Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the Middle Santiam River, Green
Peter Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities. The Green
Peter Dam and Lake provides flood control, irrigation, power generation,
recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the Middle Santiam River, Green Peter Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities.  The Green Peter Dam and Lake provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Bird's eye view of the park

Green Peter Lake

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the South Santiam River, Foster
Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities. The Foster Dam
and Lake regulates the flow from the nearby Green Peter dam. The dam provides
flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved
navigation downstream.

Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley on the South Santiam River, Foster Lake provides boating, swimming and picnicking opportunities.  The Foster Dam and Lake regulates the flow from the nearby Green Peter dam.  The dam provides flood control, irrigation, power generation, recreation and improved navigation downstream.

Foster Lake

Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring along the BLM's Quartzville Back Country
Byway, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene
Quartzville River. Spend a relaxing night of camping among some of the largest
trees in Oregon at the BLM's Yellowbottom Recreation Site. Yellowbottom offers
overnight camping with a camp host, potable water, river access, hiking
trails, vault toilets, garbage service, and a day-use area with 5 picnic
sites.

## Know Before You Go:

  * Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway.
  * Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  * Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at developed campgrounds.
  * Pack it in; pack it out at non-developed campsites.

## Point of Interest:

Old Miner's Meadow offers a large 2 acre gated group  reservation  camping
area. Old Miner's Meadow is located on a unique stretch of the River.  
  
Quartzville Recreation Corridor and Back Country Byway Brochure

<p>Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring along the BLM's Quartzville Back Country Byway, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene Quartzville River. Spend a relaxing night of camping among some of the largest trees in Oregon at the BLM's Yellowbottom Recreation Site. Yellowbottom offers overnight camping with a camp host, potable water, river access, hiking trails, vault toilets, garbage service, and a day-use area with 5 picnic sites.</p>

<h2>Know Before You Go:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway.</li>
	<li>Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.</li>
	<li>Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at developed campgrounds.</li>
	<li>Pack it in; pack it out at non-developed campsites.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Point of Interest:</h2>

<p>Old Miner's Meadow offers a large 2 acre gated group <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/old-miners-meadow-group-use/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75016" rel="nofollow"> reservation </a> camping area. Old Miner's Meadow is located on a unique stretch of the River.<br/>
<br/>
<a href="https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/nwo_quartzvillecorridor_brochure.pdf" rel="nofollow">Quartzville Recreation Corridor and Back Country Byway Brochure </a></p>

Quartzville Back Country Byway

Tranquility and water both flow in the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek,
where one may hike, camp, fish or simply gaze into the mesmerizing, cascading
waters. Quartzville Creek is named for the gemstone that has been mined in the
area and a ghost town that was once the center of two brief gold mining
efforts in the late 1800s.

## Know Before You Go:

  * Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway.
  * Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  * Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at developed campgrounds.
  * Pack it in; pack it out at non-developed campsites.

## Point of Interest:

The Quartzville Back Country Byway parallels the winding river, offering views
of old-growth forests and wildlife, and provides easy access to developed and
undeveloped picnic and camping sites.  
  
Quartzville Recreation Corridor and Back Country Byway Brochure  
  
Explore Oregon Recreation: Quartzville Creek Corridor

<p>Tranquility and water both flow in the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek, where one may hike, camp, fish or simply gaze into the mesmerizing, cascading waters. Quartzville Creek is named for the gemstone that has been mined in the area and a ghost town that was once the center of two brief gold mining efforts in the late 1800s.</p>

<h2>Know Before You Go:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway.</li>
	<li>Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.</li>
	<li>Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at developed campgrounds.</li>
	<li>Pack it in; pack it out at non-developed campsites.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Point of Interest:</h2>

<p>The Quartzville Back Country Byway parallels the winding river, offering views of old-growth forests and wildlife, and provides easy access to developed and undeveloped picnic and camping sites.<br/>
<br/>
<a href="https://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/files/brochures/quartzville_110119.pdf" rel="nofollow">Quartzville Recreation Corridor and Back Country Byway Brochure</a><br/>
<br/>
<a href="https://youtu.be/hxWJ0mL82Uo" rel="nofollow">Explore Oregon Recreation: Quartzville Creek Corridor </a></p>

## Overview

**Yellowbottom will be closed to all access for the foreseeable future.** As
BLM recreation staff has inspected the campground ahead of its spring opening,
they have found several potential safety hazards. BLM regrets to have to
cancel all reservations for 2023, but the safety of our visitors is a top
priority for us. While this is the only reservable BLM campground, Old Miner's
Meadow (group campsite) may have sporadic availability and there are a few
campgrounds located on the Willamette National Forest and Linn County in the
vicinity. The BLM is unaware of the actual availability of sites at these
campgrounds.

Reserve a site at Yellowbottom on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for
non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App . You must download
before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.

Spend a relaxing night of camping among some of the largest trees in Oregon at
the BLM's Yellowbottom Recreation Site.

## Recreation

Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail, access to Quartzville Creek Wild
and Scenic River, and a take off point to explore nearby recreation trails.

## Facilities

Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail, access to Quartzville Creek Wild
and Scenic River, and a take off point to explore nearby recreation trails.

## 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.

## Charges & Cancellations

Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.

Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more
information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Yellowbottom will be closed to all access for the foreseeable future. </strong>As BLM recreation staff has inspected the campground ahead of its spring opening, they have found several potential safety hazards. BLM regrets to have to cancel all reservations for 2023, but the safety of our visitors is a top priority for us. While this is the only reservable BLM campground, Old Miner's Meadow (group campsite) may have sporadic availability and there are a few campgrounds located on the Willamette National Forest and Linn County in the vicinity. The BLM is unaware of the actual availability of sites at these campgrounds.</p>

<p>Reserve a site at Yellowbottom on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov Mobile App</a> . You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage. </p>
<p>Spend a relaxing night of camping among some of the largest trees in Oregon at the BLM's Yellowbottom Recreation Site.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail, access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River, and a take off point to explore nearby recreation trails.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail, access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River, and a take off point to explore nearby recreation trails.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Multiple Forest Service trails into the Middle Santiam Wilderness</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a> for more information.</p>

**Campsite fee includes one vehicle per site.** Extra camping vehicle fee of
$5 each is collected at the site. Cash or check made out to Bureau of Land
Management is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the
dash.

Loop road at Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Campsite at Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Trail to Quartzville Creek at Yellowbottom Recreation Site

campsite 22 in Yellowbottom Campground

Yellowbottom campground vault toilet #2 located near campsite 16

vault toilet #2 located near campsite 16 in Yellowbottom Campground

Yellowbottom Campground wood shed and info sign

woodshed and info sign in Yellowbottom

fee station in Yellowbottom Campground

portal sign at Yellowbottom Campground

Yellowbottom Campground vault toilet #1 located behind fee station

vault toilet #1 located behind fee station in Yellowbottom Campground

camp host site in Yellowbottom Campground

Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Fishing on the Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Relaxing on the Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

View of Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Recreational Mining on the Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Green Peter Lake

Directions

Reviews

Nearby Parks

Foster Lake

Quartzville Back Country Byway

Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River