Below John Day Dam - Rufus, Oregon
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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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| Amenities: - Restrooms - Boat Launch |
Activities: - Fishing |
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Posted by meach4x4@hotmail.com
on Dec 28, 2008
Talk about gorgeous area….and FREE. How could you go wrong with that?
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.
[...] 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 [...]
Pretty noisy spot due to the train tracks nearby.