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Klamath Falls, Oregon

Klamath Falls is a city in and the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city was originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867.

Type CityPopulation 21,813

Why go

  • City in Oregon, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Crater Lake National Park.
  • Served by Crater Lake Klamath Regional Airport (LMT).

History

Klamath Falls is a city in and the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city was originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867. It was named after the Link River, on whose falls the city was sited. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1893. The population was 21,813 at the 2020 census. With its suburb Altamont, a census-designated place, the combined population of the towns is 42,046 residents. The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, at the foothills of the Cascade Range, and is home to the Oregon Institute of Technology.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Crater Lake Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) 4 mi to the centre
3000 Airport Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Portland, San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Chiloquin State Airport (CHZ) 26 mi to the centre
Chiloquin, OR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dillon Field Airport 6 mi to the centre
Klamath Falls, OR, US
Outdoor
Sky Wagon Ranch Airport 13 mi to the centre
Klamath Falls, OR, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Crater Lake Klamath Regional Airport (LMT); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LMT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Portland, San Francisco).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Klamath Falls, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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