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 average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wonderful Grant/ Umatilla County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down John Day River - North Fork have people coming here. The Route 52 Bridge to Dale stretch of John Day River - North Fork in Grant/ Umatilla County is 41 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A stretch of this length does require some     preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. This is the only paddling stretch along John Day River - North Fork. The campgrounds here at John Day River - North Fork are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Mountains is a great experience. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Briefly about the general area: Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Cougar Creek Trail, and going for a hike along the Kelsay Butte Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. If you   want a nice time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Mountains. John Day River - North Fork is pretty waterless commonly; during the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. Through the months of summer here at John Day River - North Fork, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 30's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at John Day River - North Fork descend into the 10's. 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. Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton 32 miles away Rugged Country Lodge: Pendleton's only 'bed-and-breakfast motel.' Completely renovated. All non-smoking. Affordable rates. Luxury queen beds. Down bedding. Fridges and microwaves. Air-conditioning. Fr... Best Western John Day Inn, John Day 33 miles away This charming John Day, Oregon hotel is minutes from a variety of outdoor activities and walking distance from many local shops and restaurants. Located in Eastern Oregon's beautiful John Day Valley... Americas Best Value Inn, John Day 33 miles away The Americas Best Value Inn is centrally located in the heart of John Day, Oregon. Our charming two story outside corridor facility offers 40 spacious guest rooms with a city view. We have a Mexican R...   Blue Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Mountains. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on John Day River - North Fork, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on John Day River - North Fork, 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 Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to John Day River - North Fork. 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, 810 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 79 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 165 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 174 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 174 miles away, 730 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 174 miles away, 900 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 176 miles away, 2800 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 181 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 181 miles away, 2000 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 Pendleton Super 8 Motel, 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