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McNary Beach Recreation Area
4.5★ · 316 Google ratings · Umatilla, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
280 ft away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 9:30pm
Walk
0.5 miles · 11 min
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of McNary Beach Recreation Area
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1Parking280 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 13 visitors · 2016–2026
Stay for the sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunset views from this location on the Columbia River.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Weekday visits offer a peaceful, quiet experience, while weekends and holidays can get crowded quickly.
Wear shoes or watch for shells
The sandy beach contains many shells that can cut bare feet, so footwear is recommended.
Check water clarity before swimming
Water clarity varies; some days it appears cloudy or has visible algae and organic matter along the edges.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Wind
1 mph from the WSW
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:43 PM.
Crowds
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📍 Umatilla, OR 97882
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 0.5 miles away, about 11 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at McNary Beach Recreation Area?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at McNary Beach Recreation Area?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does McNary Beach Recreation Area have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is McNary Beach Recreation Area least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
