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About Us

About Lonesome Duck Ranch

Lonesome Duck began in 1995 as a dream and some chicken scratches on a yellow pad. With a tremendous amount of work, persistence, and dedication, Lonesome Duck is now a premiere Southern Oregon vacation destination for trophy trout fly-fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching, and the #1 winter lodging spot for guests snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at majestic Crater Lake National Park. Nature enthusiasts, photographers, and Crater Lake visitors love the comfort provided by the spacious and meticulously maintained guest houses.


Lonesome Duck has expanded over the years and now has 2.5 miles of private access to the Williamson River, one of America's best wild trophy trout fisheries. The guest houses are on 130 acres so your privacy is secure as you enjoy the peaceful and tranquil setting of the ranch. We invite you to come relax and share our dream.

Everyone asks us “how did you come up with the name Lonesome Duck?”

Steve’s all time favorite book and movie is Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove.  Steve and Debbie met at and graduated from the University of Oregon “Ducks”.  There are ducks everywhere on the river and ranch. There were no options—the stars were aligned.  The ranch animals are all named after Lonesome Dove characters: Woodrow (horse), Jasper, Roscoe Brown, July Johnson (llamas), and Clara (dog).  Please come visit and meet the Lonesome Duck crew.

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Be Our Guest

Our managers, Jeff & Tracy, will assist you during your stay with enthusiasm and exceptionally friendly service.

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BOOK YOUR WILLIAMSON RIVER

AND CRATER LAKE ADVENTURE TODAY!


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