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. 

Facilities

• Day use swimming area with beach

• Boat launch and dock

• Fishing pier

• Walking trail around the lake

• Potable water during summer months

• Mountain bike trails

• Reservable Group Picnic Shelter

• Reservable Group Campsite

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

Nearby Attractions

• Middle Fork John Day River

• Magone Bike Trail Network

• Magone Lake Trail

• Magone Slide Trail

• Nipple Butte Trail

• Davis Creek Trail

• Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area

• Austin House

• Bates State Park

• Dewitt Museum and Depot Park

• Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site

• Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum

• Grant County Historical Museum

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Important Notices

• 14 Day Stay Limit

• Malheur National Forest Fire Public Use Restrictions

• Malheur National Forest Alerts

• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Drinking water is available only during warmer months; water will be shut off from early October until late May (specific dates required to prevent freezing lines depend on area temperatures).

• No cell phone coverage.

• No trash service; Pack it in/Pack it out

Available Activities

• Biking - Biking
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Boating - Boating
• Camping - Camping
• Fishing - Fishing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Hunting - Hunting
• Swimming - Swimming

Directions

<p>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.</p>

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