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Magone Lake Campground

Prairie City, Oregon · USDA Forest Service

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Magone Lake Campground — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

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

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.

Location

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Details

State
Oregon
City / area
Prairie City
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Malheur National Forest
Campsites
21
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$13 / night
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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