Skookum Pond Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days. Check current conditions before traveling, as forest roads may be affected by seasonal weather.
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.
Umpqua National Forest Ranger Stations Holiday Closures
All Umpqua National Forest Offices will be closed on December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.Umpqua National Forest Headquarters in Roseburg will be closed December 25 and December 26, 2025.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
Expect DelaysOn the Cottage Grove Ranger District, Herman Creek Bridge repair and work on National Forest Service Road 1700-623 is occurring. One lane will remain open, expect delays. Drive with caution in the area as staff may also be working under the bridge.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua TrailLocated approximately 1.75 miles upriver from the start of the Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua Trail (from the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead) a boulder has severely damaged the bridge
Order No. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations
PROHIBITIONS, in the area marked in the map or Exhibit A.1.Being in the area after sundown and before sunrise. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(l).2.Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).3.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(g).
Order No. 06-15-25-01 - Stay Limit of 14 Days
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
Skookum Pond Campground is a small, remote camping area nestled in a stand of mixed conifers along the shoreline of Skookum Pond, a man-made pond in the Tiller Ranger District of Umpqua National Forest. With only two campsites available, this quiet location offers an intimate camping experience surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Fishing is available directly from the shore of Skookum Pond. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no garbage services, so visitors must be prepared to take all trash with them. Access to Skookum Pond requires traveling on forest roads for significant distances from the town of Tiller. The maximum vehicle length is 22 feet. As a free, first-come, first-served campground with a 14-day maximum stay, Skookum Pond offers a rustic camping experience for those seeking solitude in the Cascade Mountains.
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 to the town of Tiller. From Tiller turn left (before crossing the bridge) onto Douglas County Road 46, which becomes South Umpqua Road, Forest Service Road 28. Drive approximately 5 miles to Road 29 and turn right going up Jackson Creek. Follow Road 29 approximately 20 miles to Road 2924 and turn left. Stay on Road 2924 for approximately 1 mile to Spur Road 200. Turn right on Spur Road 200 and continue for approximately 3 more miles. The campground is on your right.
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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 | 22ft |
| 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 |
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