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Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site

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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Kimball Park is one of my favorite places anywhere. It's located on the headwaters of Wood River. The water is crystal clear and cold. The water temperature is usually between 39 and 42Β° all year long. Kimball park has become a popular place to kayak. Most people put in at Kimball Park and pull out... People often mention water, park, area, clean, Kimball, Wood, River, small,


Address

ξƒˆJackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site, Chiloquin, OR 97624

Website

stateparks.oregon.gov

Contact

ξ‚°(800) 551-6949

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (153 reviews)

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  • 5/5 terry b. 2 years ago on Google
    Kimball Park is one of my favorite places anywhere. It's located on the headwaters of Wood River. The water is crystal clear and cold. The water temperature is usually between 39 and 42Β° all year long. Kimball park has become a popular place to kayak. Most people put in at Kimball Park and pull out at the Wood River day use area 3 miles down the road from Kimball Park. The trip down to the day use area via the river at six and a half miles. It meanders between the forest and beautiful meadows. If you are a kayaking down the river there is a very small irrigation dam you can either Port around the dam or shoot through it. If you shoot through it you have to lay down in your kayak or canoe it's very narrow only about three or four feet. I have also kayaked from Kimball Park down to fort Klamath. When I do that I leave my bicycle under the bridge at fort Klamath so I can ride back up to my truck. If I kayak to the Wood River day use area I leave my bicycle at the day use area and secure it to a post at the day use area then ride it back to Kimball park where my truck is located. There are also a few small camping sites available. There are also a restroom. At the upper most part of the park there is a small footbridge so you are able to access the actual headwaters where comes out of the mountain. Be sure to take your camera with you! The park is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. The park also has a small corral for horses. The park is really small and it's become extremely popular the last 2 years. I have been going there for decades. I've always enjoyed taking my dogs with me. One of the great advantages to letting them swim their is the water as crystal clear and clean. The dogs come out clean without having to give them a bath and they love it. There are a few picnic tables. If you have a large RV or trailer I wouldn't recommend it there's not enough room.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 TJ M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful spot. We were the only ones there in October. So quiet and peaceful. Crystal clear water. Wish it had been warmer to kayak.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bonnie M. 9 months ago on Google
    Spent the night there this week. It is first come first serve and the cost is $11.00 a night. We arrived around 2 P.M. and found several open camp sites. The mosquitos abounded, but we were prepared for that and had a pleasant enough time. The area was very clean and well maintained. Access to the water was easy and we waded out as the bottom was sand and small pebbles. Overall it was a quiet and lovely place to camp.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 What to do in Southern O. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful spot to drop in to paddle to the Wood River Day Use area, but be forewarned the water is freezing cold. There is camping available but it is very dusty.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sky Lakes Wilderness A. 2 years ago on Google
    Our favorite place to guide is on this spectacular adventure down the Wood River! It is awesome with the clarity of the waters. Really a must-paddle location!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 V l. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely state park. I would definitely stay here again. Campground was packed when I arrived Sunday afternoon. I was able to snag campsite 1 though! Park ranger was very kind and the bathrooms are clean
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sandra D. 1 year ago on Google
    This campground was clean and quiet. We were there on a Sunday night in early June and there were 3 cars there. The pit toilets were clean and the campground was clean. The river was beautiful and the weather was cool. Awesome place.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bobby F. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was gorgeous, bring a kayak or canoe the water is not really for swimming. You'll disturb the teal blue Majestic Waters if you try.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Julie S. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous! The water is crystal clear, and freezing! We started here on our paddle boards and went down the Wood River quite a ways. Beautiful but so, so cold!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ryan A. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place. With very cold water, very nice on a hot summer day.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dean C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Oasis. Very cold mountain fed river.

  • 5/5 Patricia C. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place. Will return for more adventure.

  • 5/5 Lauren W. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous. One of my favorite spots in the world - magical and wonderful.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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