Columbia River Gorge
Dufur, Oregon
City
Wheat country town south of The Dalles
Dufur is a small city in Wasco County south of The Dalles, surrounded by wheat fields and ranchland beneath Mount Hood's eastern slopes.
History & Local Character
Dufur was founded in 1878 and named for a local rancher. It grew as a wheat shipping point and still hosts an annual Threshing Bee.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly older single-family homes on large lots, with prices among the lowest in the region.
Restaurants & Shopping
The town has a cafe or two and a small store, with The Dalles 20 minutes north offering full services.
Schools & Education
Dufur students attend the Dufur School District, a small K-12 system.
Parks & Recreation
The surrounding wheat country, White River and Mount Hood National Forest offer rural recreation and hunting.
Transportation & Accessibility
OR 197 connects Dufur to The Dalles and south toward Madras, with limited transit.
Local Businesses
CafeFarm supplyRanch servicesSmall market
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Nearby Attractions
- Threshing Bee
- Mount Hood National Forest
- White River
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Very affordable housing
- Rural landscape and mountain views
- Small schools
Considerations
- Very limited services
- Long drive for shopping and medical care
- Windy, dry conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dufur Threshing Bee?
It is an annual event celebrating the region's wheat harvest with vintage machinery, a parade and community events.