OUR TOWNS
Kimberly
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ELEVATION: 1,828 FEET • POPULATION: 100
ituated at the confluence of the John Day River
and its North Fork at the intersection of
Highways 19 and 402, the unincorporated town
of Kimberly may be small in population, but is
big on scenery and recreation. Local businesses
offer amenities such as groceries and lodging,
plus a post office, and visitors will find a
collection of scattered residents united in community spirit. Several miles
to the south are the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the
historic James Cant Ranch, providing hiking trails and vista points
throughout.
Outdoor enthusiasts, local and out-of-area, are attracted to the river
access, as well as camping, fishing, fruit picking, picnicking, rock
hounding, rafting and whatever else may make itself known during a day’s
adventure or a longer escape.
The region’s temperate climate provides agriculturally rich growing
opportunities - the area was named for a local pioneering family which
started the first commercial orchard there in the 1930s.
DON’T MISS:
Thomas Orchards, where organic, home-grown fruit can be
ordered ahead or picked by hand in a truly unique setting. Close
by, the John Day River Trading Post is a riverside haven for
travelers, offering groceries, gas and outdoor gear.
Welcome to
Grant
County
and enjoy
the rugged
charm of the
Oregon frontier
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