Magone Lake Campground

Blue Mountain Ranger District, 431 Patterson Bridge Road
John Day, OR 97845

Notice

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Oct 8, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Magone Lake Campground. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

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

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

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.