Wallowa Lake State Park

Category: State park

Address: Joseph, OR 97846, USA

Phone: +18005516949

Reviews

Michael Baxter

Jul 25, 2022

Nice campground with easy access to the south side of the lake. When the water level is high, there is no sandy beach and you need to walk through wet, muddy terrain to get to the lake. The campground is a quick 10-15 min drive from downtown Joseph which is awesome for souvenir shops and tons of local restaurant choices. The marina is very close to the campground and also has a huge parking lot if you have a boat. There are tons of squirrels, chipmunks and other members of the rodent family abound in the campground and they are not scarred of people. This campground also has a reputation for lots of deer walking through it. The campground has full hookups at each site with electric, water and sewer, although BE AWARE, they ask you to only dump GREY WATER down the sewer at the site. We talked to our neighbors and they said that is a fairly new "rule" within the last couple years. I would be shocked if everyone in the entire campground just used the single black water dump station at the entrance and not dumped their black tank at their site. As far as I can tell, there's no possible way they could monitor what tank you're dumping in the sewer. THE ONLY NEGATIVE for this campground is the sites are VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. Some sites don't even have 20 feet between your site and the backside of the next camper. It really seemed like they tried to pack as many spots in the campground as they possibly could get away with. If you don't mind being close to all your neighbors, then the campground is great, no other complaints.

Bonnie Lundgren

Jun 10, 2022

Beautiful. The birds were a-flying, the water refreshed our feet after our walking, and my husband skipped a stone ten times. He even fooled a bald eagle into thinking the fish were at the surface!

Ryan Ebert

May 29, 2022

My family has been visiting Wallowa Lake state park since I was a little kid. If you’re coming from Portland or Eugene it is a long long drive but worth it if you’re staying a week or longer. The lake is picturesque and because it’s an older campground the camp sites are more open than newer parks. Lots of wildlife to be seen including bears, deer, and chipmunks.

Paul Weber

Aug 6, 2021

Situated at the North end of Wallowa Lake, it is a great spot to camp in tent or rv ( DRY and Power/Water only ), launch Motorcraft at several different ramps, there is a rocky silty Beach with very clean safe swimming ( 70 degrees ) kayaking, paddle boarding area stretching from the boat ramps at west to the river inlet on the east side, there the water dropped about 20 degrees in temp. This spot is popular for fly fishing. Very nice. Also there was no day use fee being collected. We do prefer the south end as it's a nicer view and less congested for swim and paddle activities. Don't miss the creek / river at the amphitheater parking .. truly idyllic lunch picnic spot. This is a really clean uncrowded beautiful place with the best swimming water ( aside from the ROCKY beach ). Joseph is much nicer than most resort towns and

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Questions & Answers

Is there full hookups and are dogs allowed

Marie Straight | Apr 6, 2018
Teri Champlin | Apr 7, 2018

Dogs on leashes and yes there are full hookups

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Are there trails to go biking along?

Nicole Matallana | Apr 5, 2020
Chrystal Bailey | Apr 6, 2020

Yes

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Do the yurts have electricity?

Gail Wilken | Apr 5, 2021
jason atchley | Apr 6, 2021

The yurts have 4 electrical outlets as well as an electric heater.

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Do the have cabins or a lodge?

Nathan B | Apr 5, 2020
Rich Lani | Apr 6, 2020

There are cabins and lodges to rent. There is also a state park with RV and tent camping where the mule deer walk around like pets.

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Are there any disc golf courses around?

Sarah Gage-Hunt | Apr 5, 2020
Sarah Gage-Hunt | Apr 6, 2020

Went there and found the course. Pole holes are not permanent, but nice mats to tee off from. We were there on a very busy weekend and had to play around two wedding parties and numerous picnickers and campers. Fun little course.

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Can we have a 5th wheel and a tent in the same reserved campsite?

Shannon Mcdaniel | Apr 5, 2020
Lyndon Way | Apr 6, 2020

Make a reservation 9 months in advance for a week or two in summer, as this is Oregon's most popular state park. Pay attention to 5th Wheel site size, if you need room for a tent. Also, you must pay in advance on your credit card. However, whatever you must do will be worth it!

