The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills

John Day River Day Use Permits | Oregon

The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.

Photos

The river passes in front of a large butte with horizontal layers of tan, white and red soils. The John Day River cutting through layers of colorful ash. Bob Wick/BLM
Sunset near Priest Hole Sunset near Priest Hole Bob Wick/BLM
Geology along John Day River Geology along the John Day River Bob Wick/BLM
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills The John Day River near Priest Hole. Bob Wick/BLM
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills The John Day River near Priest Hole. Bob Wick/BLM
Fishing on the John Day River Rafters fishing for the day Patrick Kollodge/BLM
A woman and her two dogs boat a calm section of river in an inflatable kayak. Enjoying a peaceful John Day River float in an IK. Hummel/BLM

Points of Interest

Contact Us

This site is managed by Prineville District Office; visit their page for office hours and directions.
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Addresses

3050 NE 3rd Street
Prineville
Oregon
99754

Geographic Coordinates

44.30264986, -120.81083333

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