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Skillet Creek

Its 2 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Skillet Creek is a National Forest campground near Canyonville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Canyonville, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Skillet Creek sits inside Umpqua National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

South Umpqua River swimming: Two rustic sites on the upper South Umpqua River with easy river access for swimming, close to the South Umpqua Falls Day Use Area.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sites and hookups

Total sites
2
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,878 ft

43.0917, -122.6202 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Skillet Creek?
No. Skillet Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Skillet Creek?
Camping at Skillet Creek is free.
How many campsites does Skillet Creek have?
Skillet Creek has 2 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Skillet Creek?
No. Skillet Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Is there cell service at Skillet Creek?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Skillet Creek. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Skillet Creek?
Skillet Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Skillet Creek

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Skillet Creek, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Camp Comfort Tiller · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night First-come South Umpqua Falls Canyonville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Skookum Pond Canyonville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Ash Flat Canyonville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Canyonville and campgrounds in Douglas.

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