A shaded riverside campsite with several tall trees beside a calm, wide river. A picnic table and an information board stand near the water, with dry hills rising across the canyon.

John Day River Overnight 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

One of the meanders along the Clarno to Cottonwood river segment Bob Wick/BLM

Visitors paddle on an overnight canoe trip Patrick Kollodge/BLM

Sunset over the John Day River between Clarno and Thirtymile boat launches Michael Anderson/BLM

John Day River scenery Sarah Canham/BLM

One of the meanders along the Clarno to Cottonwood river segment Bob Wick/BLM

Rafting past the scenic cliffs of the Lower John Day River Michelle McSwain/BLM

John Day River BLM

Points of Interest

Contact Us

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

hmottl@blm.gov

541-416-6700

Addresses

3050 NE 3rd Street

Prineville

Oregon

99754

Geographic Coordinates

44.30264986, -120.81083333

Fees

$20 per trip up to 16 people up to 14 days during high season (May 1 - July 15 from Service Creek to Tumwater Falls and Sep 1 - Nov 30 from Cottonwood to Tumwater Falls). No use fee during low season. There is a Rec.gov $6 transaction fee for both high season and low season permits.