Lake Wallula: Lake Wallula lies directly behind McNary Lock and Dam. It extends 64 miles upstream to the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site (about 27 miles above Pasco, Washington), on the Columbia River. The lake also extends up the Snake River to Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. Lake Wallula has a water surface area of 38,800 acres, with 242 miles of shoreline. The lake has a normal operating range between 340 and 335 feet above sea level.
Wallula / Sacajawea Lake Report: Did you know that there is a nature area at Hood Park? If you didn’t your are not alone. The Natural Resource staff at Ice Harbor decided it was not only time you did know but that it should be available and accessible for everyone to enjoy. Read more...
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PASS INFORMATION: The Golden Age and the Golden Access Passports will no longer be issued after 01 January 2007. They are being replaced with the new America the Beautiful Pass program created by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, passed by Congress. More Information...
Lands: The 16,908 acres of public lands surrounding the lake are utilized for public recreational purposes, wildlife habitat, wildlife mitigation and water-connected industrial development. At the present time, approximately 2,400 acres are licensed either to State or local park agencies. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leases approximately 3,500 acres of public lands as part of the McNary National Wildlife Refuge. Port districts own approximately 1,500 acres within the boundary for industrial development. Facilities operated by commercial concessionaires or boat clubs are available at eight locations. Public boat launching facilities are available at 17 locations along the shoreline.