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 Dale to Monument stretch of John Day River - North Fork is 44 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The natural beauty of Grant County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The beauty of the Blue Mountains is a great plus for this river. A section like this is
    is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This
is the only paddling stretch along John Day River - North Fork.

Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the Section Line Trail. It is very dried out here at John Day River - North Fork ordinarily; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
For the duration of the warm days of summer highs here at John Day River - North Fork reach the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are typically in the 40's, and night lows during the winter for John Day River - North Fork tend to be in the 20's.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at John Day River - North Fork, Blue Mountains, Oregon
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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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 600 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

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