Head Of The River
Head Of The River is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 42.73191, -121.41951
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/fremont-winema/recarea/…
About Head Of The River
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mazama Campground Dump Station · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 40 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 268 designated routes (535 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of the River Forest Camp | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Upper Williamson | Private campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Upper Williamson Camp | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Jackson Creek Forest Camp | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Jackson Creek | National forest campground | 18 mi | — | — |
| Horseglade | National forest campground | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.