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The John Day River is open to boats, kayaks, and fishing. John Day County Park is 54 acres and the only public park along the John Day River. The boat launch is accessed off Oregon
Highway 30. The boat launch puts users into the John Day River just before it enters the Columbia River, giving users
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exists along the John Day River. The Marsh is a little over 24 acres owned by North Coast Land
Conservancy. The John Day River Marsh is part of the Columbia Quiet Waters initiative which covers the lower Columbia River
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There's a railroad swing bridge crossing the mouth of the river. The tracks were used by Lewis and Clark
Explorer Train which is no longer operating. The railroad bridge has a clearance of 8 feet.
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