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 …
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 is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay 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. 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 Wilder
Photos
Welcome Yukwah Barrier Free Fishing Site — Linn County Parks & RecreationView of the South Santiam from the fishing platform. — Linn County Parks & RecreationSouth Santiam River — Linn County Parks & RecreationADA Accessible Fishing Platform — Linn County Parks & RecreationRespect the River Sign — Linn County Parks & RecreationRespect the River Sign #2 — Linn County Parks & RecreationPath leading to the fishing platform. — Linn County Parks & RecreationSouth Santiam River #2 — Linn County Parks & Recreation
How to Get There
From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 21 miles and look for signs for Yukwah Campground.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to YUKWAH CAMPGROUND
Heading to YUKWAH CAMPGROUND? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for YUKWAH CAMPGROUND?
No central reservation system listed for YUKWAH CAMPGROUND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251583) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to YUKWAH CAMPGROUND?
From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 21 miles and look for signs for Yukwah Campground.
