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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:58AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Wednesday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
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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