U.S. Forest Service · North Fork John Day, Oregon Wild and Scenic River · OR
Gold Dredge Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
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.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
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Fees
Single site$8/night (extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.) Group site: Site 6 is $25/night (no extra vehicle charge)
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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