John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla

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John Day Dam is 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the Columbia River and located at Exit 109 off Interstate 84 in Oregon. The project consists of a navigation lock, spillway, smolt monitoring facility, powerhouse and fish-passage facilities on both shores. Many recreation opportunities are available along the shores of Lake Umatilla and on the John Day River, such as boating, fishing, swimming and sail boarding.

Camping and Day Use

  • Lepage Park
  • Plymouth Park

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From The Dalles, 25 miles east on I-84.

Additional Information

  • John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla Photo Album
  • John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla Website
  • John Day Lock and Dam, Lake Umatilla Map

Photo Gallery

  • John Day Dam on the Columbia RiverJohn Day Dam, Lake Umatilla
  • Aerial View of John Day Dam on the Columbia RiverJohn day Dam
  • Lake with hills in the backgroundDawn at the lake

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