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Minam State Recreation Area

Minam State Recreation Area
Photo: Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Wallowa County, Oregon
Nearest town
17.9 miles northeast of Elgin
Type
State Recreation Area
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Minam State Recreation Area

Roughly 600 acres of land along the Wallowa River make up this recreation area, managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The river corridor sits off Oregon Route 82, giving access to the water where it runs north of La Grande. No structures, trails, or facilities beyond the river frontage itself are noted for this stretch of protected riverside land.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Minam State Recreation Area is in Wallowa County, Oregon, 17.9 miles northeast of Elgin. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Minam State Recreation Area

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Towns near Minam State Recreation Area

State parks near Walla Walla, State parks near La Grande

Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.