Williamson River Campground
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Write a Review NF-9730 Chiloquin, OR 97624 541-783-4001 541-947-2151 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.6586, -121.8549
Overview of Williamson River Campground
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by Cherstream on 8/17/2023
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by Peter & John on 5/20/2016
Number of Sites 20
Elevation 4,199 ft / 1,279 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
Discover a smarter way to RV with Roadtrippers
All your Campendium favorites and more are now in Roadtrippers.
Q&A - Ask the Community about Williamson River Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 541.783.4001
Asia asked on 6/13/2022
Can you arrive at any time (late night arrival like past midnight)?
Reviews of Williamson River Campground 25 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 21 Users
Last reported 8/17/2023
Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 5/30/2023
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 5/21/2021
“We loved the seclusion, spacious sites, lovely trees, and trail access! ”
Reviewed 7/18/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
| RV Length: | 33' |
Overall Rating
Unless you need hookups, Williamson River NFS campground is an excellent alternative to the popular Collier Memorial State Park right next door. We’ve stayed at Collier before, but decided this trip to check out Williamson River and we’re so glad we did! There was some washboarding on the gravel road mentioned in other reviews but it ... more
Unless you need hookups, Williamson River NFS campground is an excellent alternative to the popular Collier Memorial State Park right next door. We’ve stayed at Collier before, but decided this trip to check out Williamson River and we’re so glad we did! There was some washboarding on the gravel road mentioned in other reviews but it wasn't too bad, just very dusty.
The sites are very spacious – nearly every space in the campground could easily accommodate our 33' motorhome. Better yet, they are well separated with plenty of vegetation for privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. There are no hookups, but there are water spigots throughout the campground, pit toilets, and garbage service.
This campground is a little further away from the river than Collier, so you’ll need to go to the day-use area to access the water. There is a trail running through the woods and along the river which connects the two campgrounds and the Logging Museum, which is well worth a visit.
Mid-week the campground was nearly deserted which made it seem even more secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will made this our go-to spot when staying in the area.
Just FYI – when we visited in mid-July 2017 signs were posted on the all water spigots to boil, filter, or treat it before drinking.
We had 3 bars of Verizon 4G unboosted.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“USFS Campground right next to Collier State Park”
Reviewed 6/14/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Most of the other reviewers covered the pros and cons well, we just wanted to add current cell reception, since it had been over a year since someone reviewed this campground. We had planned to stay at Collier State Park Campground, we even had reservations. However, after driving through it, we decided it was way too crowded and i... more
Most of the other reviewers covered the pros and cons well, we just wanted to add current cell reception, since it had been over a year since someone reviewed this campground.
We had planned to stay at Collier State Park Campground, we even had reservations. However, after driving through it, we decided it was way too crowded and it seemed everyone had a campfire going which meant the campground was covered in a cloud of smoke.
Williamson River was thankfully right next to Collier State Park. It is a nice cozy campground with much more space between sites. During the "season" it costs $10 a night. There are vault toilets and water spigots several places in the small campground. There were some mosquitoes in the morning and the evening, but that seems to be an issue almost everywhere we have camped this month (June 2017).
Collier State Park does have better cell reception, but we still had some at Williamson River.
Verizon - 2 bars LTE - 12 Mb download, 1.62 MB upload
AT&T Mobley - 2 bars LTE - 7.38 MB download, 1.82 upload
T-Mobile - No Service
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
Changing Itinerary would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“The Epitome of What a National Forest Campground Should Be!”
Reviewed 5/20/2016
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 43' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
First, let me get the only minor negatives out of the way. The 1.5 mile dirt entrance road is washboarded badly enough to make it unpleasant to drive a motorhome on, and there is some distant train & highway noise occasionally. That said, the road is probably enough of a barrier to entry that many people might skip this spot, making it... more
First, let me get the only minor negatives out of the way. The 1.5 mile dirt entrance road is washboarded badly enough to make it unpleasant to drive a motorhome on, and there is some distant train & highway noise occasionally. That said, the road is probably enough of a barrier to entry that many people might skip this spot, making it less crowded. All the better for those of us willing to deal with it, as the place is peaceful and very quiet, except for the aforementioned train and traffic sounds, which really are no bother, as they're just not that close, loud or frequent. For all intents and purposes, this place feels every bit like you're camping in the middle of nowhere.
The amount of space between the sites is excellent, and the forest is lovely. There are plenty of sites large enough for big rigs, including our 43' motorhome and toad, with plenty of space to spare. There are a couple of very large pull-throughs (one of which we stayed in), but mostly back-ins. Unlike many forested campgrounds, it's open enough to allow for plenty of warming sunshine. Our solar panels have been pumping out the juice virtually the entire day every sunny day. Of course some sites are shadier than others, with some enveloped in the trees.
