Oregon · Camping

Skull Hollow

May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Skull Hollow open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Skull Hollow, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,005 ft
  • Crooked River National GrasslandOchoco National Forest

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. There is a Closure Order prohibiting dispersed camping outside of the Skull Hollow campground. 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.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.