Skookum Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026 and operates through September 29, 2026. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Fee is $5 per night, payable on-site via cash, check, or Recreation.gov Scan and Pay.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Skookum Creek Campground sits at the end of Forest Road 1957 in the Willamette National Forest, offering a quiet base camp for wilderness exploration. The 9 tent-only sites are available first-come, first-served, with vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water and be prepared for primitive conditions. The campground is best known as the starting point for the Erma Bell Lakes Trail, which leads into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Both hikers and equestrians use this trailhead, and horses and pack animals are permitted at the campground. The remote setting provides excellent opportunities for backcountry fishing and solitude, though the access road is rough and brushy, making a high-clearance vehicle essential.
Directions
From Oakridge, travel west on Highway 58 for 2.1 miles, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road for 1.3 miles. At the junction, continue right through Westfir to the four-way intersection and continue straight onto Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive). Continue approximately 32 miles to Forest Road 1957 on the right. Turn right and travel 3.6 miles to the parking area. Note: FR 1957 is rough and brushy; high-clearance vehicle required.
Location
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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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