Yukwah Campground

Off Hwy 20 on a fairly smooth gravel road sits this nice campground with semi private sites along the South Santiam River. This is a forest service campground operated by Linn County. 

All sites have picnic tables and fire pits though NO fires allowed at this time. There were pit toilets and hand pump water throughout. Half of the camp sites are reservable and the other half are first come first served. There were many open sites when we showed up on a Sunday morning in August. 

Some sites are right along the river. 

$20/night, no hook ups or dump station, garbage cans available but no recycling. 

There was also a picnic area and day use only area with no charge. Mostly shaded with sun peeking through. 

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Wonderful campground, we got a fcfs site Friday memorial day weekend. Everything was full by 1pm. Sites are tight to get into with a camp trailer mine is 27' and I managed to get it parked with the truck parked next to it. You can listen to the river or just relax around your fire pit and picnic table. Nice short trail along the river. Only a 20 site campground so not tons of people.

The campsites felt decently spread out with lots of trees and well cared for. The water pump says water is safe for drinking but the water does come out murky. The highlight is the access to the river. Will have to return during the warmer season. The road noise did keep me up at night, the river wasn’t flowing enough to drown it out. It’s still a beautiful area and I plan to return.

Yukwah campground is found along hwy 22 East of Salem along the Willamette National Forest in Linn County. Most of the sites along this stretch are first come, first serve walk up sites - but you can reserve by connecting with Linn County Parks and Rec (see photo for info) for $18/night plus $5 additional vehicle fee and reservation fee. This campground has ada access camp sites and tent sites. Most of the RV sites along the Willamette National Forest can be used for tent camping. The day use area at this site is great for swimming, fishing, and possibly a small hike. I advise camping near the day use area (#3) if you have a large family or kids for larger sites and easy access. Yukwah is near wagon wheel bridge with access to trails for those wanting to hike while camping. Vault toilets are available (bring soap) - there are no showers or additional amenities. There is access to potable water at this location.

Just off Hwy20 within the Willamette Forest. Set along the South Santiam River. About 20 miles from Sweet Home, Oregon. Nestle in the Forest made for small size trailer (under 20ft) or tents but nice swimming holes for July and August weather. Fishing for early spring. Open from May to Sept. There are 20 sites, this year 2018 there was no host. Can reserve spots or try your luck with 7 first come first serve sites. Has a wheel chair primitive trail with a fishing platform. Does require a day fee. Even though its close to HWY 20, road noise is minimal, no semi are to use the road except logging trucks. Has three vaulted toilets, and two water spicket. The Linn County manages the National Forest Campground. Also close to several hiking trails.

We got in late and it was easy to navigate to find a spot. When we woke up we were 10 feet from the creek!! It was small and beautiful.