Plymouth Park

Plymouth Park offers convenient access to Lake Umatilla (John Day Reservoir) on the Columbia River near the small town of Plymouth, Washington. The day-use area and boat ramp are located on a small island, providing straightforward launch facilities for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site includes a swim beach, courtesy dock, flush toilets, vault toilets, and drinking water. From Kennewick, take US-395 South to Exit 131, then follow State Route 14 West for 1 mile and turn south on Plymouth Road for approximately 1 mile to the site.

This section of the Columbia River supports diverse fishing opportunities, including Chinook, steelhead, walleye, sturgeon, and shad, making it popular with anglers as well as recreational boaters and water sports enthusiasts. The area is also known for abundant wildlife, with mule deer, waterfowl, and raptors commonly sighted. Nearby attractions include McNary Dam and Visitor Center, Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge, and Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, offering additional exploration opportunities in the region.

For overnight camping, Plymouth Campground offers 32 sites with electric hookups and full amenities. For more information, contact the facility at 541-739-1135.

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.Recreation
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river.

Anglers fish for Chinook, steelhead, walleye,...

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.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.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.
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.

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