Ludlum House
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Gold Beach, OR, OR
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Ludlum House is situated at the base of a mixed-conifer forest at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River in southwestern Oregon, offering guests a unique setting for recreation and relaxation. The house was rebuilt in 1999 as a near-replica of the original two-story Ludlum family vacation house. Ludlum, an oil-company executive, constructed the house in 1939, then sold the property to the Forest Service following World War II.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ludlum-house to be notified when sites open up.
Ludlum House offers a unique historical setting at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River in a mixed-conifer forest, with activities including camping, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Campers praise it as a beautiful, cozy place ideal for family reunions.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Fisher, American Beaver, Rufous Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird, Ruffed Grouse, Black-headed Grosbeak, Valley Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Western Fence Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for Ludlum House: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Bring mosquito protection — multiple reviews report significant mosquito activity Solar-powered lights available on-site
Skip Ludlum House if: You need electrical hookups — no hookups available. You prefer to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You are sensitive to mosquitoes — verified camper reports of heavy mosquito populations.
Best time to visit Ludlum House: May-October — Official operating season for Ludlum House.
Nearby campgrounds: Quail Prairie Lookout (BROOKINGS, OR), Packers Cabin (Gold Beach, OR), Panther Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA), Grassy Flat Campground (GASQUET, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ludlum House
Cell signal at Ludlum House (Gold Beach, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Ludlum House is situated at the base of a mixed-conifer forest at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River in southwestern Oregon, offering guests a unique setting for recreation and relaxation. The house was rebuilt in 1999 as a near-replica of the original two-story Ludlum family vacation house. Ludlum, an oil-company executive, constructed the house in 1939, then sold the property to the Forest Service following World War II.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Bring mosquito protection
multiple reviews report significant mosquito activity
Solar-powered lights available on-site
Official operating season for Ludlum House
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Portland OR, follow 1-5S to US 199S to Brookings. 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 1107. Follow Forest Service Road 1107 approximately 2 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 1108. Follow Forest Service Road 1108 for about 2 miles to the Ludlum Recreation Area. Turn right into the Ludlum Campground and travel the road within t
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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