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Magone Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Malheur National Forest |
| Location | John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 18 standard nonelectric; 3 tent only nonelectric |
| 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 0 of 21 sites Water hookups at 0 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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. |
| Pets | Allowed at 21 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat ramp |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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 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
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
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Trip Card — Magone Lake Campground
John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372540 · 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.