Lepage Park
John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla — riverside, fishing
Location: Rufus, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$35 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (210 reviews)
Season: May through October
LePage Park is located at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers just five miles from Rufus, Oregon, and the John Day Dam. Popular activities include river fishing, swimming, water skiing and boating.Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, catfish, and abundant sunfish.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lepage-park to be notified when sites open up.
Located at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers with excellent boating and fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, catfish, and sunfish. Popular federal campground with 22 sites offering electric hookups and convenient boat launch access.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Common Merganser, Little Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Brewer's Blackbird documented in the area
Insider tips for Lepage Park: Book early—federal campground with high demand 22 sites have electric hookups; most other sites lack hookups Water quality concerns reported by campers; filtered/treated water recommended for drinking
Skip Lepage Park if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to highway noise from I-84.
Best time to visit Lepage Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Gotchen Guard Station (Trout Lake, WA), Fivemile Butte Lookout (Mt. Hood, OR), Moss Creek Campground (CARSON, WA), Oklahoma Campground (CARSON, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lepage Park
Cell signal at Lepage Park (Rufus, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
LePage Park is located at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers just five miles from Rufus, Oregon, and the John Day Dam. Popular activities include river fishing, swimming, water skiing and boating.Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, catfish, and abundant sunfish.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
22 sites have electric hookups; most other sites lack hookups
Water quality concerns reported by campers; filtered/treated water recommended for drinking
Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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