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South Skookum Lake

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South Skookum LakeSouth Skookum Lake

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Colville National Forest Fees: - Camping : $29/single site - Extra vehicle: $10 (Overflow Parking) - Day use: $10 - Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle : $52 Season: May 24 to September 16 Status: closed Reservations: Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overview 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. Recreation Camping, fishing, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, & swimming make this a favorable place to visit. Facilities 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… 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. Rules: Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. Use of lead weights or lead jigs are prohibited. - Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. - Campfire in developed fire ring only - Fireworks are prohibited - Pets must be on leash - OHV use prohibited in the campground - Maximum length of stay: 14 days - No… Phone: 435-245-6521 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372633 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Austin Smith, Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, inc

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