Discover Historic
Sumpter, Oregon
Travel South on Highway 7 into the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon to find the historic town of Sumpter, Oregon.
Hiking Trails
All within an hour of Sumpter’s city limits.
All links will take you to the U.S. Forest Service website.
There you will be provided with all information about the trail.
- Amelia Creek Trailhead
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail #1605
- Anthony Lake Tent Campground
- Anthony Lakes Guard Station
- Anthony Lakes Picnic Area
- Baldy Creek Trailhead
- Baldy Lake Trailhead
- Black Lake Trail #1600
- Bull Run Trailhead
- Crawfish Basin Trailhead
- Crawfish Creek Trailhead
- Crawfish Lake Trail #1606
- Crawfish Basin Trailhead
- Crawfish Creek Trailhead
- Crawfish Lake Trail #1606
- Dean Creek Trailhead
- Dutch Flat Trailhead
- Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
- Elkhorn Crest Trailhead
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Indian Rock Trail #1648
- Killamacue Trailhead
- Marble Pass Trailhead
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Peavy Cabin
- Peavy Trailhead
- Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
- Powder River Interpretive Trail #1613
- Powder River Trailhead
- Rock Creek Lake Trailhead
- Social Security Point Trailhead
- Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead
Snowmobile/OHV Trail
Blue Spring Summit Sno-Park
Winter
The Blue Spring Summit Sno-Park is used as snowmobile trailhead during the winter months. It is located 7 miles from Sumpter. *Register for the Sno-mo Club by clicking on the picture below.
Summer
During the late spring, summer, and fall months, Blue Spring Summit Sno-Park turns into the Blue Mountain OHV trail. There many campgrounds in the area to make it an outdoor weekend! Follow the picture for more information.
Ghost Towns
Borne
Greenhorn
Whitney
Granite
7 miles North of Sumpter
28 miles W of Sumpter
13 miles SW of Sumpter
30 miles NW of Sumpter
Stay in a haunted Bed and Breakfast!
Sumpter Bed & Breakfast
The old Sumpter hospital built in 1900 is now the Sumpter Bed & Breakfast.
In 1917, much of Sumpter was destroyed from a fire that spread through the town. The hospital was one of the few remaining buildings. It has changed hands over the years, but one thing hasn’t changed: the two ghosts wandering the halls of this bed and breakfast. If you want to test your nerves and have a night to remember, book a room!
Historic Sites
Sumpter Valley Railroad
The Sumpter Valley Railroad and trains have been restored over many years, beginning in 1971. Vistors now enjoy the 5.2 mile ride between McEwen and Sumpter, seeing the #3 YUBA dredge and the beautiful nature of the Blue Mountains.
Visitors can also enjoy themes rides throughout the year. Click the button below for more information on pricing and ride schedule.
Sumpter Dredge
The Sumpter Dredge was in operation from 1912 until 1954. This colossal structure has 72 ten cubic foot buckets, that once dredged at 25 buckets per minute. The system within the dredge was upgraded in 1945 to increase the efficiency of gold recovery from 70% to 95%.
Visitors can explore the dredge from May 1 to October 31. Doors are open daily from 8am-5pm. Click the button below for more infromation on the Dredge and surrounding trails.