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You want a tranquil base for hiking and river access without the crowds of larger Forest Service campgrounds.
Price
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
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Price
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
The campground is op...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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4431 HIGHWAY 20 SWEET HOME OR 97386
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Learn more about alerts →You want a tranquil base for hiking and river access without the crowds of larger Forest Service campgrounds.
You need flush toilets or expect spotless facilities during peak season.
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Rated higher than 60% of graded campgrounds
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Yukwah because the campground is fully open, trails are dry, and the South Santiam River is warmest for swimming and fishing. Expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F (≈18–30°C) and cool nights in the 40s–50s°F (≈5–12°C), ideal for campfires and comfortable hiking. Summer brings the fullest range of activities—river swims, trout or steelhead fishing, long daylight for exploring old-growth Douglas-fir forests—and sees moderate to busy weekends, so plan and Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Best season: campground fully open, trails dry and river warm for swimming and fishing.
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Yukwah Campground is a smaller, family-friendly campground with a variety of sites to accommodate trailers and tents. Facilities include two single vault toilets and one double vault toilet, garbage bins, and hand pump drinking water wells. Roads are paved, while parking spurs are gravel. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring, with barrier-free options available. Campfire wood is not readily available; campers are advised to bring their own or purchase from nearby vendors. Occasionally, Linn County Parks staff may sell firewood when driving through. "Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor."
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