Le Page Park (river mouth)

Le Page Park offers convenient river access at the confluence of the John Day and Columbia Rivers, just five miles from Rufus, Oregon. The campground features an on-site boat ramp providing easy launch and take-out for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The park is located near the John Day Dam, making it an ideal access point for paddlers exploring the lower John Day River or venturing onto Lake Umatilla. This is a reservable facility with campground amenities, so you can plan multi-day trips with overnight accommodations.

Getting there is straightforward: from the Dalles area, take I-84 east for 30 miles and take Exit 114 toward Rufus. Follow signs to Le Page Park; the parking area is about 200 feet from the entrance. The John Day River at this location offers opportunities for fishing (smallmouth bass, catfish, and sunfish are common), swimming, and water sports. For questions about current conditions, reservations, or facility details, contact the park at 541-739-1135. Note that ADA accessibility is limited at this facility.

Overview
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.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...

Overview
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.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.Facilities
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.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.
Contact Info
Between 04/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (541) 739-2713 to speak with local staff. From 10/16/2024 to 10/31/2030 this location is unstaffed. Please call (541) 739-1135 for general information.

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