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Plymouth Park Campground

Plymouth Park Campground (Photo Credit: Alison Bruggeman)

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(Camping, Campgrounds, Fishing, Rivers & Streams, Water Sports, Kayaking, Paddleboarding)

Overview

Summary

Located along the Lake Umatilla section of the Columbia River, Plymouth Park Campground sits just below McNary Lock and Dam on the Washington State side. If you are looking for a clean and easily accessible campground with pull-through parking, Plymouth Park Campground is the place for you. The campground is right off the highway, but surrounded by many tall trees making it feel quite secluded. Get ready to relax!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Russian Olive trees offer some shade, but summer months can be hot. The grounds are well kept with green grass, clean bathrooms, and a fun playground for the kids. The...

Russian Olive trees offer some shade, but summer months can be hot. The grounds are well kept with green grass, clean bathrooms, and a fun playground for the kids. The day use area is located nearby, about a mile away, keeping traffic through the campground minimal. The day-use area offers ample parking, restrooms, picnic tables, a swim beach, and shade trees Also nearby, and within walking or biking distance, is the Portage Route Trail–don’t forget your flashlight.

The campground is a loop of pull-through parking spots with nice pavement throughout. The paved loop provides a perfect place to bike, scooter, or skateboard throughout the day. The electric and water hooks up for trailers are nice, easy to get to, and in good working condition. There is a dump station at the campground as well.

Reservations
Yes

Amenities
Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, electric and water hookups. The campground offers flush and pit toilets, showers, an RV dump station, and a playground. The day use area nearby offers a boat launch and swimming area.

Regulations
Pets must be kept on a 6 foot leash. There is a 14 day stay maximum per 30 day time period.

Wildlife Awareness
We are all so fortunate to recreate in the Blue Mountains and Walla Walla Valley. So many opportunities exist to play outside, whether in a national forest, wilderness area, or on a Wild and Scenic River. With these opportunities comes great responsibility to appreciate that we are mere visitors and should all take pride in being good stewards of the wild.

Many animals call these protected places home, including moose, elk, bear, cougar, bobcat, and snakes to name a few. Take precautions to respect their home and understand the appropriate response should an encounter occur.

Additionally, many plant species thrive in the Blue Mountains, so staying on trail is always good practice.

Carry First Aid supplies to better respond to accidents or encounters, and always let others know where the day’s adventure is taking you.

Field Notes
Disclaimer: While the Outside Walla Walla team has enjoyed all the adventures listed on this site, we cannot provide real-time conditions & maintenance reports. Extreme weather can change access overnight. Volunteer groups might lose capacity to manage trail systems. We do our best to report that information and update our site accordingly, but please read our Disclaimer (footer) and proceed with any adventure as your comfort level allows.

WHAT TO DO

Camping

There are 32 campsites (29 are pull-through) with electric and water service available by reservation.

Kayak / Paddleboard

The day-use area is an island, providing a nice, protected area for paddling when the wind makes the Columbia River choppy.

Fishing

The boat launch is located at the day-use area along with a courtesy dock for shore fishing. Fishing regulations are highly specific and based on location and species. Please always consult the latest information available from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.