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Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Gates city, Oregon · Coordinates 44.58891, -122.37336

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Trail to Quartzville Creek at Yellowbottom Recreation Site
Photo: Bureau of Land Management. Data source: Recreation.gov · source
Individual sites imported21
ReservationAccepted
Maximum RV length70 ft
ElectricNot verified
WaterNot verified
PetsSome sites allow

About this campground

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.

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Price and extra fees

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Fee statusConfirmed free

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Booking and arrival

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ReservationsAccepted

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Check-in / check-out02:00 PM / 01:00 PM
Late arrivalNot verified
Self check-inNot verified

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RV compatibility

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Maximum RV length reportedUp to 70 ft
Pull-through / back-in sites6 pull-through · 13 back-in
Big-rig friendly (40 ft+ with pull-through or 45 ft+ driveway)Documented

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Amenities

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ElectricNot verified
WaterNot verified
SewerNot verified
CampfiresSome sites
Shaded sites21
Sites21

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Quiet hoursNot verified
GeneratorsNot verified
Sites in a designated quiet areaNone documented

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Cell signal & internet

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Remote-work readinessUnknown
Campground Wi-FiNot verified

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Pet rules

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DogsReported at some sites
Per-site pet flags21 allow · 0 don't
CatsNot verified
Pet feeNot verified
Breed / size limitsNot verified
Leash ruleNot verified
Dog walk / off-leash areaNot verified · Not verified

Accessibility

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Campsites flagged accessibleNone documented
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  • Accessible restroom: information unavailable
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  • Short distance to facilities: information unavailable
  • Accessible parking: information unavailable
  • Accessible picnic table: information unavailable
  • Accessible trail: information unavailable

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Road access

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Road surfaceNot verified
DifficultyNot verified
High clearance / 4WDNot verified · Not verified
Seasonal accessNot verified
Camping permissionVerify current rules with the agency

Official directions: 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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01Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle UnknownEntry Pull-ThroughDriveway 14 ft pavedSite size 31×17 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
02Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle UnknownEntry Back-InDriveway 18 ft pavedSite size 25×17 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
03Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle UnknownEntry Back-InDriveway 25 ft pavedSite size 28×23 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
04Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle UnknownEntry Pull-ThroughDriveway 77 ft pavedSite size 33×21 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
05Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 32 ftEntry Pull-ThroughDriveway 107 ft pavedSite size 27×18 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
06Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 20 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 24 ft pavedSite size 23×28 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
07Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 12 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 15 ft pavedSite size 21×23 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
08Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 12 ftEntry ParallelDriveway 15 ft pavedSite size 20×18 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
09Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 25 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 28 ft pavedSite size 22×14 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
10Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 30 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 32 ft pavedSite size 25×16 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
11Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 30 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 32 ft pavedSite size 18×23 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
12Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 30 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 33 ft pavedSite size 16×15 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
13Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 45 ftEntry Pull-ThroughDriveway 48 ft pavedSite size 16×19 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
14Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 18 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 21 ft pavedSite size 31×19 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
15Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 70 ftEntry Pull-ThroughDriveway 72 ft pavedSite size 26×18 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
16Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 25 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 30 ft pavedSite size 13×19 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
17Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 20 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 24 ft pavedSite size 25×16 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
Pets
18Camp · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Drive-In
Max vehicle 33 ftEntry Back-InDriveway 36 ft pavedSite size 19×25 ftElectric UnknownWater No hookupSewer UnknownShade PartialPets YesCheck-in 02:00 PM
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