Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

About Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Tranquility and water both flow in the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek, where one may hike, camp, fish or simply gaze into the mesmerizing, cascading waters. Quartzville Creek is named for the gemstone that has been mined in the area and a ghost town that was once the center of two brief gold mining efforts in the late 1800s.Know Before You GoRecreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway.Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at developed campgrounds.Pack it in; pack it out at non-developed campsites.Point of InterestThe Quartzville Back Country Byway parallels the winding river, offering views of old-growth forests and wildlife, and provides easy access to developed and undeveloped picnic and camping sites.

How to Get There

From Sweet Home, Oregon go east on U.S. Highway 20. Approximately one mile out of town turn left on the Quartzville Access Road heading toward Green Peter Reservoir and Quartzville Creek. Old Miners Meadow is located approximately 25 miles up the road on the right, about one mile past Yellowbottom Recreation Site.

Plan Your Visit to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Heading to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)