Lake Owyhee State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 709-4039
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Owyhee State Park is a park in Malheur County, about 16 miles west of Homedale.
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
Indian Creek Campground (open year-round, first-come first-served Oct.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormack Campground (Seasonal: Apr. 1-Oct.31) • 29 electrical sites with water
• Nine tent sites with water nearby
• Two sites accessible to campers with disabilities
• Hot showers and flush toilets
• RV dump station
• Boat ramp
• Firewood and ice for sale | — | 29 electrical sites with water; Boat rampShowers | — |
| Indian Creek Campground (open year-round, first-come first-served Oct. 30-April 9) • 22 electrical sites with water (two accessible)
• Two cabins (one pet-friendly, one accessible)
• Boat ramp (water level permitting)
• Firewood and ice for sale seasonally
• Potable water available seasonally | — | 22 electrical sites with water (two accessible); Boat ramp (water level permitting) | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Campers may book reservations 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
McCormack Campground (Seasonal: Apr. 1-Oct.31)
- 29 electrical sites with water
- Nine tent sites with water nearby
- Two sites accessible to campers with disabilities
- Hot showers and flush toilets
- RV dump station
- Boat ramp
- Firewood and ice for sale
Indian Creek Campground (open year-round, first-come first-served Oct. 30-April 9)
- 22 electrical sites with water (two accessible)
- Two cabins (one pet-friendly, one accessible)
- Boat ramp (water level permitting)
- Firewood and ice for sale seasonally
- Potable water available seasonally
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Dump Station, Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Hot Shower, Wildlife, Vault Toilets, Restrooms Flush, Camping, Viewpoint, Picnicking, Cabin
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
- Water may be off before April 15 and after Oct. 15, depending on weather.
- Boat docks may be out of the water during summer months depending on level of reservoir. Check the Bureau of Reclamation website for water levels. Please check park notices for current conditions.
- No pay phones or cell phone service at the park.
- This is a remote park. The nearest emergency services are 33 miles away, in Nyssa. The closest hospital is in Ontario, about an hour drive from the park.
- For your safety, follow park rules and boating safety regulations.
- The road to Lake Owyhee Reservoir is narrow and moderately steep in places. Drive slowly and be prepared to yield to other campers and boats as you enter and leave the area.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Homedale — about 16 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6145, -117.2501
- Phone
- (541) 709-4039
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 30, 2025
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology