Within Wallowa National Forest, Williamson Campground operates as a standard Forest Service facility along the Lostine River. The campground accommodates RVs up to 18 feet and offers both drive-in and walk-in sites with basic amenities including pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Campers report the river provides a constant sound backdrop and serves as a water source for filtering or cooling off. Sites typically fit one tent comfortably, with some larger spots potentially handling a second tent. Trees throughout the area work well for hammock setup. Even during busy periods like Fourth of July week, sites remain available. The facility maintains typical Forest Service standards with pit toilets kept reasonably clean for backcountry conditions. Campgrounds around Wallowa National Forest offer similar riverside settings for those exploring the region.
Description
The 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 enjoying the canyon or adjacent Eagle Cap Wilderness. The facility offers 8 tent/trailer sites and 5 tent-only sites which located below the campground road. Some of the favorite sites during weekends and holidays are next to the river.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWilliamson Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
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.
Coordinates
45.34227854 N
117.411624 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 2 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 50 min from Boise, ID







