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South Skookum Lake Campground
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South Skookum Lake Campground

Kaniksu National Forest · Usk, WA

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  • Address:Usk, WA
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About

South Skookum Lake is relatively small and is not suitable for boats exceeding 20 feet or motors greater than 15 horsepower. The boat ramp is small and unimproved. Two docks, one of which is accessible, are located near the launch area and provide fishing opportunities for campers who do not have boats. South Baldy lookout, which is still staffed during the summer months, is visible from the campground and is a popular day trip. Facilities 25 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Boat launch Drinking water Vault toilet Garbage disposal

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Kaniksu National Forest

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Shorty Peak

Shorty Peak

5.2 mi1,407 ftdifficult
Green Monarch Ridge to Green Monarch Mountain

Green Monarch Ridge to Green Monarch Mountain

5.6 mi1,798 ftdifficult
Priest Lake Area

Priest Lake Area

2.1 mi315 fteasy
Myrtle Peak to Myrtle Lake

Myrtle Peak to Myrtle Lake

8.2 mi3,156 ftdifficult
Engle Peak Trail

Engle Peak Trail

7.3 mi2,982 ftdifficult
Engle Lake Trail

Engle Lake Trail

10.2 mi4,603 ftexpert

Within ~30 miles

Trails near South Skookum Lake Campground

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Browns Lake and Game Trail
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Browns Lake and Game Trail

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Priest Lake Area
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Priest Lake Area

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49 Degrees North Mountain Ski Resort
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49 Degrees North Mountain Ski Resort

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3.1 mi1,864 ftgain
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Frater Lake Trail
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Frater Lake Trail

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1.8 mi167 ftgain
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Johnny Long Trail
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Johnny Long Trail

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8.2 mi2,165 ftgain
Difficult
Molybdenite Mountain
Trail

Molybdenite Mountain

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5.5 mi1,824 ftgain
Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page

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