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Skull Hollow

Its 70 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night; Double Site: $40 per night; additional vehicle $7 per night, and it is open from March 15 to November 15. Skull Hollow is a National Forest campground near Madras, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Madras, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night; Double Site: $40 per night; additional vehicle $7 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
70
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Campground host
On site

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,005 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
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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Season and winter services

Skull Hollow is open from March 15 to November 15 , at 3,005 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Skull Hollow?
No. Skull Hollow 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 Skull Hollow?
Camping at Skull Hollow costs Single Site: $20 per night; Double Site: $40 per night; additional vehicle $7 per night.
How many campsites does Skull Hollow have?
Skull Hollow has 70 campsites.
Does Skull Hollow have RV hookups?
No. Skull Hollow has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Skull Hollow?
No. Skull Hollow has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Skull Hollow open?
Skull Hollow is open from March 15 to November 15.
How long can you stay at Skull Hollow?
The stay limit at Skull Hollow is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Skull Hollow?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Skull Hollow. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Skull Hollow?
Yes, Skull Hollow has a campground host on site.
Who manages Skull Hollow?
Skull Hollow is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Skull Hollow

fishypedia.com · 20 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Billy Chinook, whose mapped center point is 20 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Billy Chinook fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night; Double Site: $40 per night; additional vehicle $7 per night
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