Plymouth Park

John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

Do you have questions about our parks?
- LePage Park Gate House (Apr 15 - Oct 15): 541-739-2713
- Plymouth Park Gate House (Apr 15 - Oct 15): 509-783-1270
- John Day Dam (Year-Round): 541-739-1135
All reservations are made on Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Need to Know

Apr 15-Oct 15 LePage Park Gate House: 541 739-2713

Apr 15-Oct 15 Plymouth Park Gate House: 509 783-1270

Year round John Day Dam: 541 739-1135
Camping limited to 14 days within a 30-consecutive day period.
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• Face masks are optional for all visitors in campgrounds.

• Restrooms will be open and cleaned, however visitors need to take necessary precautions to ensure personal hygiene. Restrooms are only as sanitary as the last user.

• Bring your own soap, hand sanitizer and other hygienic products.

• Your health depends on the actions you take. Public facilities are only as clean as the last visitor.

• Please help keep our communities safe!

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$5 fee for extra vehicles
Additional tent sites are available on a first come, first servedbasis on weekends and holidays.
Pets are allowed and must be kept on a maximum 6ft leash at all times.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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Christy RD Plymouth WA 99346

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-739-1135

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Kennewick, Washington take US-395 South or 23 Miles to Exit 131. Merge onto State Route 14 West and continue for 1 mile. Turn south onto Plymouth Road and continue for 1 mile. Follow the curve to Christie Road. The campground is the first left and the day use area is the second left.

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