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Newspaper Page TextJOURNEY MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, July 31, 2019 ABUNDANT RECREATION AT MAGONE LAKE Trail around water passes beach, boat ramp and campground By Sean Hart Blue Mountain Eagle wimming, hiking, fishing and mountain biking — Magone Lake offers an abundance of rec- reational opportunities on the Malheur National Forest. Surrounded by spruce and pine, geol- ogists believe the 50-acre mountain lake was created by a landslide in the 1800s. Some of the trees submerged remain standing, and visitors can jump into the water from a stump sticking out in the middle of the lake. The lake is surrounded by a mile-long trail that meanders past a sandy beach in the day-use area, a campground and a boat ramp. No wake is allowed, but motors under 10 horsepower are permitted. Stocked annually, the lake contains eastern brook and rainbow trout. Major S Eagle photos/Sean Hart Magone Lake provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, camping and mountain biking. Joseph Magone is said to have carried the first trout to the lake by bucket from the John Day Valley on foot. The campground offers 21 single sites and one double site, first-come, first- served. Three of the sites are tent only, and seven are ADA-accessible. RV camp- ing is allowed, but there are no hookups. A 75-person group site and covered pic- nic shelter can each be reserved at recre- ation.gov. The site features drinking water and Try something new at... RUSSELL’s CUSTOM MEATS & DELI A chipmunk scampers off the trail at Magone Lake. In-House Smoked Snack Sticks, Jerky & Lunch Meats. Local Honey & Cheeses. We are worth the extra mile! GRANT COUNTY Home of the the wild and scenic John Day River Excellent Dining Establishments, Lodging Facilities, Vacation Rentals and B&B’s • World Class Museums • Breathtaking Scenery • Mountains - Lakes - Rivers - Streams • Hunting - Fishing - Hiking •Bicycle and Motorcycle Routes • Geocahcing - Fossil Beds • Blue Skies and Starry Nights 301 W Main St., John Day 541-575-0547 • 1-800-769-5664 gcadmin@gcoregonlive.com 129482 vault toilets, but no garbage service is provided. The trailhead for Magone Slide Trail takes off from near the campground. The 1.5-mile trek ascends about 300 feet through ponderosa pine stands that have been growing since the landslide created the lake. Mountain biking trails are also avail- able. Over the next several years, work is expected to be completed on an 18-mile bike trail project. To reach the site from John Day, fol- low Highway 26 east about 13 miles to County Road 18/Keeney Forks Road. Travel about 12 miles on County Road 18, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 3620 (there will be a sign pointing left to Magone Lake). Travel 2 miles on For- est Road 3620 to the junction with For- est Road 3618. Follow 3618 for approxi- mately 1 mile to the day-use area. C3