WILD ROGUE
Welcome to Quartzville Wild and Scenic River Corridor!
Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring along the BLM’s Quartzville Wild and Scenic River Corridor, 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 five picnic sites.
Know before you go
camping is limited to to designated campsites. Campsites are on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided. No firewood collection
is allowed at the developed campgrounds.
camping fees are $12 per night per campsite and $5 for each additional vehicle;
trash is pack-it in, pack-it out at non-developed campsites.
caution : Log trucks may be encountered throughout the year. And the
Byway is open year-round but may become hazardous due to snow and ice.
RECREATIONAL MINING is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville
Wild and Scenic River.
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 US20 W for another 42 miles. Turn right on Quartzville Road, continue on Quartzville
Road for 18 miles.
Contact info
point of interest
1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
503-375-5646
BLM_OR_NO_Mail@blm.gov
Old Miner’s Meadow offers a large two-acre
gated group reservation camping area. Old
Miner’s Meadow is located on a unique
stretch of the River.
