U.S. Forest Service · Kaniksu National Forest · UT

South Skookum Lake

South Skookum Lake and mountain sidePhoto · Austin Smith
OpenSeason 05-24 – 09-16
ReservableAccess
25Sites
54 ftMax rig

The place

South Skookum Lake Campground is a beautiful campground situated next to South Skookum Lake. It is heavily forested and plenty of shade and seclusion from other campers. The lake is relatively small and is not suitable for boats exceeding 20 feet. The boat ramp is small and unimproved. Two docks, one of which is accessible, are located near the launch area and provide fishing opportunities. South Baldy lookout, which is still staffed during the summer months, is visible from the campground and is a popular day trip. Keep reading

Recreation Camping, fishing, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, & swimming make this a favorable place to visit. Facilities Each site has a table and fire ring. The campground has vault toilets, drinking water, animal resistant garbage containers, and animal resistant food storage boxes. No place to fill recreational vehicles only water jugs so be prepared to come with your rig full prior to arriving. Natural Features A beautiful forested landscape with South Skookum Lake beside it. Most of the campground looks into the Colville National Forest and the lake can only be seen once you crest a small hill which overlooks the lake. Nearby Attractions South Baldy lookout, which is still staffed during the summer months, is visible from the campground and is a popular day trip.

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
South Skookum01standard nonelectric47 ft
South Skookum02standard nonelectric50 ft
South Skookum03standard nonelectric50 ft
South Skookum04standard nonelectric52 ft
South Skookum05standard nonelectric48 ft
South Skookum06standard nonelectric38 ft
South Skookum07standard nonelectric46 ft
South Skookum08standard nonelectric52 ft
South Skookum09standard nonelectric54 ft
South Skookum10standard nonelectric51 ft
South Skookum11standard nonelectric47 ft
South Skookum12standard nonelectric53 ft
South Skookum13standard nonelectric48 ft
South Skookum14standard nonelectric45 ft
South Skookum15standard nonelectric25 ft
South Skookum16standard nonelectric28 ft
South Skookum17management
South Skookum18standard nonelectric20 ft
South Skookum19standard nonelectric20 ft
South Skookum20standard nonelectric20 ft
South Skookum21standard nonelectric20 ft
South Skookum22standard nonelectric25 ft
South Skookum23standard nonelectric25 ft
South Skookum24standard nonelectric25 ft
South Skookum25standard nonelectric25 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in WA-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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