Head Of The River Campground
Open for the primary season May 15 through October 15 with full services. From October 16 through May 14, the campground remains open with reduced services. No reservations; first-come, first-served only. No potable water available.
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will be similarly strong in the same areas on Tuesday afternoon and evening. But, with improved minimum humidity levels that will be just shy of critical thresholds. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Head of the River Campground sits at the base of a forested hillside where the Williamson River emerges from its spring-fed headwaters. This small, rustic campground in the Fremont-Winema National Forest offers five campsites along the pure, cold river. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and a single vault toilet serves the campground. There is no potable water, so campers must pack in their own supply. The campground draws fly-fishers targeting the Williamson River's renowned trout population, and hunters favor the site during fall seasons. While there are no formal trails, visitors can walk down to the riverbank to explore. The small access roads and tight turnarounds make this campground unsuitable for RVs. Be prepared for heavy mosquito activity in June and July. The campground is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.
Directions
From Chiloquin, OR take Sprague River Road east towards Sprague River for approximately 5 miles, then turn left onto Williamson River Road. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 4648, then left again onto FS Road 4648030. The campground is at the end of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 947-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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