Giles French Park — Attraction in Oregon

Beautiful views of the river and John Day Dam. You can see the local tribe fishing here too. There were several RV campers there who like they lived there full time. However, they paid me no mind, even as I walked nearby down to the river. If you're wanting a good view of John Day Dam, this is probably the best spot. If the seemingly full time RV campers camping/living there bother you, this is probably a place you should pass up. For what it's worth: I was here with my wife and son and we never felt unsafe. Also, I'm the kind of person who keeps his head on a swivel consistently, so if something or someone was off I would have...

Pretty nice place to get off the road -n- get some rest, enjoy the river. You can "overnight" or camp up to 14 days I believe. There are simple "pit toilets", trash cans, some picnic tables. Also boat ramp, and wind surfing, area can get quite windy. Overall nice place, some questionable people, but still a safe environment. The Best part is seeing the fishing platforms of the "local people" so simply, if You visit here, respect the people -n- the land. Don't trash this...

Stay clear of the fishing platforms, we were called out by a native man for even being near one. He claimed it was his private property even though it is public land. He chased us out of there in his truck following us fast with no regard for the small child we had with us. Beware of the fishing platform area if you want to avoid potentially violent encounters...