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McNary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Umatilla · Oregon · Lake Wallula
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Wallula |
| Location | Umatilla · Oregon · Lake Wallula · 45.93090, -119.27147 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 9:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-922-2268 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-27.
From the official listing
Overview McNary Beach is located on Lake Wallula just upstream of McNary Lock and Dam in eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River. Recreation The lake provides great boating opportunities with the Oregon Boat Ramp just downstream and a nice designated swimming area. The trailhead for the Lewis and Clark trail is also located at the east end of the park. Facilities McNary Beach offers one day-use group picnic shelter with six tables and two fire grills. Natural Features The park is situated along the bank of the Columbia River. Day users enjoy the relaxing shade of the mature trees throughout the park. Nearby Attractions McNary Dam is just downstream with the Pacific Salmon Visitor Center, Oregon Fish Viewing Room and the McNary Dam Wildlife Area with its beautiful natural trails.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 730 turn north onto Beach Access Road, drive for about a mile and then turn right onto McNary Beach Road and that will take you right into McNary Beach Park.
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Trip Card — McNary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or)
Umatilla · Oregon · Lake Wallula
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Umatilla · Oregon · Lake Wallula |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251914 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.