Free Guide to Northwest Camping
Madame Dorian Memorial Park
Campground Description: Madame Dorian Memorial Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The park is located 23 miles South of the Tri-Cities, Washington, on State Highway 12, ¼ mile north of the Wallula Junction with Highway 730. The Southern border of the park is created by the Walla Walla river, approximately 3/4 of a mile from where the Walla Walla River flows into the Columbia River. Madame Dorian Memorial Park, at 46 acres, is one of the smallest and least developed Corps of Engineers parks in Washington. The park does offer restroom facilities, trees and lawns. The RV camping sites at Madame Dorian are not marked but common sense will help you park your RV. Tent camping is available on lawns. The biggest draw is the fishing opportunities and the fact that the campground is FREE! The adjacent McNary Wildlife refuge offers wildlife viewing from improved roads and structures. Shopping and restaurants are available in the Tri-Cities (23 miles north), in Walla Walla (30 miles East) and in Hermiston, OR, (30 miles Southwest). Open year round.
Number of Sites: 15
Electricity: None
Water: One central fill station
Sewer: Single dump station
Cost: Free
Waste Water Dump Station: Yes
Directions:
Fishing: Very good seasonal fishing for trout, small mouth bass, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, depending on which river is fished. Madame Dorian Memorial Park sits on a large pool formed by the Walla Walla and Columbia rivers.
Astronomy Opportunities: Elevation is approximately 600' and has very little light pollution from surrounding areas. No obstructions to the overall night sky other than high hills to the south. The exact location for computerized telescopes is 46.06097° North, 118.60367° West.
Nearby Golfing: Multiple Par 3 to championship courses in the Tri-Cities (23 miles) as well as a little known 9 hole course on Touchet Road (pronounced too-she), North of the town of Touchet (12.8 miles east on Hwy 12).
Touchet: Pheasant Creek Golf http://www.pasturegolf.com/courses/pheasantcreek.htm Pasco: Sun Willows in Pasco http://www.sunwillowsgolfcourse.com/ Pasco Golf Land - 2901 N. Road 40, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 544-9291 Kennewick: Columbia Park Golf Course - 2701 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 586-2800 Canyon Lakes Golf Course - http://www.canyonlakesgolfcourse.com/ Richland: Columbia Point Golf Course - http://www.columbiapointgolfcourse.com/ Buckskin Golf Club - 1726 Bronco Ln, Richland, WA 99354 (509) 942-0888 West Richland Municipal Golf Course - 4000 Fallon Dr, West Richland, WA 99353 (509) 967-2165Contact Information: McNary Parks & Recreation, PO Box 1230, Umatilla, OR, 97882 541-922-2268
Please note that these photos were taken during early February when foliage was not in bloom. In the Spring, Summer and Fall months, this park is very attractive.Click on any picture for a larger image
Sign at the entrance to Madame Dorian Park on Highway 12
Restroom facilities at Madame Dorian Park
RV parking area at Madame Dorian Park
At Madame Dorian Park picnic tables are available for each camping site
Picnic tables are available for each camping site at Madame Dorian Park
Tent camping areas at Madame Dorian Park
Additional RV parking at Madame Dorian Park
Memorial explaining the significance of Madame Dorian Park
Boat launch into the Walla Walla River
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Page last updated 02/01/2012
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