Can you reserve a site at Yukwah Campground?

Yes, Yukwah Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Yukwah Campground have?

21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Yukwah Campground?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Yukwah Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Yukwah Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Yukwah Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Yukwah Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Yukwah Campground — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

There are 20 single campsites, that accommodate trailers ranging from 18 to 32 feet in length; dependent on the site. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. Sites are spacious and private. There is a small picnic area containing barrier-free tables and fire rings. Four sites contain barrier free tables and fire rings. There are 2 single vault toilets and 1 double vault. Drinking water is provided from two hand pump wells.

Yukwah Campground is tucked in a heavily wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped alder, Douglas fir and Maple trees. Campsites are well-shaded and full of ferns and similar sub-tropical greenery. Many sites stretch along the South Santiam River and have river access.

Yukwah Nature Trail is located within the campground and is wheelchair accessible. The trail follows 0.3 miles of the Sough Santiam River and accesses an ADA fishing platform.

Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.

Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

Plenty of river activities and hiking opportunities await. Enjoy fishing and swimming in the beautiful South Santiam River or hiking the accessible Yukwah Nature Trail that winds through the campground, and lingering at the picnic area. Hike or bike the Santiam Wagon Road (now a trail), a historic trail used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands. Iron Mountain, Gordon Meadows, and Echo Basin are nearby hiking areas well known for their colorful wildflowers.

The Menagerie Wilderness can be accessed from the Trout Creek Trail (1/4 mile from campground) where hikers can reach the top of Rooster Rock and enjoy views of the river valley (5.6 miles round trip). An accessible hike leaves from the same trailhead and takes visitors to the Walton Ranch Platform with views of the Walton Meadow (1/8 mile round trip).

Facilities

This is a smaller campground with a variety of sites to accommodate different uses, with double sites, sites for trailers and sites for tents. Drinking water is from two hand pump wells. Parking spurs are gravel and roads are paved. Vault toilets and garbage cans are spread out in convenient locations in the campground. Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, come through the park with firewood available for purchase.

Natural Features

Yukwah Campground is tucked in a heavily wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped alder, Douglas fir and Maple trees. Campsites are well-shaded and full of ferns and similar sub-tropical greenery. Many sites stretch along the South Santiam River and have river access.

Nearby Attractions

Hike or bike the Santiam Wagon Road (now a trail), a historic trail used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands. Iron Mountain, Gordon Meadows and Echo Basin are nearby hiking areas well known for their colorful wildflowers.

The facts

Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
20 bookable sites
21 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: S&P, YUKWAH CAMPGROUND

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Yukwah Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Standard S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	8	🐾
001	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	8	🐾
002	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	8	🐾
003	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	8	🐾
004	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
005	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	39 ft	8	🐾
006	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
007	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	54 ft	8	🐾
008	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	34 ft	8	🐾
009	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	41 ft	8	🐾
010	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
011	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
012	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
013	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	96 ft	8	🐾
014	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	99 ft	12	🐾
015	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	46 ft	8	🐾
016	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
017	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	33 ft	8	🐾
018	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	99 ft	12	🐾
019	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	48 ft	8	🐾
020-Host	YUKWAH CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 21 miles and look for signs for Yukwah Campground.

44.40000, -122.33853 · 44°23'60.0"N 122°20'18.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Aug, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	50	54	58	65	70	79	80	74	62	50	44
Low °F	33	33	34	37	42	46	49	48	44	39	35	33
Precip in	7.9	6.3	7.1	6.3	4.6	3.1	0.6	0.9	2.3	5.5	8.9	9.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Yukwah Campground

Can you reserve a site at Yukwah Campground?: Yes, Yukwah Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Yukwah Campground have?: 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Yukwah Campground?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Yukwah Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Yukwah Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Yukwah Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Yukwah Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Yukwah Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Yukwah Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $23 per night
Extra Vehicles - $8 per vehicle, per night
Day Use - No fee

Restrictions:

Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 12:00 pm
Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

Accessibility:

Yukwah Campground offers accessible campsites with compacted gravel surfaces, a day-use picnic site, and fully accessible restrooms. Sites 8-11 are barrier free. The 0.3 mile Yukwah Nature Trail is surfaced with compacted gravel and parallels the South Santiam River within Yukwah Campground. This tr

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Yukwah Campground

Longbow Organization Group 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fernview Group Site 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
House Rock Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sevenmile 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Prairie Group Site 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yellowbottom Recreation Site 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trout Creek Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Menagerie Wilderness 1.9 mi · Facility
Middle Santiam Wilderness 9.8 mi · Facility
South Pyramid Horse Camp 11.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-967-3917
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-07.

Yukwah Campground