South Skookum Lake
South Skookum Lake is a national forest campground in Washington. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.39382, -117.18572
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Skookum Lake
Overview 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Washington State Parks · 45 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Aspen Valley Propane · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 233 designated routes (469 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Skookum Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| South Skookum Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Browns Lake Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Browns | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Cooks Lake | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Mystic Lake | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.