Service Creek Stage Stop is located 20 miles east of Fossil, Oregon,
on Highway 19 at Junction 207 on the John Day River. The area is
rich in history in the center of Wheeler County, located 60 miles
south of the Columbia River Gorge and 185 miles from Portland,
Oregon.
Fishing -
Rafting - Eco-Tour
Trips - Shuttles
- Hiking -
Golf - Fine Food & Relaxing
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water level & flow
information for
Service Creek area
of the John Day
River.
Nestled deep
in ancient canyons of the John
Day River, Service Creek Stage
Stop is a travelers' oasis. With
a key to the past we offer rest
for the weary traveler and a
haven for the intrepid explorer.
The house, once a 1920's
boarding house, is located on
twenty-six acres across Service
Creek from the old livery barn.
It is now a six room, six bath,
lodge catering to individuals,
families, and groups. The store,
restaurant, and raft rental
businesses are next door on the
site of the original Service
Creek post office.
The store carries groceries,
beverages, camping and fishing
supplies, and rafting
accessories. The restaurant
features a full menu with hand
cut New York steaks, hamburgers,
locally grown produce, homemade
soups and desserts, and daily
specials. The raft rental
business provides you with a
variety of watercraft for your
adventures on the river. For
your convenience, we will
shuttle your vehicle from your
put in spot to your take out
destination. Guided fishing,
rafting, and eco-tour trips are
also available.
The Journey Through Time Scenic
Byway meets the National Wild
and Scenic John Day River at
Service Creek, which
coincidentally is centrally
located between the three units
of the John Day Fossil Beds
National Monument making it a
natural base for your
explorations.
Service Creek Stage Stop is
situated near John Day Fossil
Beds National Monument
on 26 acres with a creek running
through the middle of the
property.
Come on
over to our paradise and see why
NWGR.com calls this one of the
Top 10 Best Kept Secrets for
vacation travelers in the
Northwest. Fishing, hiking,
rafting, eco-tours, great New
York steaks, home grown produce,
home-made desserts and so much
more.
The
Lodge at Service Creek offers
guests unique and comfortable
lodging experience. The Lodge
was originally known as “Tilly’s
Boarding House” and catered to
folks traveling in the early
1920’s. This beautiful
handcrafted two story building
has been lovingly restored and
offers guests plenty of room to
stretch out, relax and enjoy.
With two gorgeous decks, wrap
around porches and common room,
The Lodge is a perfect location
to serve as a base camp to
explore what the John Day Basin
has to offer. The lodge offers
the following room
accommodations: the Painted
Hills room, the Thomas Condon
room, the Rimrock room, the Fish
room, the Cool room and the
Cowboy room.
The
Lodge is one of several
buildings dating back to the
early 1900's, including the
original Post Office for the
community of Service Creek and
the barn used when Service Creek
was a stagecoach stop. The Lodge
can accommodate up to 17 people,
is air conditioned, has WiFi and
is perfect for family and
business retreats. The lodge is
open year round. For more
information about renting the
entire lodge for events, please
contact us for special discounts
and pricing. Sorry, no pets.
