## Overview

Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake in the northern
reaches of Malheur National Forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon.
Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking.

## 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

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.

## Natural Features

The campground is set in a forest of Engelmann spruce 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. It is located in the southern reaches of
the Malheur National Forest.

## contact_info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake in the northern reaches of Malheur National Forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is set in a forest of Engelmann spruce 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. It is located in the southern reaches of the Malheur National Forest.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

MAGONE LAKE

Fire ring and picnic tables in front of large picnic shelter

MAGONE LAKE-GROUP PICNIC SHELTER

Magone Lake

## Overview

Sunshine Guard Station is situated along John Day River in the Malheur
National Forest at an elevation of 3,700 feet, about 43 miles northeast of
John Day, Oregon. The former guard station was built in 1936 and until the
1990s was used alternatively as a bunkhouse or a work station for fireguards.  
  
The guard station can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their
own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own
amenities.

## Recreation

Recreational options include fishing for steelhead and rainbow trout in the
John Day River. Restrictions apply; visitors should refer to Oregon State
regulations.  
  
There are hiking trails and back roads to the north of the guard station that
lead into the nearby Vinegar Hill / Indian Rock Scenic Area.  
  
Wildlife viewing is popular, as is scenic driving.

## Facilities

Recreational options include fishing for steelhead and rainbow trout in the
John Day River. Restrictions apply; visitors should refer to Oregon State
regulations.  
  
There are hiking trails and back roads to the north of the guard station that
lead into the nearby Vinegar Hill / Indian Rock Scenic Area.  
  
Wildlife viewing is popular, as is scenic driving.

## Natural Features

The guard station has a view of the Middle Fork of the John Day River. The
Vinegar Hill Forest/Indian Rock Scenic Area is nearby. The 25,000-acre area
includes a 10 mile ridgeline that comprises the summit of the Greenhorn Range
in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Outcrops of serpentine, rhyolite,
basalt, granite, and shale can be seen. Agates can also be found on some of
the rocky slopes.  
  
Wildlife includes elk and deer, songbirds and, in the river, steelhead and
trout. Nearly every type of alpine wildflower found west of the Rockies can be
blooming at different times in this area.  
  
Magone Lake is about 20 miles west of the guard station.

## contact_info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sunshine Guard Station is situated along John Day River in the Malheur National Forest at an elevation of 3,700 feet, about 43 miles northeast of John Day, Oregon. The former guard station was built in 1936 and until the 1990s was used alternatively as a bunkhouse or a work station for fireguards. 
<br/><br/>
The guard station can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Recreational options include fishing for steelhead and rainbow trout in the John Day River. Restrictions apply; visitors should refer to Oregon State regulations. <br>  <br>There are hiking trails and back roads to the north of the guard station that lead into the nearby Vinegar Hill / Indian Rock Scenic Area. <br>  <br>Wildlife viewing is popular, as is scenic driving.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Recreational options include fishing for steelhead and rainbow trout in the John Day River. Restrictions apply; visitors should refer to Oregon State regulations. <br>  <br>There are hiking trails and back roads to the north of the guard station that lead into the nearby Vinegar Hill / Indian Rock Scenic Area. <br>  <br>Wildlife viewing is popular, as is scenic driving.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The guard station has a view of the Middle Fork of the John Day River. The Vinegar Hill Forest/Indian Rock Scenic Area is nearby. The 25,000-acre area includes a 10 mile ridgeline that comprises the summit of the Greenhorn Range in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Outcrops of serpentine, rhyolite, basalt, granite, and shale can be seen. Agates can also be found on some of the rocky slopes. <br>  <br>Wildlife includes elk and deer, songbirds and, in the river, steelhead and trout. Nearly every type of alpine wildflower found west of the Rockies can be blooming at different times in this area. <br>  <br>Magone Lake is about 20 miles west of the guard station.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

SUNSHINE GUARD STATION

White cabin in meadow with split rail fence and pine trees

Sunshine Guard Station

## Overview

Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in
central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry
Mountain Wildness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The lookout
offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to
sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife.  
  
The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can
be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star
gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use
trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into
the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.

## Facilities

Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star
gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use
trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into
the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.

## Natural Features

The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before
satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from
this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary.
Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk
and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer
months.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350
acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the
headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and
Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope,
black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated
woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A
varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area.

## contact_info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry Mountain Wildness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The lookout offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife. 
<br/><br/>
The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary. Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer months. 
  

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
 The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350 acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

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