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South Skookum Lake

Colville National Forest · Washington · Recreation.gov

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South Skookum Lake and mountain sideA person stands silhouetted at the end of the dock at South Skookum Lake Campground. South Skookum LakeFishing dock on South Skookum Lake

About

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.Camping, fishing, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, & swimming make this a favorable place to visit.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.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.South Baldy lookout, which is still staffed during the summer months, is visible from the campground and is a popular day trip.

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Availability at South Skookum Lake

CampFinder checks Recreation.gov every 30 minutes, around the clock, and emails you when a booked-up night opens back up. That catches most cancellations, which sit open for hours; at the few campgrounds that refill in seconds it can miss the race. Set up a free availability alert for South Skookum Lake.