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Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Salem, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: May through October

Yellowbottom Recreation Site is closed to camping indefinitely. Visitor safety is our top priority. The nearby Old Miner’s Meadow group campsite can be reserved on recreation.gov .

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yellowbottom-recreation-site to be notified when sites open up.

Yellowbottom Recreation Site is currently closed to camping indefinitely per RIDB, but the day use area remains open for hiking, fishing, and access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Tamiasciurus douglasii, Mountain Quail, Barred Owl, Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper, Red-spotted Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Yellowbottom Recreation Site: Yellowbottom day use area is open for hiking the one-mile trail and river access when camping is closed. Book Old Miner's Meadow group campsite as nearby alternative on recreation.gov. Check for other camping availability in surrounding national forest and county areas.

Skip Yellowbottom Recreation Site if: Seeking overnight camping — site is closed to camping indefinitely.. Need RV or tent hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. Planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Yellowbottom Recreation Site: May-October — Seasonal operations period listed in verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area (Salem, OR), Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or) (Gates, OR), Yukwah Campground (Cascadia, OR), Fernview Group Site (Cascadia, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Cell signal at Yellowbottom Recreation Site (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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    Salem, OR, OR★ 4.8 (8 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Yellowbottom Recreation Site is closed to camping indefinitely. Visitor safety is our top priority. The nearby Old Miner’s Meadow group campsite can be reserved on recreation.gov .

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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
    Max RV70 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Fishing

    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:✕ Seeking overnight camping — site is closed to camping indefinitely.✕ Need RV or tent hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ Planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Yellowbottom day use area is open for hiking the one-mile trail and river access when camping is closed.

    Book Old Miner's Meadow group campsite as nearby alternative on recreation.gov.

    Check for other camping availability in surrounding national forest and county areas.

    Best: May-October

    Seasonal operations period listed in verified data.

    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: American Pika, Tamiasciurus douglasii, Mountain Quail, Barred Owl, Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper, Red-spotted Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.

    Location

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    503-375-5646· Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River
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    Getting there →

    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.

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Yellowbottom Recreation Site cost per night?+
    Yellowbottom Recreation Site costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Yellowbottom Recreation Site open?+
    Yellowbottom Recreation Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Yellowbottom Recreation Site have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?+
    Yellowbottom Recreation Site can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?+
    Yellowbottom Recreation Site 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 Yellowbottom Recreation Site?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yellowbottom Recreation Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Yellowbottom Recreation Site open, and what are check-in times?+
    Yellowbottom Recreation Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic RiverQuartzville Back Country BywayPhoto Album: Quartzville Back Country Byway
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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $15 /night★ 4.8 (8)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area

    Salem, OR

    From $100/night

    Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or)

    Gates, OR

    From $28/night

    Yukwah Campground

    Cascadia, OR

    From $25/night

    Fernview Group Site

    Cascadia, OR

    From $200/night

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