John Day Voyage Tips and guide

John Day is a city in Eastern Oregon.

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Map of John Day

• From Portland: Take US 26 east for 264 miles (about five hours).
• From Boise, Idaho: Take I-84 west fifty miles to Ontario; Exit 374 to OR 201 south for five miles to US 26; take US 26 west for 115 miles (total trip about three hours).

• 44.4186-118.9571 Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site, ☏ +1 541-575-2800. An 1865 stagecoach stop and depot that was purchased by 2 Chinese immigrants in 1887 and functioned as a clinic, general store, and community center for the Chinese community until the 1940s. It is now a museum. Free. (updated Feb 2017)
• 44.5925-118.512 Bates State Park, ☏ +1 541-448-2585. May 1-Oct 31. Primitive site $11, Hiker/biker site $8. (updated May 2018)
• Grant County Historical Museum, 101 S Canyon Blvd, Canyon City, ☏ +1 541-575-0362, [email protected]. May-Septː Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. (updated Aug 2025)

• Outpost Pizza Pub & Grill, 201 W Main St, ☏ +1 541-575-0250, [email protected]. (updated Mar 2021)
• Dayville Cafe, 212 Franklin St, ☏ +1 541-987-2122. (updated Jan 2022)

• Liquer Store. 
• 1188 Brewing Company, 141 E Main St, ☏ +1 541-575-1188. (updated Mar 2021)

• 44.4168-118.95671 Best Western John Day Inn, 315 W Main St, ☏ +1 541 575-1700, toll-free: +1 800 780-7234, fax: +1 541 575-1558. (updated Feb 2017)

• Dreamers Lodge Motel, 144 N Canyon Blvd, ☏ +1 541-575-0526, [email protected]. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Mar 2021)
• Victorian Lane Bed & Breakfast, 59728 Ridge Rd, ☏ +1 541-286-5548, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022)
• Hotel Prairie, 112 Front St, Prairie City, ☏ +1-541-820-4800, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2025)

• 44.4164-119.0882 Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, ☏ +1 541-932-4453. Seasonal campground (March 1- Nov 30) and year-round picnic area amidst cottonwood trees along the John Day River. 31 electrical sites with water, hiker-biker camp, and 2 tepees with space heater and sleeping pads for 8 people. (updated Mar 2021)
• Grant County Fairgrounds RV Park, ☏ +1 541-575-1900. Full hook up sites with picnic table, showers, and fire ring, with a walking path by the John Day River. RVs can not be more than 15 years old. Pet friendly. Full hook ups $45/night, Tent camping $10/night, Showers $5. (updated Nov 2025)

Prineville ← Mitchell ← Jct N ←	W  E	→ Ontario → Boise
Pasco ← Pendleton ←	N  S	→ Burns → Alturas