Clarno is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States.

[1] Charles Clarno, Andrew's son, built a miniature steamboat, The John Day Queen, used as a ferry and for pleasure trips.

[3] The attempt ended in failure at Clarno Rapids, slightly beyond where the boat normally traveled.

There The John Day Queen broke free from guide ropes held by Charles Clarno and his friends and smashed on the rocks downstream.

The spark arrestor from the boat was later rescued and donated to the city museum in Fossil.