Skidway Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Season
- May 1 to May 19
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.3542, -111.0983
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Skidway Campground is located near the top of Deep Creek Canyon, off Highway #12. The campground location provides opportunities for nearby hiking and fishing.
From the USFS.
Is Skidway Campground free?
No. Skidway Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
When is Skidway Campground open?
The season on record runs May 1 to May 19. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Skidway Campground?
From Townsend, travel east approximately 21 miles on U.S. Highway #12 through Deep Creek Canyon, and turn right at the entrance to Skidway Campground.
What are the rules at Skidway Campground?
The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. Camping stays are limited to 14 days.
Nearby
- RILLWAY CABIN7.0 mi
- Gipsy Lake Campground11.5 mi
- THOMPSON GUARD STATION11.6 mi
- INDIAN ROAD GROUP USE SHELTER20.6 mi
- Grasshopper Campground21.2 mi
- Richardson Campground21.8 mi
- MILLER CABIN22.4 mi
- White Earth Campground26.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
