Lepage Park
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.
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Site mix
| Walk-in | 20 |
| Standard with electric | 20 |
| RV with electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 56 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
41 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Pull-through | 42 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 03 | Electric | Pull-through | 49 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 04 | Electric | Pull-through | 52 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 05 | Electric | Pull-through | 56 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 06 | Electric | Pull-through | 53 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 07 | Electric | Pull-through | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 08 | Electric | Pull-through | 51 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | |
| 11 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 56 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.
| Nearest town | Rufus, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.7284° N, 120.6513° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTracy Hill Rx
36 mi from the campground · 28 acres
- PrescribedTop Of The World Rx
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMcintyre Rx
37 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sage Canyon River Co ↗ | 43.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 57.7 mi |
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LePage Park RV Camping
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miLepage Park Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area begins about 8.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.8 miColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 292,682 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- First Day Advent Christian ChurchBuilding · Maryhill · 8.4 mi
- Columbia Southern Railroad Passenger Station and Freight WarehouseBuilding · Wasco · 9.8 mi
- Charles Newell HouseBuilding · Goldendale · 10.3 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lepage Park?
Sites at Lepage Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lepage Park?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lepage Park have?
42 sites, including 20 walk-in sites, 20 standard sites with power, and 1 RV site with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lepage Park?
The longest site here provides 56 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Lepage Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Lepage Park?
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lepage Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lepage Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Lepage Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Lepage Park?
Visitors enjoy boating, water sports and swimming in the river. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lepage Park?
Rufus, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Lepage Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Knebal Springs Campground/Day Use (44.9 mi, first-come), Eightmile Campground/Day Use (44.9 mi, first-come), and Pebble Ford Campground/Day Use (45.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby