About Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Service Creek (Donnelly) Boat Launch & Walk-In Campground serves as the primary launch site for the easternmost segment of the Wild and Scenic John Day River. Camping and staging are the primary recreation activities here and the recreation site offers a large boat trailer parking and turn around area. The boat launch itself is primitive.Know Before You GoOpen year-roundFour walk-to campsites.All campsites are available on a first come, first served basis; no reservations are available.Two wheelchair accessible vault toilets.No utility hookups or potable water are availableNo garbage service - please pack out your trashAn annual fire closure is in effect from June 1 through October 15. Prohibited acts include building, igniting, maintaining, attending, using, tending, or being within 20 feet of a campfire, charcoal fire, or any other type of open flame; smoking, except while in non-public buildings, closed vehicles, in boats on the water, or while standing in the water.Point of InterestService Creek (Donnelly) Boat Launch & Walk-In Campground is a cooperative venture with Wheeler County and the State of Oregon.
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Location Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Address:
Prineville District Office, 3050 Ne 3rd St.
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States
Highway access
The campground is accessible via John Day Highway (US Route 26), which is approximately 0.5 miles from the site.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.7933 / -120.001
Elevation: 504 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
Managed by Bureau of Land Management