Magone Lake Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · John Day, OR · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites21
Sites Accepting RVs18
Tent-Only Sites3
Overnight Sites21
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites14
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.549397, -118.912825 · Blue Mountain Ranger District , John Day , OR 97845

Description

Overview

Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming, mountain biking and hiking.

The campground is set in a forest of White Fir and Ponderosa Pine. Magone Lake covers about 50 acres and features both deep holes of up to 100 feet and shoals on the north side. Geologists believe Magone Lake was created by a landslide in the early 1800s. 

Recreation

The Magone Lake area offers swimming, fishing, hiking and mountain biking opportunities.  The lake contains eastern brook and rainbow trout.  A boat ramp is available on-site.  Visitors also enjoy viewing wildflowers and interesting geology throughout the region

Facilities

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

Nearby Attractions

Directions

From John Day, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 east for approximately 9 miles. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 miles. At Forest Road 3620, turn west and drive approximately 1 mile to Forest Road 3618. The campground is about 1 mile from the turnoff. From Prairie City, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 approximately 3 miles west. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 3620 and travel approximately 1 mile to Forest Road 3618. The campground is about 1 mile from the turnoff.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HUNTING PICNICKING SWIMMING

Details

Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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