South Fork John Day River facts for kids
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South Fork John Day River at Dayville
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 Location of the mouth of the South Fork John Day River in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney, Grant |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near Alsup Mountain, Malheur National Forest, Harney County, Oregon 5,396 ft (1,645 m) 43°55′09″N 119°19′17″W / 43.91917°N 119.32139°W |
| River mouth | John Day River Dayville, Grant County, Oregon 2,326 ft (709 m) 44°28′26″N 119°32′10″W / 44.47389°N 119.53611°W |
| Length | 60 mi (97 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 606 sq mi (1,570 km2) |
| Type: | Recreational |
| Designated: | October 28, 1988 |
The South Fork John Day River is a 60-mile (97 km) tributary of the John Day River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It begins in the Malheur National Forest in Harney County about 25 miles (40 km) north-northwest of Burns and flows generally north to Dayville, where it meets the main stem of the John Day River. Along the way, the stream passes through the abandoned town of Izee. Black Canyon Wilderness in the Ochoco National Forest lies within the river's drainage basin.
A total of 47 miles (76 km) of the river, from the Malheur National Forest boundary to Smoky Creek, are classified "recreational" in the National Wild and Scenic River (NWSR) system and offer opportunities for hiking, swimming, camping, hunting, and fishing.
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