Wallowa Lake Camp

Facility:
This facility has a multitude of features to accommodate large and small groups for a variety of events. Besides the beautiful main lodge for meals and fireside meetings, lodging is provided in rustic or deluxe cabins with comfortable accommodations for individuals, families, and groups of 15 to 90 persons. Food requirements and other arrangements can be made for group and individual needs.

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Location:
In northeastern Oregon, at the south end of Wallowa Lake, on Hwy 82 south of the cities of Enterprise and Joseph. Easily accessible from most of eastern Oregon, Washington, and northern Idaho

Setting:
Wallowa Lake Camp is located near the south end of a large, pristine, glacial lake at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains and the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. Towering mountains and evergreens, a river, and the nearby lake provide a peaceful, picturesque setting.

Features:
Available activities on-site include volleyball, basketball, badminton, baseball, horseshoes, campfires, crafts, outdoor education, and a ropes course. There are both inside and outside environments for worship, personal meditation, and group discussions. Horseback riding is one of our most popular summer camps. Set within a prime resort area, nearby activities include boating, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, a tramway to superb high mountain views, wildlife and wildflower photography, llama treks, horseback rides, backcountry hiking and camping, whitewater rafting, and scenic air flights. Places to visit include antique shops, art galleries, bronze foundry tours, Nez Perce historic sites, and Hells Canyon.

Site Reservations:
Wallowa Lake Camp is available for use by many nonprofit groups. Call them at (541) 432-1271 or email the camp staff at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for reservation information and availability.

Volunteer:
The Oregon-Idaho camping ministry has been built on volunteer service. We all have been given gifts to share for the Body of Christ. What can you do?
Click here to read more about the kinds of volunteers our sites need and what to expect if you volunteer.
Click here to find the link: Apply to volunteer at Wallowa Lake Camp.

Important Camp Rules:
Wallowa Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian, family-oriented facility. Please note the following rules:

We do not allow alcohol on the premises except for religious purposes (Holy Communion).
Illicit drugs, weapons, hostility, foul language or belligerent behavior have no place at camp.
Smoking is discouraged and only permissible outside in designated areas.
Pets are also discouraged, only allowed in private vehicles and pet exercise areas away from the main camp, and must be on a leash at all times; absolutely no pets in buildings.

Wallowa Lake Recreational Activities:
Check the websites listed for current prices.

See Wallowa Lake Tourism website: www.wallowalake.net

Note: all activities engaged off-site of camp property are not considered part of the camp program (unless organized and led by camp staff specifically during the morning and late afternoon “activity times”), but are the private responsibility of each individual or family, who assume personal liability for all activities.

Bumper Boats:

Paddleboats (seat 3), Rowboats (seat 4), Canoes (seat 2) ,Motorboats and Party Boats for rent, contact Wallowa Lake Marina: http://www.wallowalake.net/WallowaLakeMarina.html

Horseback Riding - For options contact Eagle Cap Pack Station: http://www.eaglecapwildernesspackstation.com

Parasailing - For more info see: http://www.eaglecapwildernesspackstation.com

Water Sledding - . See: http://www.eaglecapwildernesspackstation.com

Scenic Flight in a private charter airplane - Best to make advance reservations: Call Joe at Spence Air Service 541-426-3288.

Tramway Ride to top of Mt. Howard - fantastic experience, a “must-do” when at Wallowa Lake. Well worth the price. http://www.wallowalaketramway.com

Go Karts

Miniature Golf

Hiking from Wallowa Lake area: http://www.wallowalake.com/Hiking.htm Recreation in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Eagle Cap Wilderness: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w

Bird Watching: Download the Wallowa Lake Bird Watching List: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/images/pdf/wallowa_birds.pdf

Swimming in the lake - important: there is no lifeguard on duty at the lake during this time.

Shopping - many great gift shops in the area.

Other activities in Joseph, Oregon and the surrounding areas:

See Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce webpage: http://www.wallowacountychamber.com

Direct link to Events Calendar for Wallowa County: http://www.wallowacountychamber.com/calendar.htm

There are lots of great Art Galleries and Shops in Joseph to visit. Wallowa County Museum: http://www.co.wallowa.or.us/museum

Go on an auto tour of some of beautiful Wallowa County. Maps available at Camp.
Alpine Meadows 18-hole Golf Course: in Enterprise: 421-426-3246

Recreation in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Eagle Cap Wilderness: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: http://www.fs.fed.us/hellscanyon

Jet boat tours and whitewater raft trips in Hells Canyon: http://www.hellscanyonadventures.com or http://www.snakedancerexcursions.com or: http://www.aardvarksadventureco.com