Williamson Campground
The campground typically operates from June through October. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Williamson Campground is one of the larger developed campgrounds in the Lostine River Canyon, located within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River under a canopy of pine and fir trees, providing welcome shade during summer months. With 13 total sites, including 8 that accommodate tents or trailers and 5 designated tent-only sites, the campground offers variety in camping experiences. All sites are positioned below the campground road, and some of the most sought-after sites sit directly beside the river. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and parking space. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is provided on-site. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for fishing the Lostine River and exploring the adjacent Eagle Cap Wilderness, which requires a free self-issued permit for entry. The setting draws moderate use throughout the season, with riverside sites filling up quickly on weekends and holidays. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine. In Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go 7 miles. The Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at the Forest Boundary. Continue 4 miles on Forest Road 8210. Campground entrance is on the right side of the road.
Location
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Campground Page | |
| USFS Williamson Campground |
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