Travel Directions to
the Williamson River Gorge

travel oregon and see the unknown, make your own trails, hiking along the williamson river gorge in southern oregon near crater lake national park.

The lower gorge on the Williamson River in autumn's twilight.

The Williamson River Gorge on the
southeastern corner of Crater Lake National Park

Lower Williamson River Gorge Hike/Walk: Follow Map as indicated to the turn off for Collier State Park campground. Turn onto that road; immediately the road forks, take the road to the left. In about 1.5 miles the road will fork again, stay left, then take the first dirt road on the left. You’ll see the rock bluffs ahead; the road will turn right & head east running parallel to the bluffs. Continue on that road until it dead-ends at the entrance to the lower gorge. Moderate Vehicle Clearance.

Upper Williamson River Gorge Hike: Follow Map as indicated as if driving to Collier State Park. Don’t turn off at the park, but stay on 97. You’ll drive over a bridge & up a hill. Approximately 5 miles after the bridge look for a sign on the right, which says, “Deer Next 26 Miles.” Immediately after the sign, you’ll see three dirt roads on the right. Take the middle one. Follow it east, don’t take any turnoffs; look for a big pine clearing on the bluff overlooking the gorge. When you arrive at the rock bluff over looking the gorge, find a place to park & hike down into the gorge. The total length of the gorge in its entirety is 5 miles. Note: If you’re considering an attempt at the middle gorge, it “tunnels” & is all but impassable. Moderate Vehicle Clearance.

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 the williamson river gorge in the fremont winema national forest on the southeastern corner of crater lake national park.

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located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

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