Quartzville Back Country Byway
Bureau of Land Management, Oregon.
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. 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 5 picnic sites.
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
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Day Use Area
- Fish Hatchery
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
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.
