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Located at Wallula Junction near Touchet in Walla Walla County, this boat ramp provides access to Lake Wallula on the Columbia River at mile marker 312. The site is situated in the scenic Wallula Gap and serves as a gateway for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters heading onto the reservoir. To reach the ramp, take US 730 toward Umatilla, then turn right on Port Kelly Road. Note that nearby grain elevator facilities are private property.
This access point is ideal for paddlers exploring the relatively calm waters of Lake Wallula, a reservoir created by McNary Dam. The site is near McNary National Wildlife Refuge, making it an excellent starting point for wildlife viewing and paddling trips along this section of the Columbia River. The area attracts a mix of recreational boaters and is managed by the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees water management and recreation in the area.