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Skookum Pond

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Canyonville, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
22 ft

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

Skookum Pond: Two free sites in mixed conifers on the shore of Skookum Pond, a small man-made pond with shore fishing, in the Tiller Ranger District.

Getting a site

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

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
2
Max RV length
22 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,459 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Skookum Pond?
No. Skookum Pond 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 Skookum Pond?
Camping at Skookum Pond is free.
How many campsites does Skookum Pond have?
Skookum Pond has 2 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Skookum Pond?
No. Skookum Pond has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Skookum Pond?
Yes, pets are allowed at Skookum Pond.
How long can you stay at Skookum Pond?
The stay limit at Skookum Pond is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Skookum Pond?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. 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 Skookum Pond itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. 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 Skookum Pond?
Skookum Pond is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Skookum Pond

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Skookum Pond, in straight-line miles: Watson Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Toketee Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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