Magone Lake Campground

Malheur National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: John Day, OR, OR

Price: From $13 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/magone-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Magone Lake Campground offers clear, clean water ideal for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding in a scenic forest setting of White Fir and Ponderosa Pine, with excellent stargazing due to minimal light pollution.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present in area; also expect Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Great Blue Herons, Ruffed Grouse, and Western Painted Turtles.

Insider tips for Magone Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 21 sites All sites include picnic tables and fire rings; plan accordingly as facilities are outhouse-style toilets Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available

Skip Magone Lake Campground if: You require RV hookups. You need campground access outside May through October seasonal window. You prefer developed facilities over remote forest camping.

Best time to visit Magone Lake Campground: June-September — Campground operates May through October; summer months offer optimal conditions for swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing activities..

Nearby campgrounds: Magone Lake (John Day, OR), Lower Camp Creek Campground (John Day, OR), Sunshine Guard Station (John Day, OR), Dixie Campground (John Day, OR).