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Wallowa Lake State Park, Wallowa Lake, OR

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Wallowa Lake State Park

Oregon state park on the south shore of a glacial lake, at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains, offering camping, lake swimming, fishing and boating.

Wallowa Lake, OR

About Wallowa Lake State Park

Wallowa Lake State Park sits at the southern end of a glacial lake in northeast Oregon, with the Wallowa Mountains rising behind it. The park works well as a base for mountain hikes and water recreation. Its large day-use area has a lakeside beach, fishing spots, picnic tables and reservable picnic areas, and a second picnic area lies along the Wallowa River. Campers can choose from full-hookup sites, tent sites, group areas and two yurts. Nearby, a seasonal marina rents watercraft, and the upriver Little Alps day-use area provides access to a trailhead into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Swimming is unsupervised, and visitors should wear life jackets.

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