State Recreation Area · Oregon, United States
Minam State Recreation Area
Minam State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Oregon, United States.
State Recreation Area · Oregon, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
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| Location | Eastern Oregon, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 45.7832° N, 117.7180° W |
| Managed by | Oregon state park system |
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About Minam State Recreation Area
Minam State Recreation Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. Administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, it covers about 600 acres (240 ha) along the Wallowa River north of La Grande in Wallowa County. The park is off Oregon Route 82 about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Elgin. The park, generally open all year, has 22 primitive campsites, restrooms, a boat ramp, and a walking trail. Visitors may picnic, go boating on the river, or fish for steelhead. Wildlife in the area includes deer, bear, elk, and an occasional cougar or bighorn sheep.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Elgin, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles northeast of Elgin |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Spokane International Airport (GEG) · Spokane, United States · 127.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Fields Spring State Park
Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Hilgard Junction State Park
More parks in Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minam State Recreation Area?
Minam State Recreation Area is in Oregon, United States (45.7832° N, 117.7180° W).
Does Minam State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Minam State Recreation Area are limited.
How do I get to Minam State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Elgin, Oregon. about 15 miles northeast of Elgin.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oregon_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Oregon state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minam_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).