The Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage area consists of 77 acres of natural beauty tucked away between
the historic gold town of Sumpter, Oregon and the Elkhorn Mountains! Visitors will discover a place of tranquil
beauty full of wildlife, many species of trees and flowers, and several trails just waiting to be explored!
Take advantage of the day use park between the Sumpter Train Depot and the Powder River. Follow the trail
down to the Dredge and once you have visited the Dredge, be sure to explore our state park!


Enjoy the day-use area and find parking either near the SVRR Depot, near the park entrance or..........
down in front of the Sumpter Dredge itself. There are picnic tables sprinkled throughout the State Park area
from the train depot over to a wonderful little spot overlooking the dredge. Where ever you park your ice chest,
you will find yourself immersed in nature, among the trees and wildlife with plenty of fresh air!

When you've finished your picnic, why not try your hand at some gold panning? If you left your gold pan
at home, no worries..........Just stop in at the Dredge Interpretive Store and our staff will let you borrow
one of ours! And.....ORPD Rangers give gold panning classes on the weekends! Don't miss the guided
tours the Rangers and Volunteers give of the Dredge every day all week throughout the season!

More Photos Coming Soon........

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