U.S. Forest Service · Fremont-Winema National Forest · Oregon

Williamson River Campground

The Williamson River Campground is conveniently located just off Highway 97 about five minutes north of Chiloquin, Oregon. There are 19 campsites with picnic tables, fire grates, three vault toilets, and two hand pumps round out the amenities at this campground. One campsite is ADA accessible. Ponderosa pines and sagebrush populate the landscape and contrast with the crystal clear Williamson River. Due to its close proximity to the highway, this is a popular campground. You can mountain bike on miles of Forest Service roads, go fishing, or explore day hikes opportunities. Situated next to the popular Collier State Park, there is a 1.3 mile walking trail that connects the two campgrounds.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served19 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

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Williamson River Campground
Photo from the area. Roberto Galindo (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Chiloquin Wui Rx (prescribed burn) · 6 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesCamping: $10/night/single unit, $4/night/for each additional vehicle. Day use: No fee

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Season05/26 to 10/15
ForestFremont-Winema National Forest
FeesCamping: $10/night/single unit, $4/night/for each additional vehicle. Day use: No fee
RulesNo ATV's allowed in campground.

Fremont-Winema National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Williamson River Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 13.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.25 inches of precipitation, 10.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowApril: 1.42 inches of precipitation, 2.5 inches of snowMay: 1.49 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJune: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 2.83 inches of precipitation, 7.9 inches of snowDecember: 4.36 inches of precipitation, 19.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.9°F averageFebruary: 32.9°F averageMarch: 37.6°F averageApril: 42.7°F averageMay: 49.8°F averageJune: 56.2°F averageJuly: 63.5°F averageAugust: 62.4°F averageSeptember: 55.9°F averageOctober: 45.7°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 28.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Chiloquin 12 NW (Fort Klamath), 8 miles from the campground at 4,180 feet, station USC00351574 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 61 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 26 to October 15.

Getting there

Coordinates42.6586° N, 121.8551° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Chiloquin Wui Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Odf Copperfield Piles Rx

    8 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Lobert Piles Rx

    9 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Odessa Landing Rx

    20 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗1.4 mi
Outdoor gearThe Ledge Outdoor Store ↗30.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Dog RV of Oregon ↗54.5 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Williamson River CG
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Oux Kanee
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Spring Creek
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.1 mi
    Mtr9732140
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 2.1 mi
    Mtr5811450
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 2.3 mi
    Mtr5811640
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge begins about 7.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Williamson River Campground?

No. Williamson River Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Williamson River Campground?

Nothing. Williamson River Campground is listed as free. Camping: $10/night/single unit, $4/night/for each additional vehicle.

Source: Forest Service

Is Williamson River Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 05/26 to 10/15.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Williamson River Campground have?

19 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Williamson River Campground?

Williamson River Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Williamson River Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Scott Creek Campground (16.3 mi, first-come), Lost Creek Campground (17.9 mi, first-come), and Head of the River Campground (22.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby