Lepage Park

Stayed for 4 days of fishing on the John Day but water was too muddy from storms up river so took to the Columbia instead and did OK. Nice in the morning and late evening in the campground, hot in the afternoon with no tree cover at the campsites but a pretty park and some tree cover and picnic areas have cover. Potable water not available but there is water at the site...apparently some construction on the water system is underway.

There is no shade in the camping area. Very windy, loud and the water was out which we knew about but the camp host was hooked up to water so not sure whatwas up with the water situation. The freeway and train nearby echo into the canyon and amplify the sound. Not dog friendly. The park itself could really use some very basic maintenance like paint. Graffiti everywhere. The beach which does not allow dogs at all was completely overgrown with weeds. The picnic areas near the beach were very worn and some were missing the shades plus looked like a really good place to get stickers. With not a lot of work or money this place could be so nice but seems like it has been abandoned. The bathrooms were there was water was closed but the pit toilet which is the only bathroom in the RV area was not yet to the super stinky point but not great will be bad in a few months especially with no air flow not even a solar fan on the building. Add some trees and update the RV area seems like it could be a really nice place. The tent camping area is adjacent / in the middle of the public area which seems like a recipe for disaster. At least 0 privacy. So much potential just not well maintained or thought out.

Good weekend getaway from Portland. I had a decent-sized back-in site with fire ring and picnic table and room enough for my hammock. The pull-through sites run along the water’s edge, offering water views but smaller pads and tragically, blocking my view. There’s no shade but the breeze kept things cool enough. Site hookups include 50 amp and water. Dump station was in good shape. The park is well-maintained. My dog had a large area to run off-leash (not sure if this is technically permitted but no one complained), splash around and chase birds. We did the nearby Deschutes River Canyon trail. You can easily put in a kayak or SUP for paddling at the campground.

Clean and friendly park. Camp host and gate crew very friendly and accomodating

The views are great! The staff was exceptional!

We were there three times this year and each time was enjoyable a great place to have a relaxing camping experience

A great little campground en route. The only downside was that our site was not shown as reserved and we reserved in advance. Some road noise but great views and peaceful nonetheless.

50 amp service did not work… had to use converter plug to connect to 30 amp service. Infested with goat heads… don’t try riding your bike here. Poor cell coverage. Does not appear to be much in the way of maintenance going on . Now, for the positive: Quiet… right off the highway… beautiful little bay, with a park area and docks, right where the John Day river runs into the Columbia River. If the maintenance crew would put some effort in, this would be a great spot.

Beautiful campground on river. Lots of fishermen and boats. Host suggested boiling the water. I brought my own.

Very nice camping grounds along the John Day River.