Can you reserve a site at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?

Yes, Yellowbottom Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site.

Are campfires allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?

Campfires are allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Yellowbottom Recreation Site, Oregon — 21 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

21 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Camp

Site types

21 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	12 ft	8	🐾
02	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	16 ft	8	🐾
03	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
04	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
05	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	32 ft	8	🐾
06	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
07	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	12 ft	8	🐾
08	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	12 ft	8	🐾
09	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
10	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
11	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
12	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
13	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
14	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
15	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
16	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	8	🐾
17	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	🐾
18	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	33 ft	8	🐾
19	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
21	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
22	Camp	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾

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.

44.58891, -122.37336 · 44°35'20.1"N 122°22'24.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	16.8	12.4	13.3	10.7	6.6	4.3	0.8	1.3	4.1	10.0	16.7	18.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

There is a day use fee for this location. Please see Yellowbottom Recreation Site Day Pass Pass in Oregon - Recreation.gov

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?: Yes, Yellowbottom Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Yellowbottom Recreation Site have?: 21 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site.
Does Yellowbottom Recreation Site have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site?: Campfires are allowed at Yellowbottom Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR) 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yukwah Campground 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fernview Group Site 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fishermens Bend 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Santiam Wilderness 7.1 mi · Facility
Detroit Lake 11.3 mi · Facility
Menagerie Wilderness 11.9 mi · Facility
Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22) 12.5 mi · Facility
Southshore Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
Trout Creek Campground 13.2 mi · Campground
South Pyramid Horse Camp 13.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-22.

Yellowbottom Recreation Site