USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Gold Dredge Cg
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,097 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CAMPGROUND (NFSR 5506030) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Dale, OR
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. 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. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $8 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Group Site: $25 per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 29° | -2° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 28° | -6° | 55° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 30° | 13° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 34° | 15° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 44° | 32° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 50° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 60° | 48° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 59° | 50° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 51° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 45° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 36° | 16° | 70° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 28° | 7° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Driftwood Cg · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Oriental Cg/Th · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Drift Fence Cg · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Tollbridge Cg · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Winom Creek Cg/Th · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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