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Free camping weekend??

Susan Magana | Apr 5, 2021
Dee Stone | Apr 6, 2021

How much to rent a cabin

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Can anyb9dy shower 4heee

Jason Low | Nov 6, 2021
Frank Pratt | Nov 7, 2021

Molly is correct

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Are there yurts here

jeanine fowler | Sep 7, 2021
Justin Horn | Sep 8, 2021

There are 2 yard sided yurts that I know of

Do you have boats to rent

Lynette Pekrul | Jul 9, 2021
Del Stephens | Jul 10, 2021

The state park doesn't but the adjacent marina does. Boats, kayaks and other watercraft.

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Does wallowa lake park have a burn ban?

Maria Portillo | Apr 5, 2021
karen ferreira | Apr 6, 2021

I was just there. No campfires

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What kind of fish are in Wallowa Lake? Is the fishing good there?

Sheri Conter | Apr 5, 2021
Jimmy G | Apr 6, 2021

You can catch Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee and even Smallmouth Bass in the lower elevations. Yes its good for fishing!

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Will I be able to get phone reception with ATT

Michael Neely | Apr 5, 2021
Bristol Kelley | Apr 6, 2021

Yes, better than any other carrier

Is the Campground currently open? And will it be open this weekend, just asking bc of the virus.

Matt Dealy | Apr 5, 2020
Tesmond Hurd | Apr 6, 2020

Wallowa Lake's state park is ALWAYS open year round ie: right now. It is current unaffected by the virus situation.

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Which sites have hookups?

Altamae Conrad | Apr 5, 2020
Thom Buras | Apr 6, 2020

121Full hookup, (36 pull-through) $32 88 tent sires with water nearby $20

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Are there open camp spots that are not reservable? First come first serve? Or is everything reserved? I am seeing everything booked.

Maggie Anderson | Apr 5, 2020
Micah Holtzinger | Apr 6, 2020

100% reserve online. There are NO sites held for 1st come 1st serve.

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How far away is there any dirt bike trails from campground?

Cindy Drake | Apr 5, 2020
Debbie Schumacher | Apr 6, 2020

Is there any place in the area to ride ATV

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Can a 26’ trailer park in a tent spot if the space shows it is long enough?

Jeanne Trisler | Apr 5, 2020
SHELLY SIBERT | Apr 6, 2020

If it says what footage of trailer days smaller then yours. No you can put a bigger size in this area

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Wheres the best shore fishing

mike ruff | Apr 5, 2020
Ryan Jacobson | Apr 6, 2020

Near the river

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Do you have to use the tent pad to pitch a tent, especially if there are two tents being used.

Mary Rush | Apr 5, 2020
Micah Holtzinger | Apr 6, 2020

There are no tent pads. There are just logical locations for your tent.

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Which is the best group camp site here??? Recommendation please?

Jessica Aguila. ,r | Apr 5, 2020
Jon Ragsdale | Apr 6, 2020

Wallowa Lake State Park is by far the best. Bathrooms, good sites, can reserve ahead of time.

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Can you camp in a tent with your dog? Are there dog-friendly hiking trails in the area?

Brita Bivens | Apr 6, 2019
Cheriann Reeves | Apr 7, 2019

Our dog loved it! Keep Pup on a leash and watch out for squirrels.

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Can we rent Ice Creek and the amplithiator for a wedding?

Terri Sharp | Apr 6, 2019
Tracy Rehbein | Apr 7, 2019

Yes i believe that you can. I am pretty sure that you can and would be a awesome place for a wedding

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Do they sell firewood? At a reasonable price?

Cheriann Reeves | Apr 6, 2019
Richard Iribarne | Apr 7, 2019

$5 a bundle in a wheelbarrel about 7 or so logs it's always good to burn wood sold at parks. Keeps away invasive bugs.

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Can we 'camp' in our car here? Or do we need to pitch a tent ?

