John Day, OR

Magone Lake Campground

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About this spot

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

Middle Fork John Day River Magone Bike Trail Network Magone Lake Trail Magone Slide Trail Nipple Butte Trail Davis Creek Trail Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area Austin House Bates State Park Dewitt Museum and Depot Park Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum Grant County Historical Museum

Contact Info

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

Typical weather

Air temperature

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Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.34°18°JJanuary: average high 34°F, average low 18°F34°17°FFebruary: average high 34°F, average low 17°F40°22°MMarch: average high 40°F, average low 22°F46°26°AApril: average high 46°F, average low 26°F57°35°MMay: average high 57°F, average low 35°F69°45°JJune: average high 69°F, average low 45°F81°54°JJuly: average high 81°F, average low 54°F77°52°AAugust: average high 77°F, average low 52°F69°45°SSeptember: average high 69°F, average low 45°F56°35°OOctober: average high 56°F, average low 35°F40°23°NNovember: average high 40°F, average low 23°F34°20°DDecember: average high 34°F, average low 20°F

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