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Our contact information below – address, phone, email and Facebook – are all available for you to begin this journey to the past. We look forward to seeing you this season!
Contact Info & Hours
Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area
Open Daily 7am-7pm, May 1-Oct 31
Interpretive Center
Open Daily Mon-Thurs 10am – 4pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm, May 1-Oct 31
Friends of the Dredge
Always open!
Address, Map and Directions
Directions coming from the West:
- Take Highway 26 East from John Day for 28 miles.
- Take a left on Highway 7 at Austin Junction.
- Stay on Highway 7 for 25 miles.
- Take a left on OR-410.
- Stay on OR-410 for 3 miles until you reach the town of Sumpter.
- Take a left on Austin St.
Our Address:
575 SW Dredge Loop Rd
Sumpter, Oregon 97877
Directions coming from the East:
- Take Highway 7 West from Baker City for 25.5 miles.
- Take a Right on OR-410.
- Stay on OR-410 for 3 miles until you reach the town of Sumpter.
- Take a left on Austin St.
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Preserve the Sumpter Valley Dredge
By donating to Friends of the Dredge, you will ensure that enhanced interpretive and educational experiences will continue to be offered at the dredge, such as guided tours, interpretive displays, renovation and staffing of the interpretive center.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Friends of the Sumpter Valley Dredge is committed to maintaining the history of the dredge for today, tomorrow, and for future generations to learn and enjoy.
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