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About South Skookum Lake
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
South Skookum Lake campground is praised for its friendly hosts, spacious and clean sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a perfect spot for families and relaxation. The facilities, including well-maintained outhouses and bear-proof garbage cans, contribute to a pleasant camping experience, despite minor issues like noisy neighbors and some mosquitoes on the hiking trail. Overall, it's a well-kept gem that campers look forward to revisiting, though some improvements in site accessibility and trash management could enhance future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
South Skookum Lake campground is praised for its friendly hosts, spacious and clean sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a perfect spot for families and relaxation. The facilities, including well-maintained outhouses and bear-proof garbage cans, contribute to a pleasant camping experience, despite minor issues like noisy neighbors and some mosquitoes on the hiking trail. Overall, it's a well-kept gem that campers look forward to revisiting, though some improvements in site accessibility and trash management could enhance future visits.
Review Summary
Dakota H
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: South Skookum
I had an amazing experience! only problem we had there was trash cans next to our camp spot, well there was trash allll around it. The camp managers, drove past in 3 times that we know of. Not once did they stop and clean it up. Slowed down to look at it, but never cleaned it up.
Ben E
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: South Skookum
Very nice, clean campground with spacious sites.
Laree S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: South Skookum
Loved the campground. Hated the vault toilet. I’ve never seen one so clean, yet so full. It was scary. Obviously, the camp hosts were doing their best to still keep it nice. The national forest service should be ashamed..
The price of firewood was ridiculous! $8./bundle.
The camp ground itself was enchanting. Lots of old forest growth, tons of tree varieties, and great fishing. Haven’t had that much fun in 20 years. My only hesitation in submitting this review is not wanting to leak how truly delightful it was there.
Sarah W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: South Skookum
First off we have a fifth wheel toy hauler little over 13 ft high and 8 ft wide 35 feet long. Driving through the campground was very sketchy branches were hitting us all over. When we got to our site the road was too narrow so we could not back into it. The site stated that we would fit. Sending this to say we did not glamp. On the other hand the camp host was very kind to us. If it weren't for the overgrown roads to get through the campground we would consider going back to a different site there that we could possibly get into, without damaging our trailer more. Please update your listings to say what will actually be able to get into the spot not just what fits physically.
Emily N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: South Skookum
I had never camped here before but was pleasantly surprised! We had no cell service and lost it probably 15 minutes out from the campground. The campground was extremely clean, the hosts very pleasant and they consistently drove around the camp to check on folks and introduce themselves. This was a smaller campground but did not feel cramped whatsoever. We camped in site 14 and were able to comfortably fit 3 tents and 2 vehicles. Lots of trees around for hammocks. The trail that went around the lake was about a mile and fairly easy although i would recommend close toed shoes. The lake was small and perfect for floating or paddle boards. There is not really a beach area so don't plan on bringing a towel to lay out down near the water. Plenty of overflow parking throughout the campground and potable water at only one central point and the hosts sold firewood for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this campground if you're looking for something close to the greater spokane area and needing some time away from cell service.
David P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: South Skookum
The camp hosts do a great job in keeping the campground clean and safe.
Susan G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: South Skookum
Beautiful lake. Very secluded. Lots of shade around the campsite. We did not plan on having a fire as we assumed that there was a fire ban. Turns out there wasn’t for that campground. Next time I will check before we leave. We will come back.
Tom B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: South Skookum
We arrived early Thursday afternoon. Extremely quiet. Took our canoe and kayaks out on the lake. So peaceful. Loved our campsite and how much space we had. Friday, for most of the day, was also extremely quiet. Friday evening the campsites started filling up. For the most part it was still quiet. We were able to have a campfire. Bathroom was very clean. Not bad for a pit toilet. There is a hand pump in the middle of the campground. A notice states it’s for fresh water drinking. No doing dishes. One web site we read said there is no water available. So we brought plenty. We did use the hand pump and out came brown water. We pumped for a while to clean out the pipes, but it was still brown. Maybe remove the fresh water notice?
Camp hosts were very friendly. Somewhere in the camp, someone was using their generator well past 1:00 am. Two nights in a row. Maybe they needed it, but it would have been nice for some quiet time.
Katrina S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: South Skookum
This was the first camping trip for our two kids, 5 and 7 and this couldn’t have been a more perfect spot! Gorgeous lake, fun hiking trail, docks to fish and jump from, lots of wildlife, and a nice clean camp spot. We will be back!
Nicole H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: South Skookum
Such a gorgeous, well maintained campground. Truly a gem hidden up in the hills behind usk and we cannot wait to go back.
Location South Skookum Lake
Address:
745 E 200 S
Hyrum, UT, 84319
United States
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.
South Skookum Lake is accessible via State Highway 20, which is approximately 15 miles south of the campground.
Elevation: 1085 feet
701 mi drive to downtown Hyrum (about 10 hr 47 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food and attractants securely to prevent wildlife encounters.
Cancellation policy
- Reserved sites held until check-out time the day after arrival; no shows will lose reservation.
Fees & deposits
- Day use parking is available for a fee; pay at the site or online.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-highway vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent invasive species spread; obtain it locally.
Local regulations
- For additional information, refer to the Colville National Forest resources.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
