10 public launches · 6 with trailer ramps · 3 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 9 confirmed free · 5 with restrooms
🧼 All vehicles carrying motorized or nonmotorized boats must stop at open inspection stations.
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Bull Prairie Lake · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · 541-676-9187 · Website
Directions: From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.
Canyon Meadows Lake · Canyon City, Grant County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · 541-575-3000 · Website
Magone Lake · John Day, Grant County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · 541-575-3000 · Website
Directions: From John Day, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 26 east for approximately 9 miles. At the junction of County Road 18, travel north approximately 10 miles. At Forest Road 3620, turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Forest Road 3618. The campground is 1 mile from the turnoff. The reservable group site is on the right, the shelter is in the day use area on the left. From Prairie City, Oregon, take U.S
Olive Lake · John Day, Grant County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · 541-427-3231 · Website
Directions: From Ukiah, OR travel south to County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 48.5 mile to the town of Granite. Instead of entering the town, turn right onto County Road 24/Forest Service Road (FSR) 10 and travel about 3.5 miles to the end of the pavement. Follow the gravel road up to the right (FSR 10). Travel about 9 miles on FSR 10. Turn right on FSR 1000480 and tr
John Day River · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
North Fork John Day River · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
Directions: From Kimberly, Oregon: Drive 13.8 miles north on State Highway 402. Drive through the town of Monument and take a right before the bridge over the North Fork John Day River onto Cavender Lane. Drive .4 miles to the end of the road.
North Fork John Day River · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
North Fork John Day River · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
North Fork John Day River · Heppner, Grant County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 541-416-6700 · Website
John Day, Grant County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 541-427-3231
Directions: From Pendleton, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 395 for 50 miles to the Ukiah exit. Turn left on Highway 244 to Ukiah. Turn right (south) just before the city park; this road becomes Forest Service Road (FSR) 52 at the Forest boundary. Travel 50 miles to the small town of Granite. From Granite go west on County Road 24 for approximately 6 miles. The main road veers left along the creek bed. At thi