Oregon whitewater - John Day River - North Fork, Blue Mountains, Grant/ Umatilla County Grant/ Umatilla county, Route 52 Bridge to Dale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     41 miles   The nature scenery of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Route 52 Bridge to Dale stretch of John Day River - North Fork in Grant/ Umatilla County is 41 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The beautiful Blue Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Great exercise     and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Now this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other places. 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. The Route 52 Bridge to Dale stretch is the only paddling stretch along John Day River - North Fork. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the fun things in the Blue Mountains. Summertime highs at John Day River - North Fork generally tend to be in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours   it's typically in the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at John Day River - North Fork temperatures fall to the 10's. Going for a hike on the Cougar Creek Trail is always a wonderful adventure; you can go for a hike on the Kelsay Butte Trail. John Day River - North Fork is typically a reasonably waterless place; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. John Day River - North Fork, Route 52 Bridge to Dale road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 41 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.91289 Longitude: -118.39901 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.99769 Longitude: -118.94491 Paddler input for John Day River - North Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at John Day River - North Fork, Blue Mountains, Oregon Local climate location: UKIAH 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near John Day River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near John Day River - North Fork: Grande Ronde River, Union County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park)   Ski Areas Near John Day River - North Fork: Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 30 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 79 miles away, 1125 vertical feet   Hotels Near John Day River - North Fork: Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton , 32 miles away Best Western John Day Inn, John Day , 33 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, John Day , 33 miles away Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton , 35 miles away Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near John Day River - North Fork: Trough Creek Campground, Umatilla County, 13 miles away Lehman Hot Springs, Ukiah, 13 miles away Deerhorn Campground, Grant County, 17 miles away   Trails Near John Day River - North Fork: Cougar Creek Trail, Grant County , 1 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 2106 feet elevation difference Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County , 2 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference Corral Creek Trail, Grant County , 3 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2646 feet elevation difference Basin Creek Trail, Grant County , 3 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 622 feet elevation difference Pearson Trail, Umatilla County , 3 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 926 feet elevation difference Old Desolation Driveway Trail, Grant County , 3 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2238 feet elevation difference Glade Creek Trail, Grant County , 4 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near John Day River - North Fork: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 64 miles away