Kasey H
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: GCG
Absolutely spectacular campground in a pristine setting. We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more.
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About Magone Lake
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.
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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 31
Campground Amenities
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- Potable Water
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01, Loop: GCG
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- Pet Friendly
- Paved
- Driveway entry: Back-In
Site Details
Up to 75 guests
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Surface: Paved
Driveway entry: Back-In
Pet Friendly
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Reviews
15 reviews
Summary
Magone Lake offers a clean and quiet group area that accommodates large gatherings comfortably. The well-maintained restrooms and provided firewood enhance the camping experience. It's a highly recommended site, just a short drive from the lake.
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Stephen B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: GCG
This a fine group camp with seven sites (two together). The site is gated and locked so privacy is ensured. Location is across the road from Magone campground and lake (50 acres, good depth and nice sized rainbow trout). Numerous blocked roads adjacent to group camp make for good hiking and wildlife viewing. Group camp is adjacent to sizable roadless area with good bushwhacking possibilities. Reasonably priced at $60 per night. Well maintained facility with pit toilet.
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David R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: GCG
Camp hosts were very attentive and made sure the facility was clean and well kept
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Andrea N
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: GCG
Our favorite camping trip each summer. The hosts are very friendly and keeping the place very clean. The bathrooms were the cleanest I have ever seen. Fishing is good. Swimming is good.
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Doug c
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 01, Loop: GCG
Campsites were nice but we made a reservation and never recieved an email with the combination to get through the gate we didn't know about. When we arrived there was no camp host to help us get in.
We ended up doubling up in spaces we could find. We filed a request for a partial refund(we paid $188 for 3 days which was much more than the spot would have cost) and never got a response back.
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Location & Directions for Magone Lake
431 Patterson Bridge Rd, John Day, OR 97845 United States
Elevation: 1,530 ft
Getting There
From John Day, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 east for approximately 9 mi. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 mi. At Forest Road 3620, turn left and drive approximately 1 mi to Forest Road 3618. The campground is 1 mi f...
From John Day, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 east for approximately 9 mi. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 mi. At Forest Road 3620, turn left and drive approximately 1 mi to Forest Road 3618. The campground is 1 mi from the turnoff. The reservable group site is on the right, the shelter is in the day use area on the left.
From Prairie City, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 approximately 3 mi west. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 mi. Turn right on Forest Road 3620 and travel approximately 1 mi to Forest Road 3618. The campground is about 1 mi from the turnoff. The reservable group site is on the right, the shelter is in the day use area on the left.
Highway access
Magone Lake is accessible via U.S. Highway 26, which is approximately 9 miles east of John Day and 3 miles west of Prairie City.
Policies & Rules
General
- No hookups available.
- Click here for more information on the Malheur National Forest.
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Campers and day users must bring garbage bags. This is a pack it in pack it out facility.
- A $5.00 fee will be charged at the campground for each additional vehicle.
- Magone Lake Campground is in a remote forest location with very limited or no mobile phone coverage.
- Drinking water is available only during warmer months; water will be shut off from early to mid-October until mid to late May (specific dates required to prevent freezing depend on area temperatures).
- The GROUP CAMPSITE has a locked gate to prevent those without reservations from entering the site before or during reserved periods. The lock combination is issued as a part of the reservation confirmation email. Please arrive prepared with the combination. A campground host may be available during the summer season, and the ranger district offices have the combination information available. It is the responsibility of visitors to arrive prepared to enter the group site. Thank you.
- The PICNIC SHELTER has a gate that can be closed as needed, but typically remains open. If the shelter is unreserved the public may access and use this space. If there is a reservation, campground hosts or USFS staff may attend to this gate. Th picnic shelter gate does not have a combination lock. The GROUP PICNIC SHELTER IS DAY USE. No overnight camping.
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