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Head of the River

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Head of the River is a National Forest campground near Chiloquin, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chiloquin, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Head of the River sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Williamson River headwaters: Rustic camp at the spring-fed headwaters of the Williamson River, with fly-fishing nearby.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,603 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

42.7319, -121.4195 in Klamath. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Head of the River is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,603 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Head of the River?
No. Head of the River is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Head of the River?
Camping at Head of the River is free.
How many campsites does Head of the River have?
Head of the River has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Head of the River?
No. Head of the River has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Head of the River open?
Head of the River is open from May 15 to October 15.
Is there cell service at Head of the River?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Head of the River itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Head of the River?
Head of the River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

More campgrounds: camping near Chiloquin and campgrounds in Klamath.

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