About John Day River Day Use Permits
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
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John Day River Day Use Permits
Prineville, Oregon · Crook County · Permit
The John Day is the second longest free-flowing river in the continental United States and the longest undammed tributary of the Columbia.
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Weather at John Day River Day Use Permits
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
80°/44°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Sat
Partly Cloudy
84°/48°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:39 PM
Sun
Overcast
86°/54°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 6:38 PM
Mon
Overcast
85°/60°
🌬 19mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:36 PM
Tue
Overcast
80°/53°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 6:34 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
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Plan Your Visit to John Day River Day Use Permits
Heading to John Day River Day Use Permits? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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