The peaceful river is just a short walk through the woods and the picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets are all in great shape and pretty well-maintained. Getting ready for the upcoming high season, the forest service crew came through while we were here, checking and repairing picnic tables in unoccupied sites.
Speaking of "upcoming" high season, we arrived here on May 16, to find the iron ranger (pay station) covered for the season, and no sign of any type on the board regarding payment. The nightly fee we've heard about is not in effect during the off-season, so our wonderful 5-night stay was free.
We drove south in the car one day to spend the day in Klamath Falls, and north another day to visit Crater Lake National Park (an absolute MUST-SEE for anyone coming to this part of the world). This campground is convenient to both places.
We would stay here again in a minute, and will keep it on our list of places to return to. The only reason we gave anything less than 5 stars in any category was the rough road and slight noise, as mentioned. Really, the noise is nothing, and the road keeps the campground very lightly used, at least while we were here, so it's actually a plus. With so few big-rig friendly campgrounds in the national forests, us oversize types consider this a real find.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
Peter & John would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Quiet and Free!”
Reviewed 5/16/2016
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
Overall Rating
Nearby Collier State Park is where most folks want to go but this NFS campground just a mile or two away is no slouch. Located near the Williamson River and nestled in a Ponderosa Pine forest it is a nice, relaxing spot to hang out for a few days. The campsites are spacious and relatively far apart. It's a 2 mile gravel road of the... more
Nearby Collier State Park is where most folks want to go but this NFS campground just a mile or two away is no slouch. Located near the Williamson River and nestled in a Ponderosa Pine forest it is a nice, relaxing spot to hang out for a few days. The campsites are spacious and relatively far apart.
It's a 2 mile gravel road of the washboard variety into the camp but I've been on worse though so I shouldn't complain.
I arrived in mid-May and although I was expecting to pay the usual $10 per night fee, it was actually "free with limited services." That pretty much meant that the water was still off for the winter. I believe the "full service season" runs from May 15 to October 15. Either way it's a bargain.
One minor quibble: My quiet Saturday morning was punctuated with sounds of gunfire and chainsaws. Not nearly as pastoral as the sound of wind in the trees that I experienced the other days!
The only other downside was a fair amount of mosquitoes - especially considering we were still in spring weather with temps falling to around freezing at night.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
Peter Milliron would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“A hidden jewel that offers spacious sites and solitude.”
Reviewed 8/14/2015
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Although you need only to drive 1 1/2 miles on a dirt washboard road from Hwy 97, this beautiful US Forest Campground is pretty isolated. There are only 20 campsites and most of them were empty during our visit in August, Sites are huge and can easily accommodate a large diesel pusher or fifth wheel. The Fremont-Winema National Forest ... more
Although you need only to drive 1 1/2 miles on a dirt washboard road from Hwy 97, this beautiful US Forest Campground is pretty isolated. There are only 20 campsites and most of them were empty during our visit in August, Sites are huge and can easily accommodate a large diesel pusher or fifth wheel. The Fremont-Winema National Forest offers a setting of classic western beauty derived from the land's volcanic legacy. With over 2.3 million acres of forests, this campground proves a safe haven for any camper looking to get away from the crowds and norm.
The campground, situated in one big loop, is heavily wooded and each site offers something not normally found in a public campground...solitude and privacy. Water is available on the loop and vault toilets were very clean. The regular $10.00 fee was only $5.00 with a National Parks Senior Pass...a 50% savings...I love that pass! Close by is the Williamson River and miles of isolated hiking trails. Dump station at Collier State Park on Hwy 97.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Page 3 of 3
Be the first to add a note for Williamson River Campground!
Be the first to add a video for Williamson River Campground!
55 reviews
BlaNicS Waypoints: Williamson River Campground - Fremont-Winema National Forest
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson As we traveled up the highway, I stare in wonderment at the endless miles of...
Contact us to update this listing.
Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
1 Review
2018 TRAVEL TRAILER
Keystone RV Springdale 240BH
$90 /night | Sleeps 8 Guests
9 Reviews
2022 TRAVEL TRAILER
Forest River RV Wildcat T282RKX
$115 /night | Sleeps 4 Guests
2 Reviews
2024 TRAVEL TRAILER
Heartland Eddie Baeur ID260RB
$115 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
New Listing
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
Coachmen RV Spirit Ultra Lite 2454BH
$115 /night | Sleeps 8 Guests
5 Reviews
2024 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 183RBW Baja
$99 /night | Sleeps 3 Guests
5 Reviews
2016 CLASS C MOTOR HOME
Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R
$230 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
Please select a reason for flagging this item: