Forest Service campground

Williamson Campground

Forest Service campground in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Wallowa County, Oregon. In the Joseph area.

Managed by: Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Sites: 9 9 standard non-electric
Hookups: None listed
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Wallowa County

Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

backpacking
camping
fishing
hiking
photography
water access
wilderness

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.

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 holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground.

Confirm before you go

Recreation.gov

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

Overview

Facilities

What people do here

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