Enjoy a day of hiking and exploring along the BLM's Quartzville Back Country Byway, or spend the day fishing, swimming, and gold panning on the serene Quartzville River. While Yellowbottom Recreation Site is closed to camping, Yellowbottom's swimming area, Old Miner’s Meadow Group Campground , and dispersed camping are available within the back country byway. Know Before You Go: Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway. Camping is limited to…
Quartzville Back Country Byway is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
Quartzville Back Country Byway is located in Oregon. See the map for its exact location and directions.
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