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
• John Day Wild and Scenic River Permits Systems Report
• McDonald's Ferry information pamphlet
• 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
• 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

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 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

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.com	Rimrock Grill Monument, Oregon 541-934-2551
Service Creek Stage Stop Service Creek, Oregon 541-468-3331 www.servicecreek.com	J.D.R. Shuttles Fossil, Oregon 541-763-0909 Cell: 541-410-0933
Scotty's Shuttle Service Scotty Hammell: 541-288-4064 Jean Hammell: 541-288-4000 https://scottyshuttleservice.com/	J-T Shuttle Trish Denney 541-771-0341

 

North Fork John Day River

Rimrock Grill Monument, Oregon 541-934-2551	Dale Store & Service Dale, Oregon 541-421-3484
Service Creek Stage Stop Service Creek, Oregon 541-468-3331 www.servicecreek.com

 

Guides & Outfitters

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:

1. There is a bona fide sharing of expenses
2. No fees are collected in excess of the actual expense of the trip
3. There is no financial gain by any member of the group
4. No salary is directed from shared expenses of the trip
5. No charge is collected for use of the equipment

 

Authorized John Day River Guides

Deschutes River Anglers 541-771-2288	Steve Smith Outdoors, LLC 503-661-3474
Oregon River Experiences 503-563-1500 www.oregonriver.com	A. Helfrich Outfitter, LLC. 541-726-5039 www.helfrich.com
Bischof's Flyfishing 541-977-2796	Little Creek Outfitters 503-819-4035 www.littlecreekoutfitters.net
Mah-Hah Outfitters 971-533-5733 www.johndayriverfishing.com	Arrowhead River Adventures 541-830-3388 www.arrowheadriveradventures.com
Ouzel Outfitters 541-385-5947 www.oregonrafting.com	Service Creek Rafting Company 541-468-3331 www.servicecreek.com
Steelhead Outfitters, LLC 541-400-0855 steelheadoutfitters.com	Chris O'Donnell's Guide Service 541-978-0152 www.Bendflyshop.com
NCOAE TBD	Young Life's Washington Family Ranch 541-489-3100
Alex Gonsiewski Fly Fishing 503-810-2740 www.alexgonsiewski.com

 

Authorized John Day River Boat Rental Outfitter

Service Creek Rafting Company 541-468-3331 www.servicecreek.com

 

Forms for Guides & Outfitters

• Guidelines for Commercial Use of the John Day River
• John Day River Commercial Post Use Report Form