Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site

Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site is a recreation area where a spring creates the beginning of the Wood River in a mountain setting. The landscape shows evergreen forests, aspen groves, and open water in a valley surrounded by forested slopes.

The site was created in 1955 when the Oregon Board of Forestry transferred land to honor forest warden Jackson F. Kimball. This action preserved access to the spring and surrounding forest for public use in a strategic mountain location.

The spring represents a focal point where visitors can observe how water shapes the local landscape and supports the recreation activities around it. Local communities value this site for its role in sustaining both wildlife and outdoor traditions in the region.

The site offers ten primitive campsites and two horse camps available from May to November, with basic facilities throughout. Visitors should prepare for simple accommodations and check conditions in this mountain location before arriving.

The spring water arrives here after traveling underground from higher elevations in the mountain range above. Few visitors realize the water has journeyed beneath the surface before emerging into the visible lagoon and river.

Location: Klamath County

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=166

GPS coordinates: 42.73850,-121.98000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08