Magone Lake Recreation Area

Magone Lake Recreation Area offers a convenient boat ramp for paddlers and boaters accessing Magone Lake in the northern Malheur National Forest within Oregon's Blue Mountains. The lake is well-suited for recreational paddling and features good fishing opportunities for eastern brook and rainbow trout. The area is easily accessible from John Day, Oregon—approximately 9 miles east on U.S. Highway 26, then north on County Road 18 for about 10 miles before turning onto Forest Roads 3620 and 3618.

The recreation area is developed as a full campground with on-site facilities, making it an excellent base for multi-day paddling trips or weekend getaways. Beyond paddling and boating, visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. For specific information about ramp conditions, facilities, campground amenities, reservations, or fees, contact the facility at 541-820-3800.

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....

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 campground offers both a picnic shelter and overnight campsite for groups to reserve. These sites can accommodate up to 75 people each. Individual family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.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) 575-3131.

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