Riverside campsite at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Picnic table at campsite at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Primitive boat launch at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park
Trailer parking at Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park

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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 ft 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.

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

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Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Location & Directions for Donnelly Service Creek River Access Park

Prineville District Office, 3050 Ne 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 United States

Elevation: 504 ft

Nearest town

Prineville, OR - 114 mi

About over 2 hr (140 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via John Day Highway (US Route 26), which is approximately 0.5 miles from the site.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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