Established Camping
Gold Dredge
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Gold Dredge is located near Ukiah in the Umatilla National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the North Fork John Day Wilderness and the historic Sumpter Valley Dredge.
Description
National Forest
Umatilla National Forest
This is a peaceful campground set in an open Ponderosa pine stand along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. Gold Dredge features 7 campsties and 1 accessible vault toilet. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Attractions in this area include photography, swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing. Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground provides good access for big game hunting. In addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 6 miles west, providing access to both OHV and wilderness trails.
Location
Gold Dredge is located in Oregon
Directions
From Ukiah, Oregon travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Turn left (south) on Hwy 395 and go about 15 miles, and then turn left (east) onto Forest Road 55. Drive 7.7 miles east along the N. Fork John Day River to Gold Dredge Campground.
Coordinates
45.00200015 N
118.81600036 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 30 min from Walla Walla
- 2 hrs 36 min from Kennewick
- 3 hrs 45 min from Yakima
- 4 hrs 19 min from Lewiston
