Collier Memorial State Park — Attraction in Klamath Falls

Collier state park is beautiful Spring Creek Runs Through It. Today I kayaked from the park up to the headwaters and back the water is crystal clear 39 to 42 degrees all year long. Collier park as a Logging Museum. They have all sorts of antique logging equipment and cabins from the 1800s including a doctor's office setup. They are steam powered tractors all sorts of equipment. Each Father's Day they run all the equipment and give rides and a wagon pulled by the steam-powered tractor. They only do this on Father's Day. They also saw logs and slice shingles. The shingles they stamp with call your park and give them away on Father's Day. The other side of Collier Park is a huge area of lawn it borders Spring Creek and the Williamson River. There's also a campground at Collier Park it's a state campground. In 1906 a group of congressmen visited Spring Creek and wanted to make it a national park. They asked Applegate who was the head of Indian Affairs to investigate the possibility. It was rejected due to it might displace too many people. It's really a must-see place. And you need to get there on...

This park is close to Hwy 97 and is easy to miss. There is a sign 1.5 mile out then just a small sign pointing to the campground right at the turn-off. Google maps was not much help on this one either. There are lots of full service sites on level ground and lots of pine trees. The pull thru sites are barely off the road. The road is narrow, but the paving is in good condition and sites have paved pads. The camp host greeted us upon arrival with directions to our site and a park map. Paved trails to clean, free showers. They have carts available to haul firewood to your site. Lots of chipmunks and birds. Nice dirt trail along river with benches and information signage. There are two walking bridges to cross the river plus sidewalks under the hwy bridge. Great logging museum a comfortable walk from the campground. Well worth the hike. Park website claimed laundry facilities available but we did not find them anywhere...

Collier Memorial State Park is the definition of calm and peaceful—a true little slice of nature’s serenity. Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs, enjoy some fresh air, or just slow down for a while, this park delivers in the most beautiful way.

It’s dog-friendly (pups on leashes, of course), so the whole family can enjoy a day out together. Speaking of family, the park is very kid-friendly too, with a nice playground to keep the little ones entertained and a picnic area perfect for lunch under the trees.

Surrounded by nature in every direction, the walking paths here are an easy stroll for all ages—no intense hiking boots required. Just bring your favorite people, your four-legged friend, and maybe a picnic basket, and you’re set for a perfect day at Collier...