Skull Hollow Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Skull Hollow Campground
Situated southeast of Haystack Reservoir , this campground offers views of Gray Butte and easy access to Skull Hollow Trailhead , the Gray Butte Trailhead , the Cole Loop Trail (#854) , and Smith Rock State Park . View a map of Skull Hollow Campground . View a vicinity map here . *** There is a Closure Order prohibiting dispersed camping outside of the Skull Hollow campground. View a map of the closure area here . This closure is designed to help protect natural resources around the trailhead from overuse and to prevent conflict between campers and day users. Please observe the closure order and use the campground for camping in the vicinity of Skull Hollow trailhead. AMENITIES: • NO DRINKING WATER • 70 standard campsites • No hook-ups or dumping facilities • 1 wooden picnic table and 1 combination fire ring/grill per campsite • 3 vault outhouses for the campground • 1 informational signboard • On-site campground host NEARBY ACTIVITIES: • Horseback Riding • Hiking • Mountain Biking • Rock climbing (Smith Rock State Park) • Hunting
Before you go
Season
March 15 – November 15 (weather permitting)
Reservations
This facility managed through as third party concessionaire under permit. The popularity of Skull Hollow is largely depe
Fees
Per night, per site fee: $15 single campsite/ $7 extra vehicle fee. $30 Double campsite. A single site allows 1 vehicle and 6 people. A double site allows 2 vehicles and 12 people. Any other vehicles more than 2 on a double site or more than 1 on a single site are subject to a $5 extra vehicle fee. One trailer or boat in tow is allowed as part of the first vehicle. Double sites normally have 2 tables in them.
Restrictions
There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. Additionally, the general area outside Skull Hollow campground is CLOSED to camping and fires within a ¼ mile of the road from the junction of FS 5710 and Lone Pine Road to the junction of County Roads 5710 and 5720.
Scenic drives that pass close
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