Can you reserve a site at Magone Lake Campground?

Yes, Magone Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Magone Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Magone Lake Campground.

Magone Lake Campground, Oregon — 21 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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

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 Campsite

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

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

The facts

21 bookable sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Magone

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Magone Lake Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
02	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
03	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
04	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
05	Magone	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
06	Magone	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
07	Magone	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
08	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
09	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
10	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
11	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
12	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
13	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
14	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
15	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
16	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
17	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
18	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
19	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
20	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
21	Magone	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

Common questions about Magone Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Magone Lake Campground?: Yes, Magone Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Magone Lake Campground have?: 21 sites.
Are pets allowed at Magone Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Magone Lake Campground.
Does Magone Lake Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

Contact

Email SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Magone Lake Campground