MAGONE LAKE TRAILS

"Swimming in Magone Lake is very popular. In spring and early summer months the water is very cold due to snow melt. The lake temperature becomes slightly warmer and very enjoyable on a very hot day in the warmer months of the summer; late July, August and September. "-USDA

Access: From the town of Prairie City, OR., travel west 3 miles to the junction of County Road 18, turn north on County road 18, follow County Road 18 approximately 13 miles to the junction with Forest Road 3620. Follow Forest Road 3620 approximately 2 miles to the junction with Forest Road 3618. Turn west onto Forest Road 3618 and travel approximately 1 miles to the Magone Lake Day Use Area.

More Information: Parking becomes limited during the summer months. The well graveled 1 mile long walking trail, sets along the edge of the lake, as you walk you can easily spot multiple variety of birds, and may even see a beaver slipping into the lake to continue work on his home. The trail makes a complete loop around the lake, it has no steep pitches and total elevation range varies less than 25 feet. The trail is barrier-free, but unsurfaced.