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Middle Fork John Day River
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 14 years).
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 14043840, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 14 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 14 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MF JOHN DAY RIVER ABV CAMP CREEK, NR GALENA, OR (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middle Fork John Day River?
- Middle Fork John Day River is a river in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at Middle Fork John Day River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Middle Fork John Day River in Oregon is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 14043840, 5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Middle Fork John Day River?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Middle Fork John Day River rated?
- Middle Fork John Day River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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