Extending from northeastern Oregon to southeastern Washington, Lake Wallula is a 64-mile long open, glassy lake that offers an array of recreation and outdoor fun. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a multi-purpose reservoir for the area, the lake is named after Oregon Senator Charles L. McNary. It features no less than 22 recreational areas around the perimeter, which offer boating, camping, fishing, swimming, water skiing, wakeboarding, and seasonal hunting. There are also campgrounds, public boat launching facilities, group picnic areas, and remote beaches to enjoy as well as the 3,500-acre McNary National Wildlife Refuge, which protects large numbers of resident and migrating waterfowl.

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