About Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Service Creek (Donnelly) Boat Launch & Walk-In Campground serves as the primary launch site for the easternmost segment of the Wild and Scenic John Day River. Camping and staging are the primary recreation activities here and the recreation site offers a large boat trailer parking and turn around area. The boat launch itself is primitive. - Open year-round - Four walk-to campsites. - All campsites are available on a first come, first served basis; no reservations are available. - Two wheelchair accessible vault toilets. - No utility hookups or potable water are available - No garbage service - please pack out your trash - An annual fire closure is in effect from June 1 through October 15. Prohibited acts include building, igniting, maintaining, attending, using, tending, or being within 20 feet of a campfire, charcoal fire, or any other type of open flame; smoking, except while in…
- Fees: $5 per night per campsite; $2 per each additional vehicle over the first vehicle, excluding towed vehicles
- Managed by: John Day Wild and Scenic River, BLM
- Where: 11 mi west of Spray, OR · 44.79331, -120.00137
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Star Party (Star party), 35 mi.
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