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Boat Ramps in Wheeler County, Oregon

13 public launches · 5 with trailer ramps · 5 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 8 confirmed free · 6 with restrooms

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Lakes and rivers in Wheeler County

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Priest Hole Recreation Site

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Unpaved
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
41 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

Directions: Priest Hole is located on the John Day River about 12 miles from Mitchell, Oregon. From Prineville, head east on Highway 26 and turn north on Burnt Ranch Road toward the John Day Fossil Beds, Painted Hills Unit. Pass the Painted Hills and follow the gravel road for three miles. Take a right (uphill) at the junction of Priest Hole or Burnt Ranch Rec Sites. From there, take a left downhill, followin

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Clarno State Recreation Site

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
46 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

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Muleshoe Boat Launch

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
55 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

Directions: From Spray, Oregon : Drive 10.5 miles west along State Highway 19/207. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

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Shady Grove

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
74 mi from Hermiston

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

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Wooden Bridge

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
57 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

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Lower Burnt Ranch

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Unpaved
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
39 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

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Service Creek Boat Launch

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
53 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

Directions: From Service Creek, Oregon : Drive 0.5 miles east along State Highway 19, the John Day Highway. Turn right onto State Highway 207 and continue for 0.3 mile. The recreation site is on the left side of the highway.

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Spray Riverfront Park

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
74 mi from Hermiston

Managed by City of Spray · 541-468-2069 · Website

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Twickenham Boat Launch

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
45 mi from Prineville

Managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife · 800-720-6339 · Website

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Clarno East

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
45 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website

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John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds

John Day Wild and Scenic River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Nearest town
53 mi from Prineville

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (541) 416-6700

Directions: Service Creek Campground: From Prineville, Oregon, take US 26 east out of town and drive 46.5 miles to OR 207 N. Turn left and drive 23.5 miles. Service Creek Campground and boat launch will be on the right. Muleshoe Campground: From Prineville, Oregon, take US 26 east out of town and drive 46.5 miles to OR 207 N. Turn left and drive 23.8 miles. Pass Service Creek Campground, and at the stop sign

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John Day River Boat Ramp near Fossil #1

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Nearest town
41 mi from Prineville

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John Day River Boat Ramp near Fossil #2

John Day River · Fossil, Wheeler County

Nearest town
45 mi from Prineville

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