Gold Dredge Cg
Open seasonally from late May through mid-November. Fees are charged through November 15. The campground is accessible year-round but winter access depends on snow conditions.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Gold Dredge Campground is a peaceful, primitive campground nestled in an open Ponderosa pine stand along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest. The campground features 7 campsites, including one group site (Site 6), and offers a quiet retreat with light usage levels. The riverside setting provides excellent opportunities for photography, swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing, though water levels drop in mid to late summer which can impede boat use. The area also offers good access for big game hunting. The Oriental Trailhead, located about 6 miles west, provides access to both OHV and wilderness trails. This is a primitive campground with no potable water and no garbage service, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. One accessible vault toilet serves the campground. Single sites are $8 per night with a $5 fee for each vehicle beyond the two-vehicle-per-site allowance, while the group site is $25 per night.
Directions
From Ukiah, Oregon travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Turn left (south) on Hwy 395 and go about 15 miles, then turn left (east) onto Forest Road 55. Drive 7.7 miles east along the North Fork John Day River to Gold Dredge Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 278-3716 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Gold Dredge Campground |
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