John Day

John Day is a city in Eastern Oregon.

Get in

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).

🌍 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)
🌍 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, grantcountymuseum@outlook.com. May-Septː Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. (updated Aug 2025)

🌍 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, dreamerslodge@gmail.com. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Mar 2021)
Victorian Lane Bed & Breakfast, 59728 Ridge Rd, ☏ +1 541-286-5548, VictorianLaneBnB@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2022)
Hotel Prairie, 112 Front St, Prairie City, ☏ +1-541-820-4800, info@hotelprairie.com. (updated Aug 2025)

🌍 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, and fire ring, with a walking path by the John Day River. Pet friendly. Full hook ups $30/night, Tent camping $15/night, Showers $5. (updated Mar 2021)

Routes through John Day

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