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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! 
Need more info? Visit the Sumpter Chamber of Commerce at: www.sumpterchamber.com Call {541} 894-2249 or........ 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!  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, Snowshoes, and Snowboards are great too! Visit Sumpter City Hall. If this is your first visit to Sumpter, we invite you to browse our website to find some of our favorite photos or read up on some history at our Sumpter Museums page, Sumpter Valley Railway If you need a place to stay, just visit our Lodging page If you don't find what you're looking for............. just drop us an email! info@sumpter.org See you in Sumpter! |
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Baker City Page check the weather  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 Dial 911 Religious Services: Fellowship Sumpter Museums: History: Sumpter Library
541-894-2243 Zip Code: 97877-9998 Post Office  |
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