue River-Siskiyou Natioial Forest
Information Gold Beach Ranger District:
(541) 247-3600   M-F, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and then 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Ludlum House Group Site Reservations
Reservations Available Ludlum House Group Site Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Wheelchair accessible sites: Yard, outhouse, porch, ground floor
Maximum length of stay: 7 nights
Cabin Rental Fees: $125 per night for up to 10 people
$5 per person for any beyond 10
Cabin Reservations: Lake of the Woods Lookout Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Ludlum House Group Site Amenities
Cabin Interior: Solar lights, a table and chairs, a sink and food preparation counter, and a wood stove.
Cabin Exterior: Vault toilet, picnic tables, horseshoe pit, group fire ring, hand pump for water.
NOT included: Visitors need to bring Bedding or sleeping bags, pillows, sleeping pads, toilet paper, flashlights, battery-powered lanterns, first aid kit, matches, washcloths and towels, silverware, cooking gear, propane powered camp stoves, wine opener, dish soap and garbage bags. Fortunately, stores are only a few miles away for anything you may have forgotten.
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Ludlum House Group Site Access

"Entry to the cabin is by combination lock. The combination will be included in your confirmation letter. Please call the Gold Beach Ranger District office at (541)247-3600 four days prior to your arrival to confirm your combination. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays."

Please contact the Ranger District at (541)247-3600 prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit."

Advice from Previous Visitors

Mosquitoes can be bothersome, so bring insect repellant. Evenings and nights can be chilly.

Greater Ludlum House Group Site Area
Attractions and Activities

  • Head down to Crissey Field Beach on the coast just south of the mouth of Winchuck River, with hiking trails and a visitor center.
  • In Brookings go to Azalea Park with disc golf, playground, and other features.
  • Enjoy whale watching at nearby Harris Beach State Park
  • Hike along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
  • Enjoy a picnic at Winchuck Day Use Area next to the Winchuck River.
  • Visit nearby lighthouses along the Oregon coast: Oregon Lighthouses.
  • Rent or charter a boat in nearby Brookings.
  • Ten miles to the west explore Harris Beach tide pools and enjoy beachcombing and playing in the sand: Beach Safety Tips .
  • Fish for salmon and steelhead in the Chetco River.

Ludlum House Group Site Regulations

  1. The Ludlum House is a no-smoking facility.
  2. The cabin must be thoroughly cleaned before departure. Leave behind no food or other items you brought to the cabin.
  3. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. Clean up after your dog.

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