Umatilla district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Umatilla

Umatilla is a town in Umatilla district, Oregon, United States, home to about 7,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 36 churches. The must-see places are Sillusi Butte (5 km), Hat Rock State Park (18 km) and Fort Henrietta Park Echo (28 km).

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Umatilla at a glance

Location
Umatilla district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 7,009
Coordinates
45.9173° N, 119.3425° W
Places within 50 km
158 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Umatilla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Umatilla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Umatilla, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Umatilla

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is Plymouth Park (2 km); the best-known is Hat Rock State Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Umatilla

45 parks within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is Nugent Park (1 km); the best-known is Southridge Sports Complex (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Umatilla

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is Coyote Coulee (4 km); the best-known is Sillusi Butte (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Umatilla

36 churches within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is Assembly of God Church (1 km); the best-known is Columbia River Washington Temple (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Umatilla

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is McNary Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Umatilla

15 museums within 100 km of Umatilla. The closest is Umatilla Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Umatilla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Umatilla
  2. 5 km Sillusi Butte · viewpoint, Benton
  3. 3 km McNary Dam · dam, Umatilla
  4. 2 km McNary Beach · beach, Benton
  5. 12 km Hat Rock State Park · nature spot, Umatilla
  6. 17 km Three Mile Falls Pool · waterfall, Benton
  7. 5 km Back to Umatilla

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How to reach Umatilla

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    Within 15 km of Umatilla

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    Places near Umatilla by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Plymouth Park (2 km)
    Parks45Nugent Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Coyote Coulee (4 km)
    Churches36Assembly of God Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26McNary Dam (5 km)
    Museums15Umatilla Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions10Klwj-am (5 km)
    Forts & heritage8Fort Henrietta Park Echo (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5Bateman Island (47 km)
    Waterfalls3Three Mile Falls Pool (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2McNary Beach (6 km)
    Treks1Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail (13 km)

    Umatilla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Umatilla?

    Sillusi Butte (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hat Rock State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), McNary Dam (dam, about 5 km), Three Mile Falls Pool (waterfall, about 5 km), McNary Beach (beach, about 6 km), Fort Henrietta Park Echo (fort, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Umatilla?

    158 places on Spotwander: 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Umatilla?

    Plymouth Park, about 2 km by road; McNary Wildlife Nature Area (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Umatilla?

    Nugent Park, about 1 km by road; River Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Umatilla?

    Coyote Coulee, about 4 km by road; Sillusi Butte (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Umatilla?

    Start in Umatilla, visit Sillusi Butte, then McNary Dam, then McNary Beach, then Hat Rock State Park, then Three Mile Falls Pool, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Umatilla?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

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