Shady Grove Picnic Area

4 mi east of Spray, OR · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype

Freeto camp

May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Shady Grove Picnic Area

This cozy day use area is situated between State highway 19 and the John Day River. A shady grove of cottonwoods provides a cool sojourn in the hot summer months. - Open year round. - Site features and accessible vault toilet and three picnic tables. - Day use only; no camping is allowed. - Watch for bicycles - the John Day Highway is also designated as the the Painted Hills State Scenic Byway.

Managed by: BLM
Where: 4 mi east of Spray, OR · 44.81225, -119.71879

Things to do:

FishingBikingClimbing

Weather by month

45°

27°Jan

51°

28°Feb

58°

31°Mar

64°

35°Apr

74°

42°May

81°

48°Jun

93°

53°Jul

91°

51°Aug

82°

44°Sep

68°

35°Oct

53°

31°Nov

44°

26°Dec

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.

See Shady Grove Picnic Area from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Fly over in 3D Directions

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Camps nearby

Tamarack Cabin 5.1 mi
Lone Pine Campground 5.3 mi
Big Bend Campground (John Day River) 5.8 mi
Big Bend Recreation Site 5.8 mi
Fairview Campground 9.9 mi
Bull Prairie Lake Campground 11.5 mi