Ludlum
House Group Site - Oregon
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
The
newly constructed Ludlum House is nestled at the base of the forest
with a vast expanse of lawn stretching out before it, and is located
at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River. Set up a
volley ball net or toss a Frisbee on the lawn, and later relax beneath
the shade of the wide wrap-around porch.
MORE INFORMATION: History | Description | Area
Attractions & Activities | Amenities | Pets | Smoking | Directions
Price & Capacity
$40 per night per group of up to 10 occupants. There is an additional
$3 per person charge for groups over 10. The house itself can accommodate
up to 30 occupants, and there is room on the grounds for an additional
30 occupants to camp. There is space for trailer parking. Fees are
used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the house.
Accessibility
The grounds, porch and first floor of the house are ramped and accessible.
There is also an accessible Oregon
Redwoods Barrier Free Trail, as well as accessible fishing and
swimming.
Reservations
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Gold Beach Ranger District
Chetco Station
PO Box
4580
, 539 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR 97415
541-412-6000
Other
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Recreation Rentals
Availability
Ludlum House is available for rent year round.
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-- Reservations must be made at least ten days
in advance. The maximum length stay is seven consecutive nights.
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History
Mr. Ludlum, an oil-company executive, built a two-story vacation house on
this site in 1939. He and his family even lived in the house year-round for
a time. After World War II, the family sold the property to the Forest Service.
Like the current building, the original Ludlum House had two stories; but
the original house differed from the existing structure in that it did not
have a porch that encircled the entire building, and the upstairs had less
headroom. In the 1990s the Forest Service determined that the Ludlum House
was far too rotted to restore, and so the original structure was demolished
and a new one (a near-replica) was built in 1999.
Description
The two-story house features one room on a lower floor, and
a three-quarter dividing wall upstairs. The first floor, porch and surrounding
grounds are all accessible. The house is minimally furnished with a table
and chairs, a sink and food preparation counter, and a wood stove. Bring
your own firewood, propane and battery powered lanterns.
While there is sleeping space for up to 30 visitors, this is a rustic camping
experience; there are no beds. Visitors are encouraged to bring camping equipment,
including flashlights, cooking and eating utensils, sleeping bags and pads
for comfort.
There is plenty of drinking water on site, available from the bright red
hand pump, as well as outdoor picnic tables and a group fire ring. An accessible
vault toilet is located near the house.
Area
Attractions & Activities
Numerous hiking trails thread through the woods, including Chimney
Camp Trail, Sourdough
Trail, Oregon
Redwoods Trail,
and Oregon
Redwoods Barrier Free Trail, which is accessible. Additional
recreational opportunities include fishing (steelhead, trout and possibly
rainbow trout), season permitting, and swimming, also accessible.
Wildlife viewing includes elk, black-tailed deer, fox, cougars, black bear,
coyote, and weasel. Ocean beaches and the Redwood
State Park in northern California are both only a half-hour
drive from the Ludlum House.
Amenities
- Hand Pump
- Picnic Tables
- Fire Ring
- Wood Stove
- Vault Toilet
- Propane Lights
There is space for trailer parking.
Pets
Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
Smoking
No smoking.
Directions
From Brookings, travel south on U.S. Highway 101 for 5 miles to the junction
of Winchuck River Road (County Road 896). Proceed up Winchuck River Road
for about 7 miles to Forest Service Road (FSR) 1107. Follow approximately
2 miles to the junction with FSR 1108 for about 2 miles to the Ludlum Recreation
Area. Turn right into the Ludlum
Campground and travel the road within the
campground to the house.
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