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Sand Station Recreation Area (Lake Wallula)

General Information
Type of Recreation: Camping and Day-Use
State: Oregon
County: Umatilla
Administering Office: McNary Lock & Dam
Location: Lake Wallula, Columbia River Mile 300, south river bank
Acreage: 8
Highway Directions: 10.5 miles east of Umatilla, Oregon and Highway 730. Follow highway signs.

Facilities
Camping Area:
Space available for 5-10 tents near the beach
5 tent/RV sites
Shade
Barbeque Grills
Fire Rings

Day-Use Area:
Tables
Shade
Fire/Grills
Vault Toilets
Swimming Area (own risk)

Season and Hours of Operation
Year round, during daylight hours. Quiet hours enforced 10 pm to 6 am

Operating Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Address: PO Box 1230
Umatilla, OR 97882-1441
Phone: 541-922-2268 Recreation Information

Distance to Nearest
Hospital: 17 Miles (Good Shepherd Hospital, 541-567-6483)
Grocery Store: 3 Miles
Motel: 21 Miles
Restaurant: 21 Miles
Airport: 27 Miles
Auto Mechanic: 22 Miles

Notes
Pets must be kept on a leash. Horses and hunting are prohibited. Camping is allowed in designated areas only. Campers must register and are limited to 14 days per 30 day period. No lifeguard is present; swim at your own risk. In an emergency call 911.

Contact Us

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
McNary Natural Resources Management Office
PO Box 1230
Umatilla, OR 97882
Phone: 541-922-2268
E-mail: McNaryParks&Recreation@usace.army.mil
(Manages from McNary Dam to Hwy 12 Bridge)

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