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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
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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