Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234177
When Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area reopens
Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 9 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 4 open for online reservation · 5 reserved.
Where the open windows are
55.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 4 of 9 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online55.6%
Open site-nights4 / 9
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 9
Weekday openings2
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 4 of 9 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 4 |
This site currently has 4 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Sep 19
Next open weekendSat · Sep 19
The next bookable night is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
4 open site-nights across 1 site at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
About Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area
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.
Summer weather is comfortable, but can be cool. Visitors should come prepared for lower temperatures at night.
Recreation
The creek is popular for gold panning and kayaking, while the reservoir offers great fishing, swimming, sailing and water skiing. Within a short drive along the creek, campers can find deep pools, waterfalls and swimming areas. Visitors can also drive the Quartzville National Back Country Byway, which meanders along the creek, two lakes and scenic mountain views. There are hiking trails in the nearby national forests.
Facilities
Maximum of 50 people per reservation.
This facility consists of one large group area with no designated campsites. Site amenities include picnic tables, individual campfire rings, a group campfire ring and grill, trash collection, vault toilets and horseshoe pits.
The toilets for the site are available to campers on private land just outside the site fence boundary. Groups are required to bring their own drinking water and firewood.
Natural Features
The section of Quartzville Creek adjacent to the campground is registered as a National Wild and Scenic River for its recreation and resource opportunities. The nearby Green Peter Reservoir has emerald-colored waters, mountain views and plenty of space for water activities.
Though some areas of the surrounding forests have been logged, groves of old growth trees are a short drive away from the campground. This facility is in a meadow dotted with trees, and has both shaded and sunny sites. Though campers may not see them in the campground, elk frequent the area.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can visit the East Linn Museum in the town of Sweet Home to learn about the history of the area. The campground is also adjacent to the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in western Oregon.
Willamette National Forest
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontFire pitsMax party 75
Getting 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 towards Green Peter Reservoir and Quartzville Creek. Old Miner's Meadow is located approximately 25 miles up the road on the right, about one mile past Yellowbottom Recreation Site.
Northwest Oregon District Office, Salem, OR 97306503-897-2406
CampingFishingGold PanningHikingWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234177 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234177 · Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area · Salem OR4 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area?
Reservations for Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area are made through Recreation.gov. 4 of 9 tracked site-nights are currently open (44.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area?
September 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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