If you're interested in a campground surrounded on three sides by 9,000' tall snow-capped mountains and a large, clear lake, this is the area for you. The lake is a popular fishing and boating site. Around the Wallowa Lake area, you can enjoy hiking wilderness trails, horseback riding, bumper boats, canoeing, miniature golf or ride a tramway to the top of one of the mountains (a rise of 4,000'). Wildlife is abundant in the area (check out our downloadable bird list (564k); Acrobat required).
There are gift shops nearby and a thriving artist community which does world-class bronze castings. Tours are available through the foundries and the showroom displays (they'll keep you interested for hours). Wallowa Lake also serves as a gateway to visit Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. There are activities for everyone in the family.
(187k; full park brochure and map; requires Acrobat) (108k; just the campground map; requires Acrobat)
Vital stats 121 full hookup, 89 tent (maximum site 90 feet); 2 yurts; group tent (3 areas, 25 people each). The day-use area and boat ramp open at 6 a.m. each day. Most campsites close for the winter, but 10 sites stay open (with no water service), and the yurts are available all year. For information only, call (541) 432-4185 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Full rate: $21 Tent site: $16 Hiker/Biker (per person/per night): $5 Yurt: $38 Extra vehicle: $5 Group (tent): $53
May 1 to September 30 Full rate: $25 Tent site: $20 Hiker/Biker (per person/per night): $5 Yurt: $38 Extra vehicle: $5 Boat moorage: $10 Group (tent): $74
