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Photo: North Fork of the John Day River (Grant County, Oregon scenic images) (graDA0162) by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives (Attribution) License

John Day River

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years).
Use cautionGood conditions today

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12010000, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.94 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 96 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NASELLE RIVER NEAR NASELLE, WA (14.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at John Day River

H: 68° L: 57°
Sunny
Sunny
65°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
78%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
60°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
61°
12 PM
Overcast
65°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
68°
6 PM
Sunny
67°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Day River?
John Day River is a river in Oregon.
Can you swim at John Day River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is John Day River rated?
John Day River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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