State Parks Near Walla Walla, Washington
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Walla Walla, including 5 parks across the line in Oregon. The closest is Lewis and Clark Trail State Park, about 20 mi northeast of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park20 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 41 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Walla Walla, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Walla Walla; driving distance is usually longer.
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
The park supports swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark Trail State Park →Sacajawea Historical State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sacajawea Historical State Park →Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Popular activities here are horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area →Lyons Ferry State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lyons Ferry State Park →Hat Rock State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hat Rock State Park →Columbia Plateau State Park Trail
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Columbia Plateau State Park Trail →Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site
Things to do include wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site →Minam State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Minam State Recreation Area →Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
Visitors come for wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor →Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Walla Walla
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park 20 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area 37 mi south · Campground listed
- Minam State Recreation Area 43 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor 44 mi southeast · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Walla Walla
- Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area 37 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Walla Walla
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park 20 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sacajawea Historical State Park 35 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lyons Ferry State Park 37 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Columbia Plateau State Park Trail 41 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site 42 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Walla Walla
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park 20 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sacajawea Historical State Park 35 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lyons Ferry State Park 37 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Walla Walla
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park 20 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Sacajawea Historical State Park 35 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area 37 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Lyons Ferry State Park 37 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Hat Rock State Park 41 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Walla Walla
- Lewis and Clark Trail State Park 20 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Sacajawea Historical State Park 35 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lyons Ferry State Park 37 mi north · Fishing listed
- Hat Rock State Park 41 mi west · Fishing listed
- Minam State Recreation Area 43 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Walla Walla
What is the closest state park to Walla Walla?
Lewis and Clark Trail State Park is the closest, about 20 miles northeast of Walla Walla in a straight line. Next are Sacajawea Historical State Park and Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area.
How many state parks are near Walla Walla?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Walla Walla have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Lewis and Clark Trail State Park, Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area and Minam State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Walla Walla?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Lewis and Clark Trail State Park, Sacajawea Historical State Park and Lyons Ferry State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Walla Walla?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Pendleton, OR36 mi southwest
- Near Kennewick, WA41 mi west
- Near Hermiston, OR48 mi west
- Near La Grande, OR53 mi south
- Near West Richland, WA53 mi west
- Near Lewiston, ID68 mi east
- Near Pullman, WA72 mi northeast
- Near Moses Lake, WA86 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.