Things to do and Places to see around the Northside Community

Unique Natural Features

Cedar Grove Botanical Area

Acres of Alaska cedars isolated several miles from the nearest colony. 1-mile trail through grove.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Last 40 million years of Age of mammals recorded here. Plants and animals fossilized in deposits of volcanic ash. Three sperate sections with headquarters at John Day Visitor Center. Viewpoints, Fishing, Trails over 14,000 acres.

Parks Forests and Wilderness Areas

Black Canyon Wilderness, Ochocco National Forest

Old growth forest, steep canyons and sharp edges.

Clyde Holiday State Park

Hiker-bike camp, adjacent to John Day River

Monument Rock Wilderness, Malheur/Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Three prominent rock formations, 12 miles of trails.

Sumpter Valley Dredge

Steep rugged terrain, 17 miles of trails

Umatilla National Forest

Winter sports, rafting and lava outflows.

Unity Lake State Park

Hiker-biker camp, elevation 3866 feet

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Combines 2 national Forest.

Hiking

McClelland Mountain Trail (Malheur National Forest)

10 mile route travels through open, high mountain country. many scenic view. Semi-private area. Big game wildlife. Within Aldrich Mountains. Strenuous. Connect to trail via Riley Creek Trail at end of Forest Route 2190

Hiking (cont'd)

Squaw Rock Trail (Malheur National Forest)

11 mile route travels through the heart of Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area offering scenic vistas of North Fork John Day and Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas. Alpine wildflowers, remnants of former mining operations. Moderately strenuous. Trailhead on Forest Rout 45 just south of Umatilla National Forest border. Trail ends at Dupratt Springs.

Historic Sites/Museums

KamWah Chung & Co. Museum (John Day)

Building built 1886-1887 as trading post, served as center for Chinese community until 1940's. Thousands of artifacts and relics illustrating structures's may uses - home, general store, temple, doctor's office and pharmacy.

Back Country Byways

South Fork John Day River (Dayville)

50 mile route. Wildlife, fishing, camping and Murderer's Creek Wildhorse Management Area.

Fishing and Boating

Anthony Lake - Trout
Canyon Meadows Lake - Trout
John Day River, Service Creek Area - Trout, Warm water fish
John Day River, Spray - Steelhead, Trout
Magone Lake - Trout
Phillips Lake - Trout, Warm water fish
Unity Reservoir - Trout, Warm water fish

Campgrounds

Meadowbrook Store & RV Park - Dale Oregon
Mt. Vernon Motel & Trailer Park - Mt. Vernon Oregon