Skookum Creek Campground

Right on Skookum Creek and very quiet. Nice spots spaced quite far apart. Grassy with fire rings and tables. Sometimes people stay awhile because it’s so nice. Lots of area to the NE to hike.

I may have a new favorite inland northwest campground. First- it’s a free DNR campground. A site doesn’t cost a dime. However, each site has a nice fire ring, large picnic table, and loads of elbow room. The vault toilets are relatively new and well maintained. The day-use area is a really neat structure with an open grill in the middle and a great view of the meadow through which Skookum Creek wanders. The entire campground appears to not experience heavy use. Of the 11 sites, only two were occupied, and even though the other site was running a couple of generators, I had enough room that the breeze and sounds of nature drowned it out. Also, there’s an apple tree just hanging out across from the day use area. Yes, the apples are tasty.

It's a relatively small loop campground along a creek, close to the Pend Oreille River. Gravel road, ideal for tent camping. When we camped there in September of 2017, there were 3 occupied spaces, all of whom left the next day so we had the whole campground to ourself. There were primitive bathrooms, and from my memory no running water. I also don't think we paid, because we couldn't find anyone to give money to. Maybe this is because it was fall, or maybe it's actually free. Either way, pleasant experience here!