Lepage Park
Open for the 2026 season. Staffed April 15 through October 15. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:14AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 to 103 degrees expected, with 101 to 105 degrees in the Columbia Basin. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin today, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin. Smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot temperatures get.
About
LePage Park sits at the scenic confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers in Oregon's high desert country, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground offers 22 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, many with pull-through driveways accommodating RVs up to 56 feet, plus 20 primitive walk-to tent sites along the riverbank. Mature shade trees line the grassy park, providing relief from the summer sun. Facilities include flush toilets and vault toilets, hot showers, potable water, and an RV dump station. A boat ramp gives direct access to the John Day River, making this a popular base for boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing. Anglers target smallmouth bass, catfish, and sunfish in the productive waters. The surrounding high desert terrain attracts wildlife including mule deer, waterfowl, and raptors. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with on-site staff during the operating season. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Each site accommodates up to 8 people with a 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.
Directions
From The Dalles, Oregon, take I-84 east for 30 miles. Take exit 114 and follow signs to the John Day River.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 56ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 56ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 739-1135 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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