John Day River Day Use Permits

Permit · Oregon ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

2,913 ft
Elevation
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills
Photo: Bob Wick/BLM · Recreation.gov
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.

Getting there

44.30265, -120.81083 · 44°18'9.5"N 120°48'39.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434855606976878679655142
Low °F252629334045494842342924
Precip in1.10.80.90.81.40.80.40.40.30.91.21.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at John Day River Day Use Permits?
Yes, John Day River Day Use Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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