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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.

Larger photos of Ludlum House Group Site and Vicinity

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

www.RECREATION.gov

1-877-444-6777

Gold Beach Ranger District
Chetco Station
PO Box 4580 , 539 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR 97415
541-412-6000

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Availability

Ludlum House is available for rent year round.

-- Reservations must be made at least ten days in advance. The maximum length stay is seven consecutive nights. --

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.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 18:18:29 EDT