Oregon whitewater - John Day River, Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam County Wasco / Wheeler / Sherman / Gilliam county, Clarno to Cottonwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     69 miles   The Clarno to Cottonwood stretch of John Day River in Oregon is 69 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The scenic beauty of Oregon and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Clarno to Cottonwood stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Crazy Hollow if you're here at John Day River, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Schilling Spring. John Day River gets very little rainfall; most of the snow falls through December, and July is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to John Day River. Once   the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 30's with temperatures at John Day River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. John Day River, Clarno to Cottonwood road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 69 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.91681 Longitude: -120.46818 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.47639 Longitude: -120.46791 Paddler input for John Day River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at John Day River, Oregon Local climate location: KENT 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn & Suites, Goldendale 38 miles away Conveniently located one block off of State Route 97 between Biggs, Oregon and Toppenish, WA. On premises and nearby restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations offering several traveler amenitie...   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on John Day River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on John Day River, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near City of The Dalles, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of City of The Dalles, Oregon, the metro area neareast to John Day River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near John Day River.   Whitewater Near John Day River: John Day River, Wheeler/ Jefferson/ Wasco County , 23 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Service Creek to Clarno)   Ski Areas Near John Day River: Cooper Spur, Oregon , 79 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 83 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 86 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 95 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near John Day River: Quality Inn & Suites, Goldendale , 38 miles away   National Parks Near John Day River: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 66 miles away