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South Skookum Lake

Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Hyrum, WA, WA

Price: From $31 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-skookum-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful forested campground on South Skookum Lake with spacious sites, fire pits with swings, bear containers, and friendly camp hosts. Highly rated at 4.5/5 stars with real campers praising cleanliness, amenities, and lake access.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, White-tailed Deer, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Pied-billed Grebe, Red-winged Blackbird, Spotted Towhee, Gray Catbird, and Painted Turtle documented in the area.

Insider tips for South Skookum Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Boat size limit is 20 feet; boat ramp is small and unimproved. Two fishing docks available, one ADA-accessible. South Baldy lookout is visible from campground and staffed during summer.

Skip South Skookum Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit South Skookum Lake: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Panhandle (CUSICK, WA), Pioneer Park (NEWPORT, WA), Outlet At Priest Lake (Priest River, ID), Osprey (PRIEST RIVER, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at South Skookum Lake

Cell signal at South Skookum Lake (Hyrum, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Hyrum, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $31/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV54 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with high demand.

    Boat size limit is 20 feet; boat ramp is small and unimproved.

    Two fishing docks available, one ADA-accessible.

    South Baldy lookout is visible from campground and staffed during summer.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: North American River Otter, White-tailed Deer, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Pied-billed Grebe, Red-winged Blackbird, Spotted Towhee, Gray Catbird, and Painted Turtle documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    435-245-6521· Colville National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Newport, WA follow State Highway 20 north for 15 miles to the town of Usk. Cross the bridge over the Pend Oreille River on the east edge of town and follow the Kings Lake Road (County Road 3389) 8 miles to the junction of Forest Road 5032350 (Kings Mountain). Follow Kings Mountain for 0.5 mile to the campground entrance.

    Campground entrance

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    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Colville National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Colville National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does South Skookum Lake cost per night?+
    South Skookum Lake costs $31 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is South Skookum Lake open?+
    South Skookum Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does South Skookum Lake have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at South Skookum Lake?+
    South Skookum Lake can accommodate RVs up to 54 feet.
    How do I make reservations at South Skookum Lake?+
    South Skookum Lake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at South Skookum Lake?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Skookum Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is South Skookum Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
    South Skookum Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Map of South Skookum Campground
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    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $31 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does South Skookum Lake cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Panhandle

    CUSICK, WA

    From $31/night

    Pioneer Park

    NEWPORT, WA

    From $31/night

    Outlet At Priest Lake

    Priest River, ID

    From $30/night

    Osprey

    PRIEST RIVER, ID

    From $30/night

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