Head of the River Campground

Free camping

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Fremont-Winema National Forest Fees: No fee Season: 05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services Status: closed Reservations: First come, first served Located 50 minutes northeast of Chiloquin, OR, Head of the River Campground is a rustic forest camp situated at the headwaters of the Williamson River at the base of the hillside. The pure, spring-fed river flows by the rustic campground. There are five campsites and one vaulted toiled. Amenities include picnic tables and camp fire rings. June and July are heavy mosquito months, so bring bug spray. There are no official trails for hiking at Head of the River, but you can walk down to the bank. Fly-fishing opportunities abound nearby; check the State of Oregon fishing regulations for precise locations. Head of the River is a popular campground for hunters in the fall. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water. Rules: Due to small turn arounds, RV's not recommended. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/?recid=59721 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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