Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter

Lake Wallula, OR · ≈6.4 mi to Hermiston
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
6.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Group reservation up to 300 people
  • Day hikers and picnickers
  • Disc golf and fishing outings
  • Pet-friendly day trips
  • ADA-accessible day use

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size
  • Cabin or shelter rentals

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 300 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
Day Use AreaDisc GolfFishingHikingInformation SiteObservation SitePicnicking
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Hermiston, ~6.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Primitive campground