Wallowa Lake State Park - United States
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Best time to visit Wallowa Lake State Park
Mid-June through early September offers the warmest, driest weather and the best access to lake activities, trails, and the tramway to Mount Howard. July and August are peak months with full campground occupancy, so reservations should be made months in advance. Late May and September are quieter shoulder seasons with cooler nights and fewer crowds, though some concessions may operate on limited hours. The campground typically closes for winter due to snow, so RV travelers should confirm the season opening before booking.
Campground closed for winter; snow and ice on access roads
Campground closed for winter
Campground closed, lingering snow
Campground typically closed until late in the month
Shoulder season; cold nights, variable weather
Wildflowers peak; trails clearing of snow
Peak season; reserve well in advance
Peak season; watch for wildfire smoke
Pleasant shoulder season with cool nights
Campground usually closes mid to late month
Campground closed for winter
Campground closed for winter
Things to do at Wallowa Lake State Park
- Wallowa Lake Tramway to Mount Howard EasyRV parking available
The Wallowa Lake Tramway carries riders from the valley floor to the 8,150-foot summit of Mount Howard. The 15-minute tramway ride rises 3,700 feet, offering an easy means to gain the high elevations that otherwise must be ascended by a steep, strenuous hike. The gondola is the steepest vertical lift for a four-passenger gondola in North America. fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/regions/Pacific_Northwest/MtHoward/
- High Wallowa Loop Trail EasyRV parking available
A short alpine loop at the top of the tramway with panoramic views. The High Wallowa Loop National Recreation Trail is composed of a main loop and two side spurs totaling about 1.2 miles, beginning at the Wallowa Lake Tramway building on Mount Howard, with views of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake, the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Seven Devil Mountains of Idaho, and the Wallowa Valley. fs.usda.gov/r06/wallowa-whitman/recreation/trails/high-wallowa-loop-national-recreation-trail-1813
- West Fork Wallowa River to Ice Lake StrenuousRV parking available
A strenuous backcountry hike into the Eagle Cap Wilderness starting from the Wallowa Lake Trailhead at the south end of the park. The trailhead provides access to Chief Joseph Mountain Trail, East Fork Wallowa Trail, and the West Fork Wallowa Trail, which provide access to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Ice Lake is roughly 16 miles round trip with significant elevation gain. fs.usda.gov/r06/wallowa-whitman/recreation/wallowa-lake-trailhead
- Chief Joseph Mountain Trail StrenuousRV parking available
A scenic day hike climbing above Wallowa Lake with views of the Wallowa Valley and surrounding peaks. The trail begins near the park and heads into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. All wilderness visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a Wilderness Visitor Permit before entering; permits are free and self-issued at trailheads. fs.usda.gov/r06/wallowa-whitman/recreation/wallowa-lake-trailhead
- Wallowa Lake Boating and Swimming EasyRV parking available
Wallowa Lake is a 1,500-acre glacial lake popular for boating, swimming, and paddling. A marina near the park offers boat rentals and launching. Kokanee and rainbow trout fishing are popular from shore and boat.
- Wildflower Viewing on Mount Howard EasyRV parking available
The Mount Howard summit offers exceptional subalpine wildflower viewing in mid-summer. July and August provide visitors the best opportunities for wildflower viewing. At over 8,000 feet in elevation, the summit hosts open subalpine grassland intermixed with whitebark pine and subalpine fir communities, with panoramic views of the Wallowa Mountains and Wallowa Valley. fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/regions/Pacific_Northwest/MtHoward/
- Old Chief Joseph Gravesite EasyRV parking available
A historic site just north of the park honoring Old Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu), who is buried overlooking Wallowa Lake. The site includes a short interpretive walk and has roadside parking suitable for most RVs.
- Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site EasyRV parking available
An Oregon state heritage site adjacent to the north end of Wallowa Lake with easy walking paths through meadows once central to Nez Perce homelands. The gentle loop trails offer views of the lake and the Wallowa Mountains.
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Wallowa Lake State Park, OR, United States
How to get to Wallowa Lake State Park
The park is reached from the town of Joseph, Oregon, via State Highway 82, which becomes Highway 351 south to the lake. From La Grande, Oregon, drivers follow Oregon Highway 82 about 70 miles to Joseph, roughly a 90-minute drive, then continue about 6 miles south to the park. From Boise, Idaho, the trip is approximately 4.5 hours via I-84 and Highway 82. RVers should note that the final approach on Highway 351 is a winding two-lane road along the lake with limited pullouts, and snow chains may be required in shoulder seasons. The nearest commercial airports for fly-and-rent trips are in Boise, Idaho, and Pasco, Washington, each about 4 hours away.
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