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Gold Dredge Cg

usfs · OR

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  • fuel station24 mi

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About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    24 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Big Creek Trailhead

    4.7 mi
  • attraction

    Potamus Point

    20 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal road in Umatilla National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.