Lepage Park

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Rufus, OR · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 56 ft

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 Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Dump Station Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites42
Sites Accepting RVs22
Overnight Sites42
Max RV Length56 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites22
Pull-Through Sites8
Back-In Sites14
SurfacePaved

Location

45.7283972, -120.6512639 · PO BOX 823 , Rufus , OR 97050

Photos

LePage Park Tent Site 11 LePage Site 21 LePage Park Tent Site 14- Walk Up Only LePage Park Tent Site 12 LePage Park Tent Site 8 LePage Park Tent Site 18 LePage Site 21 LePage Park Site 19

Description

Overview

LePage Park is located at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers just five miles from Rufus, Oregon, and the John Day Dam. Popular activities include river fishing, swimming, water skiing and boating.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, catfish, and abundant sunfish. A boat ramp is located at the campground for convenient river access.

Facilities

The campground offers 22 sites with electric hookups and 20 primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.

Natural Features

The park is situated in a river basin with a high desert climate. Mature shade trees line the edges of this open grassy park on the banks of the John Day River. Wildlife is abundant in the area, such as mule deer, waterfowl, and birds of prey.

Contact Info

Between 04/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (541) 739-2713 to speak with local staff. From 10/16/2024 to 10/31/2030 this location is unstaffed. Please call (541) 739-1135 for general information.

Directions

From Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING KAYAKING MOTOR BOAT PADDLING PICNICKING SAILBOARDING SAILING SWIMMING SWIMMING SITE WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES WATER SKIING WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone541-739-1135
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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