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John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
John Day Dam is 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River and located at Exit 109 off Interstate 84 in Oregon. The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, smolt monitoring facility, powerhouse and fish-passage facilities on both shores. Many recreation opportunities are available along the shores of Lake Umatilla and on the John Day River, such as boating, fishing, swimming and sail boarding.
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From The Dalles, 25 miles east on I-84.
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These group sites have bear boxes for food storage.
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LEPAGE PARK Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
LePage Park is located at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers just five miles from Rufus, Oregon, and the John Day Dam. Popular activities include river fishing, swimming, water skiing and boating.Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, catfish, and abundant sunfish. A boat ramp is located at the campground for convenient river access.Facilities
The campground offers 22 sites with electric hookups and 20 primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.Natural Features
The park is situated in a river basin with a high desert climate. Mature shade trees line the edges of this open grassy park on the banks of the John Day River. Wildlife is abundant in the area, such as mule deer, waterfowl, and birds of prey.Plymouth Park Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Plymouth Campground is located by the small town of Plymouth, Washington. The day use area and boat launch are on a small island on Lake Umatilla on the Columbia River.Popular activities in the area include fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and hunting.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river.Anglers fish for Chinook, steelhead, walleye, sturgeon, and shad. The boat ramp is located at the day use area for convenient river access.
Facilities
The campground offers 32 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and playground.The day use area has a swim beach, boat ramp, flush toliets, vault toliet and courtesy dock.
Natural Features
The park is situated in a high desert environment on an island on the Columbia River. The island is covered with tall sage and Russian Olive trees, but shade is limited.Wildlife is abundant in the area, and mule deer, waterfowl and raptors are commonly seen.
Nearby Attractions
McNary Dam and Visitor Center and Lake Wallula are two miles upstream from the campground. The lake offers additional opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing.Cliffs Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Rock Creek Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Roosevelt Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Crow Butte Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Umatilla Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Boardman Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Giles French Park Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Arlington - Port Facility
This recreation area is part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
