Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area
Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Salem, OR, OR
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Old Miner’s Meadow is a two-acre, fenced-in group use area, located in an open meadow surrounded by forests along the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River and upstream from the Green Peter Reservoir. It is available by reservation only. The area is popular for gold panning, fishing, scenic touring and kayaking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-miners-meadow-group-use-area to be notified when sites open up.
Old Miner's Meadow is a peaceful, fenced-in group use area along the scenic Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River, offering beautiful meadow views surrounded by forests with excellent opportunities for fishing, gold panning, and water access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Quail, Barred Owl, Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper, Red-spotted Garter Snake, Valley Garter Snake, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.
Insider tips for Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area: Book early—this is a federal group use area with high demand on weekends Be careful wading in the creek; the riverbed is slick according to camper reports Firewood is available for sale on-site Come prepared for cool nights despite comfortable summer daytime weather
Skip Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds—this is basic, dry camping only. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area: May-October — Official operating season; summer weather is comfortable but nights can be cool. Weekdays — Weekends tend to be busy; booking early is recommended.
Nearby campgrounds: Yellowbottom Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or) (Gates, OR), Yukwah Campground (Cascadia, OR), Cove Creek (Or) (Gates, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area
Cell signal at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area (Salem, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Old Miner’s Meadow is a two-acre, fenced-in group use area, located in an open meadow surrounded by forests along the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River and upstream from the Green Peter Reservoir. It is available by reservation only. The area is popular for gold panning, fishing, scenic touring and kayaking.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal group use area with high demand on weekends
Be careful wading in the creek; the riverbed is slick according to camper reports
Firewood is available for sale on-site
Come prepared for cool nights despite comfortable summer daytime weather
Official operating season; summer weather is comfortable but nights can be cool
Weekends tend to be busy; booking early is recommended
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sweet Home, Oregon go east on U.S. Highway 20. Approximately one mile out of town turn left on the Quartzville Access Road heading towards Green Peter Reservoir and Quartzville Creek. Old Miner's Meadow is located approximately 25 miles up the road on the right, about one mile past Yellowbottom Recreation Site.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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