Oregon whitewater - John Day River, Wheeler/ Jefferson/ Wasco County

Wheeler/ Jefferson/ Wasco county, Service Creek to Clarno section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     47 miles
  The Service Creek to Clarno stretch of John Day River in Oregon is 47 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of
    the sections here are not easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number
of paddling spots. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the water flowing gracefully down John Day River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at John Day River mostly tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at John Day River. Around John Day River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; all through the month of November you get the most rain around here
 
while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Mathieson Spring is a perfect local attraction, and a great site to visit is Old Mill Canyon.

John Day River, Service Creek to Clarno road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 47 miles
Average Gradient: 8 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7923
Longitude: -120.00075

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.91593
Longitude: -120.46947

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Current weather conditions at John Day River, Oregon
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Local climate location: FOSSIL 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Prineville Inn, Prineville
49 miles away
Stay at this Prineville hotel in the heart of the beautiful rim rock country in central Oregon. The Best Western Prineville Inn is ideally located amidst a host of outdoor recreational areas in Orego...





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Outdoors Recreation Near Prineville, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Prineville, Oregon, the metro area neareast to John Day River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near John Day River.
 Whitewater Near John Day River:
John Day River, Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 69 miles long (Clarno to Cottonwood)
 Ski Areas Near John Day River:
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 102 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 105 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 108 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 115 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 118 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 120 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Warner Canyon, Oregon , 128 miles away, 730 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 133 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near John Day River:
Best Western Prineville Inn, Prineville , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near John Day River:
Fossil Motel and Trailer Park, Fossil, 11 miles away
Carrol Campground, Wheeler County, 19 miles away
 National Parks Near John Day River:
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 46 miles away

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