Skull Hollow Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates March 15 through November 15, weather permitting. First-come, first-served.

About

Skull Hollow Campground is situated in the juniper savanna of Crooked River National Grassland, southeast of Haystack Reservoir. The campground offers 70 standard campsites with views of Gray Butte and provides access to excellent outdoor recreation opportunities including the Skull Hollow Trailhead, Gray Butte Trailhead, Cole Loop Trail, and nearby Smith Rock State Park. Each campsite includes a wooden picnic table and combination fire ring/grill. The campground has three vault toilets and an on-site host during the operating season. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. A closure order prohibits dispersed camping outside the designated campground boundaries to protect natural resources and prevent conflicts between campers and day users. The area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing at Smith Rock, and hunting. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Sites accommodate various camping setups, though there are no hookups or dump stations available.

Directions

From Madras: Travel south on Highway 97, take Lone Pine Road east, turn left onto Skull Hollow Road (County Road 5710). Campground on left. From Prineville: Travel north on Highway 26, take Lone Pine Road south/west, turn right onto Skull Hollow Road (County Road 5710). Campground on left.

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