Skookum Pond Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Pack out all trash. Fire danger is currently low with no restrictions in effect.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 4:43PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades and along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, including Fire Weather Zones 617...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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.
About
Skookum Pond Campground offers a secluded camping experience near Skookum Pond, a small man-made pond in the Tiller Ranger District of Umpqua National Forest. Two campsites are nestled in a stand of mixed conifers along the shoreline, providing a quiet setting away from more developed recreation areas. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Anglers can cast a line from the shore while enjoying the surrounding forest scenery. Basic amenities include a vault toilet, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Access requires a lengthy drive on forest roads, with the final approach on spur roads. The maximum vehicle length is 22 feet, making this site suitable for smaller RVs, vans, and tent camping but not large motorhomes or trailers. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed during the day and confined at night.
Directions
From Canyonville, OR (exit 98), take OR-227 (Tiller Trail Highway) approximately 23 miles to Tiller. Before crossing the bridge, turn left onto Douglas County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road/FS Road #28. Drive approximately 5 miles to FS Road 29 and turn right up Jackson Creek. Follow Road 29 approximately 20 miles to Road 2924 and turn left. Stay on Road 2924 for approximately 1 mile to the 200 Spur Road. Turn right and continue approximately 3 miles; the campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| 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
| USFS Skookum Pond Camping Area |
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