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Yellowbottom Recreation Site
BLMBureau of Land Management — Salem · Oregon · Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River |
| Location | Salem · Oregon · Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River · 44.58891, -122.37336 · Map |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 21 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 21 sites Water hookups at 0 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 12 sites · 30 ft: 8 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | No Fees |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 01:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 21 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 503-375-5646 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-21.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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13 mi straight-line · OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceFernview Group Site
13 mi straight-line · OregonBLMBureau of Land ManagementFishermens Bend
13 mi straight-line · Mill City Oregon
Trip Card — Yellowbottom Recreation Site
Salem · Oregon · Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Salem · Oregon · Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River |
| Fees | No Fees |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/274721 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.