John Day, Regional hub city in Grant County, Oregon, USA
John Day sits at the intersection of U.S. Routes 26 and 395, surrounded by the Strawberry Mountains to the south and Blue Mountains to the east.
The city received its name from the John Day River, named after a Virginia member of the 1811 Astor Expedition who explored the region.
The Kam Wah Chung Museum preserves a 19th-century Chinese apothecary shop, reflecting the substantial Chinese community that lived in the area during the 1880s.
The city maintains several accommodations, dining establishments, and serves as a base for accessing the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and surrounding natural areas.
Located at 941 meters elevation, John Day encompasses 1.87 square miles of land and represents the largest population center in Grant County with 1,664 residents.
Location: Grant County
Inception: 1901
Elevation above the sea: 941 m
Website: https://www.cityofjohnday.com/
Website: https://cityofjohnday.com
GPS coordinates: 44.41806,-118.95500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge
69.6 km
Kam Wah Chung Company Building
167 m
Sumpter Valley Railway
73.4 km
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
18.2 km
North Fork John Day Wilderness
62.8 km
Unity Lake State Recreation Site
61.7 km
James Cant Ranch
56.9 km
Rock Creek Butte
80.7 km
Black Canyon Wilderness
56.3 km
Monument Rock Wilderness
53.5 km
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
10.6 km
Bridge Creek Wildlife Area
70 km
Old Camp Casino
93.3 km
Roba Ranch
86 km
Ukiah–Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
78.8 km
Unity Ranger Station
61.1 km
Antlers Guard Station
58.8 km
Advent Christian Church
190 m
Allison Ranger Station
75.2 km
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
3.6 km
Supervisor's House No. 1001
464 m
John Day Compound
398 m
Superintendent's House
69.9 km
Thomas Condon Paleontology Center
56.9 km
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
150 m
McEwen
73.5 km
Desert Theatre
92.9 km
Kam Wah Chung Chinese Heritage Site
90 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes