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Welcome to Sumpter........
We would like to share a few quick facts about Sumpter
you might find interesting if you've got a few minutes to spare!
You'll find us tucked away in the Wallowa Whitman Forest,
in the beautiful Elkhorn Mountains............
Sumpter isn't too hard to find...just follow I-84 East or West,
depending on where you are! Once you've made it to
Baker City, Oregon - get directions
We're just up the mountain a piece! (about 30 miles)
Take exit 304, then, just follow Campbell St. into town
until you find Main St, turn left, and follow Main St out of town.
Once at the Shell Station, the road turns into Hwy 7,
then....it's just another 27 miles to Sumpter!
If you're driving through John Day and Prairie City,
you'll come to us from Hwy 26....and Hwy 7....
Of course, if you're following the Elkhorn Scenic Byway,
you'll drive right through Sumpter from Granite......
.............just follow the signs!
Greater Sumpter Chamber of Commerce Need more info? Visit the
Sumpter Chamber of Commerce at: www.sumpterchamber.com
Call {541} 894-2249
or........
send an email:
mjclarke97877@msn.com
As for life here in our sleepy, historic gold town, days are quiet
and peaceful most of the year...........however, we do have our busy moments ~
The Sumpter Flea Markets brings thousands of visitors
to Sumpter three times a year! The OHV trails offer great
off-road action too, during the summer ~ this means lots
of fun and adventure for ATVs, horses, walking, and more!
Winter means superb recreation in the snow and......
The Snowmobile Poker Run is another annual event
(February), that fills Sumpter with lots of visitors and festive
fun ~ in addition to the snowy fun and adventure all winter!
Oregon State Park Entrance in Sumpter Oregon
Click photo to visit www.oregonstateparks.org

The Oregon State Park is home to both the Gold Dredge
and the Sumpter Valley Railroad Depot in Sumpter.
The Day Use area is a great place to park for the day
in the summmer! And...though the park gates are closed
during the winter, enthusiasts can enjoy the park all winter!
Snowmobiles and Snowshoes are great ways to enjoy
the Park, but Skiis, and Snowboards are great too!
Visit Sumpter City Hall. Use the Sumpter Classifieds
to buy, sell and trade items such as atvs, snowmobiles,
trucks, gold mines, mining equipment and more......
FOR FREE!
If you're looking for Sumpter Property, check out our local
Real Estate Brokers.....
If you are exploring Sumpter and Eastern Oregon for the first
time, we invite you to browse our pages to find some of our
favorite photos plus read up on some history and visit
our Sumpter Museums page, or visit the famous
Sumpter Valley Railway and see the Stump Dodger!
If you need a place to stay, just visit our Lodging page
We invite you to stick around a bit to explore our website!
If you don't find what you're looking for, just drop us an email!
info@sumpter.org
Or...Just use the menu at the top or bottom
of this page to find your way around!

See you in Sumpter!



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quick facts about Sumpter Oregon

Elevation: 4424

Latitude: -44.73 Longitude: -118.26

Location:
30 Miles SW of
Baker City,
in NE Oregon


County:   Baker

Mountain Ranges:
   Blue Mountains
Elkhorn Mountains


Forest:
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest


Population: 171
(US Census 2000)


Settled: 1862

Incorporated:
Feb 6th, 1901


Charter:
June 22, 1972


Industry:
Mining and Tourism


Emergency Services:
SVFD Fire/EMS
Dial 911

Religious Services:
McEwen Bible
Fellowship

St. Brigids in The Pines

Sumpter Museums:
SVMA
Cracker Creek

History:
Historic Sumpter

Sumpter Library
541-894-2243

Zip Code:
97877-9998

Sumpter
Post Office


Sumpter, Post Office on Austin Street. Click the photo to go now!


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