Lepage Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Rufus · Oregon · John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla |
| Location | Rufus · Oregon · John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla · 45.72840, -120.65126 · Map |
| Sites | 41 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 walk to; 20 standard electric; 1 rv electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 of 41 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 22 of 41 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 41 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 41 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 56 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 22 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 14 sites · 40 ft: 13 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 42 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-739-1135 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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 the listing
From Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.
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Trip Card — Lepage Park
Rufus · Oregon · John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Rufus · Oregon · John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 |
| Max RV | Up to 56 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 41 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233536 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.