Yellowbottom Recreation Site

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Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District-Attn: Recreation Operations, 1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306

Overview

Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail and access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River.

Recreation

Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail and access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River.

Facilities

Vault toilets

Natural Features

Yellowbottom offers a beautiful swimming hole and a one-mile trail that will lead to old-growth trees. Discover a landscape of old-growth and maturing forests, accented by rock outcropping, wildflowers and vivid fall colors.

Nearby Attractions

Multiple Forest Service trails into the Middle Santiam Wilderness

Drive the Quartzville National Back Country Byway, past the emerald depths of Green Peter Reservoir and along the meandering waters of the Wild and Scenic Quartzville Creek. Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene Quartzville River.

The Old Miner's Meadow group campsite is nearby and can be reserved on recreation.gov.

Charges & Cancellations

Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Fire pit: 3 of 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Longest RV: 70 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, SMALL TENT, Tent, VEHICLE

Fees

No Fees

Directions

From Sweet Home: Drive east 5 miles on US-20 E/Main St toward 22nd Ave. Turn left on to Quartzville Road, continue on Quartzville Road for 18 miles. From Sisters: Drive west 26 miles on US-20 W/W Cascade Ave., continue on US-20 W for another 42 miles. Turn right on Quartzville Road; continue on Quartzville Road for 18 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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