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Yellowbottom CampgroundOn the Mt. Jefferson Loop. A part of the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail. |
This is a Salem BLM Office managed site. From Sweet Home, take Quartzville Road 24 miles NE of Highway 20 junction. On Quartzville Creek. There are 21 tent sites and 10 drive-through sites for trailers/RVs up to 28 feet with picnic tables, fire grills, potable, piped water, and vault toilets. Leashed pets OK. No reservations. Open mid-May through late Sept.
For Birders, this area has the highest concentration of breeding Harlequin Ducks in Oregon. Best season to view the ducks is May - August. Other species spotted include; Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper, Belted Kingfisher, and American Dipper, Hermit Warbler, Western Tanager, Swainson's Thrush, winter Wren and Varied Thrush. Occasional sightings of Bald Eagle,
| Location | 1717 Fabry Rd SE Salem Oregon 97306 |
| Phone | 503-375-5646 |
| Contact | BLM-Salem Region |
