Below John Day Dam - Rufus, Oregon

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Price: Free
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 45.693351, -120.755363
Site Type: Bureau of Reclamation Status: Official
Open Dates: Unknown Max Stay Length: 7 days
Road Type: Gravel Miles to Paved Road: <1mile
Number of Sites: 16-29 Max RV Length : Unlimited
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This week's weather forecast for this location.
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High 37° F
Low 27° F
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Fishermans access on Columbia River just below the John Day Dam. Access from the Rufus, Oregon exit on I-84 and cross under freeway towards the dam visitors center, then turn left and go to end of pavement. Open area for camping up to 7 days. Pit toilets in several places on the land. Nice views of the river. A little close to I-84, but there is a berm that blocks most of the traffic noise.
Lat/Lon is N45 41.601 W120 45.322

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Scenery level: ★★★☆☆ 

Noise Level: ★★★★☆ 


Amenities:
- Restrooms
- Boat Launch
 Activities:
- Fishing
Hot Springs Near Below John Day Dam

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Posted by meach4x4@hotmail.com on Dec 28, 2008

4 Comments about “Below John Day Dam”

  1. Justin says:
    June 26, 2009 at 20:53 pm

    Talk about gorgeous area….and FREE. How could you go wrong with that?

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  2. Barbara says:
    June 21, 2010 at 22:31 pm

    Beautiful area take Exit 109 at Rufus and turn right then a left and go to the end of the road. Spent two days sitting and watching the kite boarders fly. Could stay out of the wind and look out my windows inside in my lounge chair. Life is good.

    Reply
  3. Wilsonville Camping World, Hood River, and John Day Dam | Travels With Miranda says:
    March 25, 2011 at 23:15 pm

    [...] Hood River, it was a leisurely drive to the John Day Lock and Dam, a US Army Corps of Engineers area near Rufus. There is no signage, but online comments say that [...]

    Reply
  4. jon says:
    September 28, 2011 at 19:05 pm

    Pretty noisy spot due to the train tracks nearby.

    Reply

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