From Oakridge, west on Highway 58 for 2.1 miles, right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road for 1.3 miles, continue onto Forest Road 19/Aufderheide Drive for about 32 miles, then right onto Forest Road 1957 for 3.6 miles — about 40 miles northeast of Oakridge, a long, scenic drive.

• Picnic tables
• Vault toilets

The nearby Erma Bell Lakes Trail is maintained to be wheelchair-accessible, though the Forest Service notes it’s “very challenging.”

First-come, first-served only; pay via the Recreation.gov Scan-and-Pay mobile option on-site. Season runs early June through late October, both weather-dependent — later and shorter than most nearby campgrounds.

Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., max stay is 14 days in a 60-day window, and dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft) or physically controlled.

The Erma Bell Lakes Trail and Three Sisters Wilderness access make this a strong pairing for a backcountry hiking trip.

Backcountry fishing opportunities are available in the area; no boat ramp or specific developed water access at this site.

Is Skookum Creek a group campground?
No — it’s 9 individual, tent-only sites, first-come, first-served.

How far is it from Oakridge, and how do I get there?
About 40 miles, via Highway 58, Westfir-Oakridge Road, then the scenic Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19) and Forest Road 1957 — plan for a longer, more scenic drive than most other sites nearby.

Is there drinking water?
No — bring your own; potable water is not available on-site.

How do I pay?
First-come, first-served with the Recreation.gov Scan-and-Pay mobile option available at the site.

When is it open?
Early June through late October, both weather-dependent — a shorter, later season than most nearby campgrounds.