Quartzville Back Country Byway

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Northwest Oregon District Office, 1717 Fabry Rd
Salem, OR 97306

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. While Yellowbottom Recreation Site is closed to camping, Yellowbottom's swimming area, Old Miner’s Meadow Group Campground, and dispersed camping are available within the back country byway.

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-served 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.

Directions

From Sweet Home, Oregon: 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.