Yellowbottom Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Salem, OR · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 70 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites21
Sites Accepting RVs4
Overnight Sites21
Max RV Length70 ft
Pull-Through Sites6
Back-In Sites13
SurfacePaved

Location

44.58891, -122.37336 · Bureau of Land Management , Salem , OR 97306

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Description

Overview

Yellowbottom Recreation Site is closed to camping indefinitely. Visitor safety is our top priority. The nearby Old Miner's Meadow group campsite can be reserved on recreation.gov. Other camping may be available in surrounding national forest and county areas. Yellowbottom day use area remains open for use.

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

This small campground contains campsites to accommodate single campsites for tents or small trailers. Not recommended for large RVs or trailers due to the one lane site road and tight turning radius.

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.

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.

Activities

CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING GOLD PANNING HIKING PHOTOGRAPHY SWIMMING WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeCampsite 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.
Phone503-375-5646
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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