Salem, OR

Yellowbottom Recreation Site

Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Quartzville Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Quartzville Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.40°JJanuary: average water temperature 40°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F41°MMarch: average water temperature 41°F44°AApril: average water temperature 44°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F55°JJune: average water temperature 55°F65°JJuly: average water temperature 65°F62°AAugust: average water temperature 62°F56°SSeptember: average water temperature 56°F48°OOctober: average water temperature 48°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F42°DDecember: average water temperature 42°F

Water: QUARTZVILLE CREEK BLW GALENA CREEK NR CASCADIA, OR (USGS 14185865)

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