Geeze, that's too bad about your experience.
It was 1980 I think when I drove thru Klamath Falls and stayed the night there. So likely much smaller and I guess it wasn't much then either. The volcano lake was awesome tho. Great view of the cow ranches too.
I still remember the great $6 turkey dinner I had at Mom's cafe on the north end highway.
I've been to Butte also. LOL.