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
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 2 routes: Portland*, San Francisco*
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 — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — 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.