town guide:
John Day, Oregon
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town information
Downtown John Day is the southern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail. The town is just north of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, at the intersection of Highways 26 and 395.
John Day is a full-service town with a wide variety of restaurants and lodging options.
Elevation: 3,087 feet
Population: 2,250
Getting there from the trail: The southern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail is the 1188 Brewery located at 141 E Main St, John Day, OR, in the center of town.
map of John Day with town amenities
town amenities
Post Office
Address and Phone Number: 151 N Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1294
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
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Groceries
Chester’s Market
Chester’s is a full-service grocery. Website: http://www.mychesters.com/
Address and Phone Number: 631 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1899
Hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week
John Day Greenhouse at Oregon Pine
The Greenhouse offers locally grown fruits and vegetables. Website: https://www.johndaygreenhouse.com/
Address and Phone Number: 480 NW Johnson Drive, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0028
Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Earthly Home Natural Market
Earthly Home Natural Market has a limited selection of natural foods, energy bars, fresh fruits and vegetables, bulk items, and protein/collagen powders. Website: https://www.facebook.com/earthlyhomenaturalmarket/
Address and Phone Number: 401 W Main St Suite B, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0372
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday
Cafes and Restaurants
1188 Brewing
1188 Brewing is the southern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail. It offers great food, beer, and other beverages to celebrate the trail. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Website: http://1188brewing.com/
Address and Phone Number: 141 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1188
Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday
Squeeze-In Restaurant and Deck
Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Address and Phone Number: 423 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1045
Hours: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 6:30 am – 7:00 pm Sunday
The Outpost Pizza, Pub, & Grill
The Outpost serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer, and cocktails. Website: https://www.outpostpizzapubgrill.com/
Address and Phone Number: 201 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0250
Hours: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm 7 days a week
Dairy Queen
Website: https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/locations/or/john-day/106-s-canyon-blvd/6592/
Address and Phone Number: 106 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-2328
Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday – Monday, and 10:30 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday
Lodging
John Day offers a number of lodging options. Additional lodging options are available in Prairie City, which is 13 miles east of John Day.
Best Western
Rooms have WiFi, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning. Hotel has guest laundry, a hot tub, and an indoor swimming pool. Website: https://www.bestwestern.com
Address and Phone Number: 315 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1700
Rates: $120+/night
Dreamer’s Lodge Motel
Rooms have WiFi, cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Website: https://www.dreamerslodge.com/
Address and Phone Number: 144 N Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0526
Rates: $70+/night
John Day Motel
Rooms have WiFi, cable TV, and air conditioning.
Address and Phone Number: 250 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-9000
Rates: $70+/night
Camping
Grant County RV Park
Website: https://grantcountyoregon.net/237/RV-Park
Address and Phone Number: 411 NW Bridge St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1900
Rates: $15/night for a tent site, $30/night full RV hook up, and $5 for a shower
Outfitter
There is no outfitter in John Day. However, the Ace Hardware has a sporting goods section with fuel canisters, Under Armour base layers, Eno hammocks, tent repair kits, emergency ponchos, Backpackers Pantry meals, mosquito head nets, insect repellant, Aquaseal, Shoe Goo, seam sealer, tent stakes, Yaktrax, bicycle items, fishing items, and more.
Laundry
John Day RV Park and Laundromat
Address: 660 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845
Hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 7 days a week
Showers
Showers are available at the Grant County RV Park. Info above.
ATM
There are several banks with ATMs in John Day.
Library
Grant County Library
Website: http://www.grantcountylibrary.net/
Address and Phone Number: 507 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1992
Hours: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, and closed Friday and Sunday
Fuel Canisters
Isobutane fuel canisters are available from Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware. Info below.
Medical Services
Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic
Website: https://bluemountainhospital.org/locations/strawberry-wilderness-community-clinic-location/
Address and Phone Number: 170 Ford Rd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0404
Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7 days a week
Len’s Pharmacy
Website: https://www.lensdrug.com/
Address and Phone Number: 120 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0629
Hours: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday
U.S. Forest Service Offices
Malheur National Forest Office
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur
Address and Phone Number: 431 Patterson Bridge Rd, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-3000
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Cell Service
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Public Transit and Shuttles
Grant County People Mover
Grant County People Mover provides service between Baker City and John Day on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Connecting service from John Day to Bend and the Redmond Airport is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Website: https://grantcountypeoplemover.com/
Phone Number: 541-575-2370
John Day Taxi
The John Day Taxi will provide rides anywhere throughout the region.
Phone Number: 541-620-4255
Other Services
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware has an extensive sporting goods section, including isobutane fuel canisters. Website: https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/08040
Address and Phone Number: 652 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0549
Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday
True Value Hardware
True Value has a small sporting good section, including isobutane fuel canisters. Website: https://stores.truevalue.com/or/john-day/5223/
Address and Phone Number: 161 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0632
Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday
Radio Shack
Radio Shack is a Verizon authorized retailer. Website: https://www.facebook.com/RadioShack-866774856814880/?rf=1679522915597351
Address and Phone Number: 137 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1637
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Website: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/
Address and Phone Number: 301 W Main St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0547
Area Attractions
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is a former medical clinic, general store, community center, and residence that was originally constructed in 1865. For over 60 years it served as a social, medical, and religious center for Oregon's Chinese community. It is now an Oregon State Park. Website: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_8.php
Address and Phone Number: 125 NW Canton St, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-2800
Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 7 days a week
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is 35 miles from downtown John Day but is worth the trip. It contains a fossil record spanning forty million years—one of the richest fossil beds in North America. It is managed by the National Park Service. Website: https://www.nps.gov/joda/index.htm
Address and Phone Number: 32651 Hwy 19, Kimberly, OR 97848 541-987-2333
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 7 days a week
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