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Yellowbottom Recreation Site

federal · Salem, OR

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  • dump station12 mi
  • fuel station13 mi

Bureau of Land Management · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail and access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River. Recreation Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail and access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River. Facilities Vault toilets Natural Features Yellowbottom offers a beautiful swimming hole and a one-mile trail that will lead to old-growth trees. Discover a landscape of old-growth and maturing forests, accented by rock outcropping, wildflowers and vivid fall colors. Nearby Attractions Multiple Forest Service trails into the Middle Santiam Wilderness Drive the Quartzville National Back Country Byway, past the emerald depths of Green Peter Reservoir and along the meandering waters of the Wild and Scenic Quartzville Creek. Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene Quartzville River. The Old Miner's Meadow group campsite is nearby and can be reserved on recreation.gov . Charges & Cancellations Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    12 mi
  • fuel station

    Mobil

    13 mi
  • propane

    Propane

    19 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery

    12 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.7 mi
  • trailhead

    Mcquade Creek

    5.0 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    13 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    10 mi

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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