📷 Melmelkinch, CC0Dundee Hills
Dundee, OR
Red-soil hills above OR-99W at the heart of Oregon’s pinot noir country, covered in vineyards and tasting rooms. The lanes are narrow and steep in places; weekday afternoons are quieter than weekends.
The Dundee Hills are a wine-growing area (AVA) in Yamhill County, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley, about 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Portland near Newberg. The hills form a north-south ridge on the west side of the valley. The area covers roughly 6,490 acres (about 2,600 hectares), of which around 1,300 acres are planted with vines; older figures differ. According to Fodor's, the town of Dundee is a wine-country base with wine bars, inns and restaurants, once known for hazelnuts.
The defining feature is the reddish Jory soil of silt, clay and loam, which drains well and is moderately fertile. A 1974 soil survey puts it at about 80 percent of the area. The hills rise from roughly 200 feet to just over 1,000 feet (1,067 ft). Grapes include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling. Winegrowing here began in 1966, when David Lett founded Eyrie Vineyards. The area has been an official AVA since 2004.
If you plan tastings, check opening hours and appointment rules in advance, and decide beforehand who drives.
- Nearest town
- Dundee, OR
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 45.2830, -123.0350
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- The Vintages Trailer ResortMotorhome stopover4 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
- Olde Stone VillageMotorhome stopover7 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
- Portland-Woodburn RV ParkMotorhome stopover12 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
- Aurora Acres RV ParkMotorhome stopover12 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
- Roamers Rest RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
- Sun Outdoors Portland SouthMotorhome stopover14 mi from Dundee HillsMotorhomes
All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dundee Hills?
Dundee Hills is in Dundee, OR, at GPS 45.2830, -123.0350. It is about 3 mi from Newberg.
Can you camp near Dundee Hills?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Vintages Trailer Resort, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dundee Hills?
Dundee Hills is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Willamette Valley: pinot noir hills and Silver Falls.
What is there to see near Dundee Hills?
Places worth a stop nearby: Champoeg State Heritage Area (7 mi), Mount Angel Abbey (20 mi), Silver Falls State Park (34 mi) and Vista House (42 mi).
When is the best time to visit Dundee Hills?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)