Heather Trivett | Apr 6, 2019
jeff dunham | Apr 7, 2019

As long as you are in your camp spot you can sleep in your car. If there are extra cars with your group then it is an extra charge for parking them. I think it was $7 per night for extra vehicles.

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I am from Alaska. How is the swimming at Wallowa Lake?

The Photographer | Apr 6, 2019
Betsy Lajuenesse | Apr 7, 2019

Didn't go swimming,to cold. Did see some nice beaches and platforms to swim out to.

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Is there a basketball hoop

Beau Elder | Apr 6, 2019
Jacko Johnston | Apr 7, 2019

Not at the park but there is one at a go cart track about 1/4 mile away

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Is highway 82 out of La Grande 33' RV friendly?

Cyndi Ruckert | Apr 6, 2019
Julie Hardy | Apr 7, 2019

Yes it is just fine

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Where can we find wifi? Is there good Verizon cell coverage at the state park?

Cyndi Ruckert | Apr 6, 2019
Nancy Parmenter | Apr 7, 2019

Verizon does well

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we have reservations for next week and our campsite says 50 amp hookup. Would that have a 30 amp hookup also? Really need to know if I need to get a 50 amp to 30 amp plug or not.

Carma Cops | Apr 6, 2019
Michael Foley | Apr 7, 2019

20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV, patios, and picnic tables at each site. The Park includes 24-hour restrooms, showers, and laundry; plus soda pop vending machines and ice for sale. The park’s lobby has coffee, book exchange, TV, telephone fireplace, pool table, and game table for their guests. Wi-Fi is available in the entire park

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Are there any picnic areas available on the 4th of July?

Elizabeth Balli | Apr 6, 2019
Robert Hollingsworth | Apr 7, 2019

There are public picnic areas available, first come first served. Some outside the park.

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Do you know what time the check-in time is at wallowa lake if you have camping/RV reservations?

Leisa Beck | Apr 6, 2019
Toni Lathrop | Apr 7, 2019

I think it's Noon but it may be 1:00 P.M.

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how are the yurts? Do they get stuffy or hot in summer what is in the yurts? Just beds are is there any cabinet space or kitchens

tj blue | Apr 6, 2019
Sandi O'Regan | Apr 7, 2019

The yurts are VERY nice. They have bunks that are queen on the bottom and twin on top. Plus a queen futon. There is heat and windows that open. There is a very nice sky light at the top cornice of the ceiling. My daughter's family stay in the yurts when we all stay in Wallowa State Park. There are no cabinets or kitchens, but a coffee table.

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Is there firewood for sale near by? Reasonable prices? Quantity? At Wallowa State Park.

Robb Hilliard | Apr 6, 2019
Mario Juarez | Apr 7, 2019

Can buy at camp,5$ will last you at least 1 night.

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Are there BBQ stands at each tent site?

Jennifer Hilde | Apr 6, 2019
Sandi O'Regan | Apr 7, 2019

There are BBQ stands in the picnic area. The camp sites have fire pits.

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I was wondering how many cabins you would have available during any weekend in July. We have a very large family and we would like to find a place to have a family reunion. Also, trailer spots. Many of us have motor homes and/or travel trailers.

Judith Reid | Apr 6, 2018
Bryan Clapp | Apr 7, 2018

You'll have to Register with the Park Service prior to you Family Reunion because of the camping sites that are available. Also there is Camping spots for travel trailers and Motor Home's as far as cabins there are cabin's for lease or for Rent during the event with the Reunion. You will have to call Wallowa Lake State Park and work out the details.

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Is there overflow parking? If so where is it in the property?

Gene Peterson | Apr 6, 2018
Matthew Tolley | Apr 7, 2018

Yes there is. Outside of the overnight camping area there are 2 day use parking lots and a very large parking lot at the marina.

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How far away is Joseph?

Marilynn Girard | Apr 6, 2018
Eric Corwin | Apr 7, 2018

About 6 miles north on OR 351. Maybe 10 minutes, tops from the state park.

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