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 July 21 at 4:43PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades and along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, including Fire Weather Zones 617...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * 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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