Skillet Creek Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Stay limit of 14 consecutive days within a 5-mile radius.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday for eastern Douglas County...mainly for areas in the south Umpqua River valley near Tiller and the Umpqua National Forest east of Steamboat. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Skillet Creek Campground is a primitive, free campground tucked along the upper South Umpqua River in the Tiller Ranger District of Umpqua National Forest. With just two campsites, it offers a quiet, secluded camping experience for those seeking to escape the crowds. The campground provides easy access to the river for swimming and cooling off during warm summer days. It sits near the popular South Umpqua Falls Day Use Area, making it a convenient base for exploring the falls and surrounding forest trails. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, no trash service, and no fees. Campers should come prepared to be self-sufficient, bringing all drinking water and packing out all garbage. The small site count and rustic nature make this best suited for tent camping or small vehicles rather than large RVs.
Directions
From Canyonville, OR (exit 98), take a left onto NW 1st Street. At the stop sign turn right onto Main St. In two blocks turn left onto SE 3rd St/OR-227 (Tiller Trail Hwy). Follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach the town of Tiller. From Tiller turn left (before crossing the bridge) onto Douglas County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road/FS Road 28. Follow Road 28 for approximately 24 miles. Campsite is on the right side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 825-3100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Umpqua NF Camping & Cabins | |
| Umpqua NF Alerts |
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