Pendleton, OR to Burns, OR via US-395

Nice drive, but there is a climb out of Pendelton and another out of John Day. Neither too difficult. There is a nice state park on the John Day river about 15 miles from John Day. Be sure to visit the Chinese pharmacy in John Day.

donn0128 wrote:
Nice drive, but there is a climb out of Pendelton and another out of John Day. Neither too difficult. There is a nice state park on the John Day river about 15 miles from John Day. Be sure to visit the Chinese pharmacy in John Day.

Thanks for your input. Sounds doable.

If your in the area after mid May, visit Goose Lake state park. Were hosting there in July.

It's quite a nice drive. No problem. I stayed free in the forest service hdqts parking lot in John Day.

We have friends in John Day and go there about every other year and find 395 a very good road. We have a MH but have seen many 5th wheels on the road.

We did that drive this year with the coach, there are a couple switchbacks that will get your attention but its doable, take your time in the Malhure national park. It's worth the drive.

Good road surface, but pretty twisty Takes longer than you might expect.

Thank you all for your informative responses.

That's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

We also have towed this route. Time is the only issue but we knew that and had a nice time . We were in late September.

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