The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is located nine miles west of Dayville. The region boasts four designated Wild and Scenic rivers, a national park, and beautiful high desert scenery popular with photographers, bird watchers and hikers. The North side, Murderers Creek and Ochoco hunting units intersect at Dayville, and the area is popular throughout the state for deer and elk hunting, as well as upland game birds.

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Annual events include a cross country horse race, a parade, activities in the park, a duck race, and a dance.