Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area
Gates, Oregon · 1,470 ft · In Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area
Photos: Marcella Lang - BLM
Wildfire 33 mi NE: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft (448 m)1,470 ft448 m
Sites1
Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Group sites only
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
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.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain70°49°
- ThuSunny80°49°
- FriSunny82°48°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 19% chance of rain62°39°
- SunMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain62°40°
Nearby camping
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Yellowbottom Recreation Site
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Gates
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Santiam Horse Camp
Campground · 10 mi · Gates
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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