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Old Miner's Meadow is a two-acre, fenced-in group use area, located in an open meadow surrounded by forests along the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River and upstream from the Green Peter Reservoir. It is available by reservation only. The area is popular for gold panning, fishing, scenic touring and kayaking. Weekends tend to be busy, so campers should book early. Summer weather is comfortable, but can be cool. Visitors should come prepared for lower temperatures at night. Groups must enter through a locked gate; for the combination to the lock, call 503-897-2406 the day before arrival. There is no cell phone reception at the campground; group is responsible for locking the gate upon departure Fires are only allowed in the existing metal fire rings No outside firewood allowed; obtain or purchase firewood at or near your camping destination and burn it on-site; firewood can carry invasive insects and diseases that destroy forests; learn more The roads inside the site are gravel This is a fenced-in site; large groups often camp on private land just outside this facility and may be quite active until later in the evenings; BLM does not have management jurisdiction over the private land Walk-in use of the restrooms and dumpster by visitors camping outside Old Miner’s Meadow group area is allowed. Reservations for more than five-night maximum, call 503-897-2406 for park manager’s approval No host on site; Yellowbottom Campground host is one mile from site
