Boat Ramps NearbyMagone Lake Boat Launch
Magone Lake Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in John Day, OR.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | John Day, OR |
| Water | Magone Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for Magone Lake Boat Launch
- Before you back down, check the drain plug and unplug the trailer lights.
- You only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Magone Lake Boat Launch, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Before leaving Magone Lake Boat Launch: Oregon's Marine Board calls power loading a discouraged practice that ruins ramp ends.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Magone Lake Boat Launch
How do I get to Magone Lake Boat Launch?
Magone Lake Boat Launch is in John Day, Oregon. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Magone Lake Boat Launch itself.
Which lake or river does Magone Lake Boat Launch access?
It gives you access to Magone Lake.
Does it cost money to launch at Magone Lake Boat Launch?
Fees for Magone Lake Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Magone Lake Boat Launch?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.