Williamson Campground
Williamson Campground is one of the larger campgrounds in the Lostine River Canyon. Situated along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, the campground has lots of shady pine and fir trees which makes it popular for summer and fall campers. The facility offers 8 tent/trailer sites and 5 tent-only sites which are located below the campground road. Nearby attractions include Lostine Canyon and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The primary season of use is generally June through October. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass… |
The facility offers 8 tent/trailer sites and 5 tent-only sites which are located below the campground road. All sites have picnic tables, fire rings and parking spaces.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hand gliders and other mechanical equipment are prohibited in the wilderness area. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Enterprise, Oregon travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine, Oregon; In Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go 7 miles; The Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; Continue 4 miles on Forest Road 8210; Campground entrance is on right side of road.
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.3422° N, 117.4116° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
26 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
28 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
35 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
42 mi from the campground · 141 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Sports Corral ↗ | 8.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 11.4 miBear Wallow Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.5 miBear Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Eagle Cap Wilderness, which overlaps Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 acres
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Williamson Campground?
Sites at Williamson Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Williamson Campground?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass…
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Williamson Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Williamson Campground?
Williamson Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Williamson Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Williamson Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Canyon Forest Camp (0.7 mi), Walla Walla Forest Camp (1.8 mi), and Irondyke Forest Camp (3.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby