About Magone Lake Campground
Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming 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. **Public should be aware warmer weather can bring blue-green algae blooms to lakes. Please read the [attached](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd767457.pdf) information for what to look for and what to do should you encounter a blue-green algae bloom.** **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…
- Fees: The Group Sites range from $25-60. See details at Recreation.gov $13/Night for single unit, $6.50/Night for extra vehicle - All individual…
- Managed by: USFS - Malheur National Forest
- Where: 10 mi north of John Day, OR · 44.55267, -118.90941
Things to do:
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Grant County Fairgrounds RV Park 9.3 mi
- John Day Trailer Park 9.6 mi
- Lower Camp Creek Campground 9.9 mi
- Campsite · in Prairie City 12 mi
- Tepee Area 13 mi
- Clyde Holliday Campground 13 mi