The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills

John Day River Day Use 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

The river passes in front of a large butte with horizontal layers of tan, white and red soils. The river passes in front of a large butte with horizontal layers of tan, white and red soils. Bob Wick/BLM
Sunset near Priest Hole Sunset near Priest Hole Bob Wick/BLM
Geology along John Day River Geology along John Day River Bob Wick/BLM
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills Bob Wick/BLM
The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills The John Day River winding through red and yellow clay hills Bob Wick/BLM
Fishing on the John Day River Fishing on the John Day River Patrick Kollodge/BLM
A woman and her two dogs boat a calm section of river in an inflatable kayak. A woman and her two dogs boat a calm section of river in an inflatable kayak. Hummel/BLM

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