Lepage Park

John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

• Do you have questions about our parks?

  • LePage Park Gate House (Apr 15 - Oct 15): 541-739-2713
  • Plymouth Park Gate House (Apr 15 - Oct 15): 509-783-1270
  • John Day Dam (Year-Round): 541-739-1135

  All reservations are made on Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Need to Know

• Apr 15-Oct 15 LePage Park Gate House: 541 739-2713

  Apr 15-Oct 15 Plymouth Park Gate House: 509 783-1270

  Year round John Day Dam: 541 739-1135

• Camping limited to 14 days within a 30-consecutive day period.

• Additional tent sites are available on a first come, first served basis on weekends and holidays.

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  -----Updated COVID-19 Terms and Conditions-----

  • Face masks are optional for all visitors in campgrounds.

  • Restrooms will be open and cleaned, however visitors need to take necessary precautions to ensure personal hygiene. Restrooms are only as sanitary as the last user.

  • Bring your own soap, hand sanitizer and other hygienic products.

  • Your health depends on the actions you take. Public facilities are only as clean as the last visitor. 

  • Please help keep our communities safe!

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• Rattlesnakes may be present; use caution.
• Pets are allowed and must be kept on a maximum 6ft leash at all times.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Off-road vehicles not permitted

• STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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.

Contact Information

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PO BOX 823 Rufus OR 97050

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-739-1135

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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

Available Campsites

• Site 21, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T9, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 16, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T20, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 19, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 08, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 03, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 04, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T4, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 01, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T6, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T7, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 13, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 14, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T13, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T2, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 02, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T10, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 05, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 20, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 18, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T8, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T14, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 09, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T1, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T16, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 06, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site 07, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T11, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T18, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T17, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 11, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T12, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 12, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T19, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 15, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T3, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site 10, Loop LPAR, Type Standard Electric
• Site T15, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To
• Site T5, Loop LPAR, Type Walk To

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