Oregon whitewater - John Day River - North Fork, Blue Mountains, Grant County Grant county, Dale to Monument section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     44 miles   The natural beauty of Grant County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Oregon you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance     then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Dale to Monument stretch of John Day River - North Fork is 44 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. The beautiful Blue Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are no other stretches to paddle along John Day River - North Fork than the Dale to Monument stretch. Briefly about the general area: Summer at John Day River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for John Day River - North Fork. While you're here   at John Day River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Section Line Trail. Not much rainfall falls here at John Day River - North Fork; throughout November this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. John Day River - North Fork, Dale to Monument road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 44 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.99769 Longitude: -118.94491 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8162 Longitude: -119.41501 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: HEPPNER 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn, John Day 29 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... Best Western John Day Inn, John Day 29 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... Comfort Inn & Suites, Hermiston 44 miles away Hermiston, where East/West meets North/South, with easy access to Seattle, Portland, Boise, and Salt Lake. The hotel is located on the interstate. Just a short trip to downtown or the Umatilla area. W...   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.   Ski Areas Near John Day River - North Fork: Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 65 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 88 miles away, 810 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 108 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 144 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 152 miles away, 730 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 160 miles away, 900 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 169 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 173 miles away, 2777 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 175 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 176 miles away, 3590 vertical feet   Hotels Near John Day River - North Fork: Americas Best Value Inn, John Day , 29 miles away Best Western John Day Inn, John Day , 29 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Hermiston , 44 miles away Best Western Hermiston Inn, Hermiston , 45 miles away Econo Lodge Pendleton, Pendleton , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near John Day River - North Fork: Hitching Post Trailer Court, Long Creek, 13 miles away Meadowbrook Lodge and Overnight Park, Ukiah, 14 miles away C and D Motel and Trailer Court, Ukiah, 18 miles away   Trails Near John Day River - North Fork: Section Line Trail, Morrow County , 11 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 570 feet elevation difference Minetop Trail, Morrow County , 17 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 931 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near John Day River - North Fork: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 30 miles away