Regional Attractions
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Located in the town of Sumpter, the historic Sumpter Valley Dredge is nestled at the base of the majestic granite peaks of the Elkhorn Mountain Range. The Powder River is born deep within the range and picks up speed as it spills down the Sumpter Valley, traveling through the park before reaching Phillips Reservoir. There is no fee to use this park. The dredge itself is closed in winter, but the trail around it is open all year. For more information, please call either (541) 894-2486 or (800) 551-6949.
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Sumpter Municipal Museum
The Sumpter Museum is housed in one of Sumpter's historic buildings, most recently known as "The Sumpter Supply". Built in 1899, the structure first served the community as a Mercantile up until the fire of 1917, which nearly decimated the City. Untouched by the fire, the building in later years served as a Tavern, Grocery Store, Liquor Store, Gas Station & Auto Repair Shop (just to name a few uses throughout the years). The building sat empty before being donated to the City of Sumpter to serve as a Museum in perpetuity.
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center offers living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails.
Open daily except Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day.
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Open daily except Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day.
- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., April - October.
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., November - March.
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Baker Heritage Museum
Housed in the historic 1920 Natatorium the Baker Heritage Museum, formerly Oregon Trail Regional Museum, displays and interprets the rich history of the region. Permanent and changing exhibits of mining, timber, ranching, agriculture, early Baker City life, Chinese culture and wildlife fill the 33,000 square foot building. Whether you spend an hour or spend the day touring the museum you will come away with an appreciation of our region and the people who settled here.
Baker Heritage Museum
Baker Heritage Museum
Hells Canyon Adventures
For whatever reason you choose to experience Hells Canyon, Hells Canyon Adventures will welcome you. As William Shakespeare said, "One touch of nature makes all the world kin."
Your Hells Canyon Adventure will begin long before you reach the jet boats. Your senses will awaken as you travel through the natural landscape which remains mostly undeveloped, undisturbed and uncrowded; where the air is still fresh. Allow extra time to stop at the viewpoints for wildlife sightings and see the geological formations.
Hells Canyon Adventures
Your Hells Canyon Adventure will begin long before you reach the jet boats. Your senses will awaken as you travel through the natural landscape which remains mostly undeveloped, undisturbed and uncrowded; where the air is still fresh. Allow extra time to stop at the viewpoints for wildlife sightings and see the geological formations.
Hells Canyon Adventures
Union Creek Campground
The Union Creek Campground is one of the largest Forest Service campgrounds in eastern Oregon. Set on the northern shore of Phillips Lake amid mature ponderosa pine forest, it offers over 60 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. Special activities for local and regional visitors include; fishing, hiking, swimming, waterskiing, and boating.
Union Creek Campground
Powder River Recreation Area
Located on Highway 7 just below the Mason Dam on Phillips Reservoir. A safe and beautiful way to explore the Powder River.
A great place for a picnic, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing. There is a convenient paved place to park your vehicle, a restroom, and a choice of paved and unpaved trails to help you enjoy the Powder River and Wallowa-Whitman forest in all it's splendor.
SVRR PRAIRIE CITY RAILROAD DEPOT
Visit the restored, original, western-most station in Prairie City.Click here to visit their web site.
