Wallowa Lake State Park is located along the shore of Wallowa Lake in the heart of Eastern Oregon's scenic Wallowa Mountains, known as the Switzerland of America, with mountains rising 9,000 feet. The camping area provides 89 tent campsites, 121 trailer spaces with utility hookups, 1 cabin, 2 yurts, and 3 group tent camping areas. Mountain climbing, hiking, horseback riding, parasailing, camping, nature study, fishing, and boating are popular activities. The park offers a marina with a reservable boat moorage. Wildlife is abundant in the area.
The park is managed by Oregon State Parks and is located at 72214 Marina Lane, Joseph, OR 97846, Phone: 541-432-4185.
From Portland: Take I-84 East for 259 miles to exit 261 for OR-82 toward Elgin/La Grande. Turn right at Island Ave/OR-82. Continue to follow OR-82 for 1.6 miles. Turn left at N McAlister Rd/OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 17.7 miles. Turn right at Albany St/OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 34.2 miles. Slight left at OR-82/State St/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 10 miles. Turn right at OR-82/N River St/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 6.3 miles. Turn left at E Wallowa Ave. Turn right at N East St. Turn left at Joseph-Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to Wallowa Lake State Park. Trip distance: 334 miles, 6 hours.
From Boise: Take I-84 West for 165 miles to exit 261 for OR-82 toward Elgin/La Grande. Turn right at Island Ave/OR-82. Continue to follow OR-82 for 1.6 miles. Turn left at N McAlister Rd/OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 17.7 miles. Turn right at Albany St/OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 34.2 miles. Slight left at OR-82/State St/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 10 miles. Turn right at OR-82/N River St/Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 6.3 miles. Turn left at E Wallowa Ave. Turn right at N East St. Turn left at Joseph-Wallowa Lake Hwy. Continue to Wallowa Lake State Park. Trip distance: 240 miles, 4.5 hours.