Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area

About Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area

A gold dredge, essentially a ship on dry land, that ran around the clock from 1935 to 1954 and turned up an estimated $4 million in gold. Visitors can board it May through October, and about 1.5 miles of trails cross the wetlands it left behind.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry — No day-use parking fee at this park.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Unity Lake State Recreation Site
• Bates State Park
• Catherine Creek State Park
• Red Bridge State Wayside
• Hilgard Junction State Park
• Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site