J.S. Burres Boat Ramp
Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 35 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 541-739-2322 · Website
John Day River (Sherman County) Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on John Day River in Oregon, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
8 public launches · 4 with trailer ramps · 3 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free · 4 with restrooms
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Before you launch in Oregon
🧼 All vehicles carrying motorized or nonmotorized boats must stop at open inspection stations.
Links go to official Oregon agency pages.
Counties: Gilliam County, Sherman County
Ramps and launches
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John Day River Boat Ramp near Condon
Condon, Sherman County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 40 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · 541-739-2322 · Website
Lepage Park #1
Goldendale, Sherman County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 3
- Fee
- Yes
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 27 mi from The Dalles
Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-296-1181 · Website
McDonald Crossing
Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-447-8757 · Website
Directions: From Arlington, Oregon : Drive 6.7 miles south along State Highway 19, the John Day Highway. Turn right onto Cedar Springs Lane and continue for 9.2 miles. Make another right onto Lower Rock Creek Lane and proceed another 5.5 miles. Nearing the John Day River, turn right again onto the gravel and dirt McDonald Ferry Road and continue another 2 miles to the historic site.
Rock Creek #1
Moro, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Fee
- Yes
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 38 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-447-8757 · Website
McDonald
Moro, Sherman County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from The Dalles
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
Philippi Park
Goldendale, Gilliam County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 29 mi from The Dalles
Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 541-296-1181 · Website
John Day River Boat Ramp near Moro
Moro, Sherman County
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from The Dalles