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Mineral

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mineral is a National Forest campground near Cottage Grove, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Cottage Grove, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
20 ft

Mineral sits inside Umpqua National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Hardscrabble Grade: Sits at the base of the historic Hardscrabble Grade, a former stopover for miners before the long, steep climb to the Bohemia Mining District.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
Max RV length
20 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,800 ft

43.5827, -122.7123 in Lane. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Mineral?
No. Mineral is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Mineral?
Camping at Mineral is free.
How many campsites does Mineral have?
Mineral has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Mineral?
No. Mineral has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Mineral?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mineral.
How long can you stay at Mineral?
The stay limit at Mineral is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Mineral?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Mineral. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Mineral?
Mineral is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Mineral

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Mineral, in straight-line miles: Salt Creek Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), McCredie Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), Toketee Falls (waterfall, 26 miles), Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), and Watson Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Hobo Camp Cottage Grove · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Lund Park Cottage Grove · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Cedar Creek Campground Cottage Grove · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Sharps Creek Recreation Site Cottage Grove · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Cottage Grove and campgrounds in Lane.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
  • fs.usda.gov (sites, water, stayLimit, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, quietHours, notableFeature, fee, toilets, reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-29
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