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Two canoes crossing open water between forested points in the Boundary Waters

John Day River

Oregon. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 52 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT.

Latest Reading

52
cubic feet / second
70.3°F
water temperature (21.3°C)
4
USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 14048000. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 14048000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

Where John Day River is measured

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4 USGS gauges on John Day River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.

USGS Gauges on John Day River

GaugeStationWater temp?
14036860JOHN DAY R AT BLUE MTN HOT SPGS NR PRAIRIE CITY,OR—
14038530JOHN DAY RIVER NEAR JOHN DAY, ORYes
14046500JOHN DAY RIVER AT SERVICE CREEK, OR—
14048000JOHN DAY RIVER AT MCDONALD FERRY, ORYes

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Where to stay near John Day River

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).