Wallowa Lake State Park


Pretty Wallowa Lake State Park is the center of activities at the lake's south end. A swimming beach and a boat launch bustle madly in summer, and you can rent a variety of boats at the marina here, along with fishing gear. The best hiking is from the end of Wallowa Lake Rd.


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