Campground

Lepage Park

John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla · Rufus · Oregon — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Lepage Park campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · U.S. Army Corps

Weekend availability at Lepage Park

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 10:54 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    15/35 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    27/34 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    29/34 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    30/34 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
42
Electric sites
22
Water hookups
22
Pull-through
8
Max rig length
56 ft
Standard ElectricWalk-In

About this campground

Overview 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.Recreation Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, catfish, and abundant sunfish. A boat ramp is located at the campground for convenient river access.Facilities The campground offers 22 sites with electric hookups and 20 primitive walk-to tent sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.Natural Features The park is situated in a river basin with a high desert climate. Mature shade trees line the edges of this open grassy park on the banks of the John Day River. Wildlife is abundant in the area, such as mule deer, waterfowl, and birds of prey. Contact Info Between 04/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (541) 739-2713 to speak with local staff. From 10/16/2024 to 10/31/2030 this location is unstaffed. Please call (541) 739-1135 for general information.

Getting there

From Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.

Elevation
278 ft
Contact
541-739-1135
Directions
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Activities

  • KAYAKING
  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • CANOEING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • MOTOR BOAT
  • PICNICKING
  • PADDLING
  • SAILBOARDING
  • SWIMMING
  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • WATER ACCESS
  • WATER SKIING
  • SAILING

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