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-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

Explore Nearby

• Detroit Lake State Recreation Area — State Park in Oregon
• Mongold Day-Use Area — State Park in Oregon
• Willamette National Forest — National Forest in Oregon
• Willamette River Light — Lighthouse in Oregon
• McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Oregon