Gold Dredge Campground Camping Area
Last Updated: May 3, 2026
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Gold Dredge Campground, located in Oregon’s Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near the Illinois River, offers 12 first-come, first-served established campsites—no reservations or permits required.
Summary
There’s a small fee per night. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and seasonal potable water. No RV hookups, but small RVs can access the sites. Nestled in a forested canyon along the scenic Wild and Scenic Illinois River, it’s a peaceful, shady spot with swimming and fishing nearby. Trails like the Illinois River Trail are close for hiking. Best visited late spring through early fall when the weather is warm and river levels are safe.
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Nearby Streamflow Levels
M Fk John Day R At Ritter
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285cfs |
North Fork John Day River At Monument
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1660cfs |
John Day River Near John Day
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228cfs |
Willow Creek Abv Willow Cr Lake
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28cfs |
Willow Creek At Heppner
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29cfs |
Willow Creek At Morgan Street
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35cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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North Fork John Day River
Headwaters To Confluence With Van Patten Creek
Headwaters (Just North Of Confluence Of Mf Five Points Creek) To Wallowa-Whitman Nf Boundary
Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
Battle Mountain State Scenic Corridor
Wilderness North Fork John Day
Umatilla National Forest
Red Bridge State Wayside
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