Plymouth Park
Plymouth Park
Part of John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
Overview
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.Important Notices
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.
RV sites are limited to one RV unit and one tent OR two tents. Maximum occupancy of eight people per site.
Tent sites are limited to two tents. Maximum occupancy of eight people per site.
Trailer or RV Camping will not be allowed unless tow vehicle is present. If renting from local outfitter, please contact John Day Dam Ranger office at 541 739-1135 to schedule drop off. Having the tow vehicle present with the Trailer or RV is for emergency purposes.
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-----Updated COVID-19 Terms and Conditions-----
• 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.
Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Birding - Birding
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Kayaking - Kayaking
- Tubing - Tubing
- Water Access - Water Access
- Star Gazing - Star Gazing
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 541-739-1135
Christy RDPlymouth, WA 99346
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site Paradise, Loop PPAR, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25 , Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop PPAR, Type Standard Electric
