John Day Wild and Scenic River (Service Creek to Tumwater Falls)
The John Day River is one of the longest undammed rivers in the contiguous United States. Located in eastern Oregon, the section from Service Creek to Tumwater Falls flows through a number of colorful canyons, broad valleys, and breathtaking terrain.
This segment offers exceptional anadromous steelhead and warm-water bass fishing, calm water boating punctuated with a few rapids, and locations of historical and paleontological interest. (BLM)
Recreational activities most commonly pursued on and along the river are hunting, fishing, and whitewater boating. Fall and winter are the seasons for hunting waterfowl, upland birds, and deer. The area is noted for excellent bass and steelhead fishing. Slow water floating with a few challenging rapids are appealing for a wide spectrum of visitors. Camping, picnicking, sightseeing, photography, swimming, and wildlife viewing are also popular, and snowmobiling and skiing are options during the winter months. (rivers.gov)
