USFS · Campground · Free
Skillet Creek Campground has two campsites along the upper South Umpqua River. This rustic campground has easy river access for swimming and is close to the South Umpqua Falls Day Use Area. There are no garbage services at this campground so please be prepared to pack out your trash.
From the USFS.
Yes. Skillet Creek Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
From Canyonville, OR, (exit 98), take a left on to NW 1st Street. At the stop sign turn right onto Main St. In two blocks turn left on to SE 3rd St/OR-227, Tiller Trail Hwy. Follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach the town of Tiller. From Tiller turn left (before crossing the bridge), on to Douglas County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road, Forest Service (FS) Road #28. Follow the 28 Rd for approximately 24 miles. Campsite is on the right hand side of the road.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.