Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor is a scenic site in Wallowa County, about 13 miles east of Elgin.
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
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
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
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
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
Is camping allowed in the scenic corridor which includes Fountain Wayside and Johnson Timber Wayside?
No, these areas are day use only.
- There are picnic tables and ADA vault toilets.
- Fisherman and boaters using the Wallowa River and those who want to enjoy the steep Minam Canyon use this area for parking.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
✓ 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: Vault Toilets, Exhibit Information
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Smoking: Is smoking allowed at the Fountain Wayside or the Johnson Timber Wayside?
Smoking is prohibited in Oregon State Parks including these two day use areas in the scenic corridor unless you are inside your personal vehicle.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Elgin — about 13 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.6274, -117.6765
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 1, 2021
- 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