Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Spillway Park (LP) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 300
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 299 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 300 people per site
- Loops: SPILLWAY PARK - CHINOOK SHELTER (OR)
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.
1 campsite at Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)
Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 9:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SPILLWAY PARK - CHINOOK SHELTER (OR) | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 300 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Highway 730 turn north on Devore Road, at the stop sign turn left and continue down the hill past McNary Dam's main parking lot and the Spillway Park Shelter will be on your right once get into the park.
45.93280, -119.30302 · 45°55'58.1"N 119°18'10.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 46 | 56 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 89 | 88 | 78 | 64 | 51 | 41 |
| Low °F | 30 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 53 | 44 | 35 | 31 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)
- Can you reserve a site at Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)?
- Yes, Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or).
- Does Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or) have hookups?
- Electric.
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Contact
- Phone 541-922-2268
- Email McNaryParks&Recreation@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-27.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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