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.

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Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area

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Salem, OR, OR★ 3.9 (7 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season; summer weather is comfortable but nights can be cool

Best: Weekdays

Weekends tend to be busy; booking early is recommended

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Quail, Barred Owl, Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper, Red-spotted Garter Snake, Valley Garter Snake, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area cost per night?+
Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area open?+
Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area?+
Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area?+
Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$100 /night★ 3.9 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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