John Day River Maps and Resources
Guidebooks and Brochures
- Boater Etiquette
- High Season Boating Permit Daily Rolling Release Schedule
- John Day River Boater's Guide - see the "River Maps" tab for further info
- Portable Toilet and Fire Pan Brochure
- Quota for High Season Day Use Permits
- Quota for High Season Overnight Permits
- River Segments and Camping Information
- RV Dump Station List
- Thirtymile information pamphlet
- Thirtymile road closure information
- McDonald's Ferry information pamphlet
- Wildfire Safety Tips
Flickr Albums
- Floating the John Day Wild and Scenic River Flickr
- John Day Wild and Scenic River Flickr
- South Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River Flickr
Videos
- Floating the John Day River in Oregon
- Flying High Above the John Day River!
- 360° in the South Fork John Day River
- 360° dusk at the South Fork John Day River
- River Maps
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Mainstem Access Locations
The John Day River (Mainstem) Boating Access Locations map displays boating access points for the Mainstem John Day River downstream of Kimberly.
North Fork Access Locations
The John Day River North Fork Access Locations map displays boating access points for the North Fork John Day River upstream of Kimberly.
The 2002 North Fork John Day River Interim BLM Access Map shows road access and land ownership (does not denote River Miles or campsites).
Order Maps and Guidebook
The following maps and guidebook may be ordered by phone from the BLM Prineville District Office at 541-416-6700. Visa/MC and debit cards accepted. (BLM, 3050 NE 3rd St, Prineville OR 97754)
2023 John Day River Boater's Guide ($14 at the Prineville District Office, $19.99 online)
Waterproof, spiral-bound, 67-page book with information on 174 miles of the the John Day River from Kimberly to Tumwater Falls. The guide includes safety tips, leave-no-trace and river etiquette, along with topographical maps. Each map shows river miles, land ownership, and potential boat-in camping areas along the river with corresponding descriptions.
2019 Lower Deschutes & John Day Rivers ($14)
Waterproof fold-out map covers the mainstem between Highway 26 and the Columbia River, including Service Creek to Cottonwood Bridge.
2003 Umatilla National Forest ($14)
Shows road access, land ownership, and topographic features. Does not denote River Miles or campsites.
- Shuttle Operators
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The BLM does not regulate individuals or companies providing shuttle services. The BLM does not endorse shuttle providers.
Mainstem John Day River
Thirtymile Shuttles
541-980-0328
ritarattray@gmail.comJ&Z Shuttles
Spray, Oregon
541-468-2182Service Creek Stage Stop
Service Creek, Oregon
541-468-3331
www.servicecreek.comJ.D.R. Shuttles
Fossil, Oregon
541-763-0909
Cell: 541-410-0933Rimrock Grill
Monument, Oregon
541-934-2551North Fork John Day River
Rimrock Grill
Monument, Oregon
541-934-2551Dale Store & Service
Dale, Oregon
541-421-3484Service Creek Stage Stop
Service Creek, Oregon
541-468-3331
www.servicecreek.com - Guides & Outfitters
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Commercial Permits
Commercial businesses offering guided trips on the mainstem or North Fork of the John Day River are required to obtain a permit from the Prineville District Office of the Bureau of Land Management prior to operations, phone 541-416-6700.
A trip is considered to be commercial if the group fails to meet any one of the following requirements for a non-commercial trip:
- There is a bona fide sharing of expenses
- No fees are collected in excess of the actual expense of the trip
- There is no financial gain by any member of the group
- No salary is directed from shared expenses of the trip
- No charge is collected for use of the equipment
Authorized John Day River Guides
Deschutes River Anglers
541-771-2288Steve Smith Outdoors, LLC
503-661-3474Oregon River Experiences
503-563-1500
www.oregonriver.comA. Helfrich Outfitter, LLC.
541-726-5039
www.helfrich.comBischof's Flyfishing
541-977-2796Little Creek Outfitters
503-819-4035
www.littlecreekoutfitters.netMah-Hah Outfitters
971-533-5733
www.johndayriverfishing.comArrowhead River Adventures
541-830-3388
www.arrowheadriveradventures.comOuzel Outfitters
541-385-5947
www.oregonrafting.comService Creek Rafting Company
541-468-3331
www.servicecreek.comSteelhead Outfitters, LLC
541-400-0855
steelheadoutfitters.comJohn Hazel & Company
541-395-0995
www.deschutesangler.comRiver Runner Outfitters
541-978-0152Young Life's Washington Family Ranch
541-489-3100Bend Parks and Recreation District
541-389-7275
www.bendparksandrec.orgCity of Eugene River House Outdoor Center
541-682-5329
www.eugene-or.gov/749/OutdoorAuthorized John Day River Boat Rental Outfitter
Service Creek Rafting Company
541-468-3331
www.servicecreek.comForms for Guides & Outfitters