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Oregon whitewater - John Day River, Wheeler/ Jefferson/ Wasco County
Wheeler/ Jefferson/ Wasco
county,
Service Creek to Clarno section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 47 miles
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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 |
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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
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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 | |
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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.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7923
Longitude: -120.00075
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.91593
Longitude: -120.46947
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Paddler input for John Day River, Oregon:
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All Oregon Whitewater
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Books about whitewater paddling on John Day River, Oregon
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Whitewater Basics
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near John Day River. |
| | Whitewater Near John Day River:
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John Day River, Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam
County
, 23 miles away, Class II-III - 69 miles long (Clarno to Cottonwood) |
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| | Ski Areas Near John Day River:
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Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 102 miles away, 2777 vertical feet |
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Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 105 miles away, 3590 vertical feet |
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Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 108 miles away, 3365 vertical feet |
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Hoodoo, Oregon
, 115 miles away, 1035 vertical feet |
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White Pass, Washington
, 118 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Mission Ridge, Washington
, 120 miles away, 2200 vertical feet |
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Warner Canyon, Oregon
, 128 miles away, 730 vertical feet |
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Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 133 miles away, 3100 vertical feet |
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49 miles away
