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Minam State Recreation Area, La Grande, OR

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Sports & Outdoors

Minam State Recreation Area

A quiet river recreation area on the Wallowa River, known for fishing, boating, rafting, and primitive camping.

La Grande, OR

About Minam State Recreation Area

Minam State Recreation Area follows the Wallowa River and draws anglers, boaters, rafters, and visitors who want solitude. It has two areas linked by the river: a boat launch at Minam Station and a remote campground farther upriver. The campground has primitive sites, a vault toilet, and no flush restrooms, and wildlife such as deer, bear, and elk is common. Raft rentals are available from nearby businesses, and the area sits between two national forests with many hiking trails.

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