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Magone Lake Campground

📍 John Day, OR

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About this campground

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming, mountain biking and hiking.</p><p>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. </p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p>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</p><h2>Facilities</h2> <ul><li><p>Day use swimming area with beach</p></li><li><p>Boat launch and dock</p></li><li><p>Fishing pier</p></li><li><p>Walking trail around the lake</p></li><li><p>Potable water during summer months</p></li><li><p>Mountain bike trails</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234274" rel="nofollow">Reservable Group Picnic Shelter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234274" rel="nofollow">Reservable Group Campsite</a></p></li></ul> <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <ul><li><p>Middle Fork John Day River</p></li><li><p>Magone Bike Trail Network</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/trails/magone-lake-trail-352" rel="nofollow">Magone Lake Trail</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/trails/magone-slide-trail-353" rel="nofollow">Magone Slide Trail</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/trails/nipple-butte-trail-346" rel="nofollow">Nipple Butte Trail</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/trails/davis-creek-trail-244" rel="nofollow">Davis Creek Trail</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/recreation/vinegar-hill-indian-rock-scenic-area" rel="nofollow">Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.austinhouse26.com/" rel="nofollow">Austin House</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=109" rel="nofollow">Bates State Park</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.gcoregonlive.com/members/dewitt-museum-and-depot-park/" rel="nofollow">Dewitt Museum and Depot Park</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://friendsofkamwahchung.com/" rel="nofollow">Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GCRanchnRodeoMuseum/" rel="nofollow">Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://grantcountyhistoricalmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow">Grant County Historical Museum</a></p></li></ul> <h2>Contact Info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

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Electric — no

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Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day, OR, US

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