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Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area

Sumpter, Oregon

A huge gold-mining dredge parked in the middle of its own tailings.

Price
Tour fee
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
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The dredge worked the valley for decades and left piles of rock behind. Tours inside show how it operated. The park is open in season.

Good to know

  • Check open dates
  • Dress for cool interior
  • Pair with railway
Open
Mostly late spring to autumn
Getting there
Sealed road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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