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Spillway Park - Chinook 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 · 45.93280, -119.30302 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| 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 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) 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) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-922-2268 |
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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 Spillway Park is located on Lake Umatilla just downstream of McNary Lock and Dam in eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River. Recreation The park provides two overlooks to watch McNary Dam, a volleyball court and access to the McNary Dam Wildlife Area trail system. Facilities Spillway Park offers one day-use group shelter with eight tables and two fire grills. Natural Features The park is situated along the bank of the Columbia River. Day users can enjoy the relaxing shade as they get a beautiful look at McNary Dam. Nearby Attractions The Pacific Salmon Visitor Center, Oregon Fish Viewing Room and the McNary Dam Wildlife Area with its beautiful natural trails are all in close proximity to Spillway Park.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 730 turn north on Devore Road, at the stop sign turn left and continue down the hill past McNary Dam's main parking lot and the Spillway Park Shelter will be on your right once get into the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Umatilla OregonUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersMcNary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or)
2 mi straight-line · Umatilla OregonUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWillow Creek Campground
42 mi straight-line · The Dalles OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceDitch Creek Guard Station Cab
56 mi straight-line · HEPPNER OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSummit Guard Station Bunkhouse
61 mi straight-line · WALLA WALLA Oregon
Trip Card — Spillway Park - Chinook 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 | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251912 · 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.