About Us
Wanting to make your vacation to Swiss Alps of Oregon a magical one? Well, you have come to the right place here at JO Paddle (Joseph Oregon Paddle). We strive to provide our guests with exceptional, family-friendly service—we treat you like one of our own.
At JO Paddle we love to greet our guests with a smile, because we are so excited to be able to offer such a unique experience. Wallowa Lake itself is a breathtaking ribbon lake 1 mile south of Joseph, Oregon. The crystal-clear, deep blue lake sits at an elevation of 4,372 ft, and was formed by a series of Pleistocene glaciers that carved out the high moraines surrounding it.
JO Paddle specializes in providing a one-of-a-kind recreational experience where our guests can explore Wallowa Lake above AND below the surface—an amazing and unique adventure.
Our guests can choose from a guided Glacier Clear Nighttime Tour or our Glacier Clear day rental of Kayaks or Stand-Up Paddle Boards, or both—making your trip to Wallowa Lake an A+ life adventure!
The wildlife is magnificent. Deer, Eagles, Osprey, and several varieties of ducks and geese are great to observe above the surface; but JO Paddle gives you a completely new view below the surface of local fish and car size boulders, among many other hidden treasures.
And—who knows—you may see “Wally” The Wallowa Lake Monster, for a true mythical adventure!
Our Glacier Clear Adventure is suitable for all skill levels. Children 30 lbs. and up are welcome to enjoy our day rentals, and ages 5 and up for our guided tours.
Each Kayak seats up to 2 guests, with a max. total load of 425 lbs.
We deliver rentals and start tours at the North end of Wallowa Lake.
Please be on time to your start time for rental(s) or tour.
