Alder Glen Recreation Site
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Want to camp? Reserve your spot now! Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App . You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage. Keep reading
A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Alder Glen is the Bureau of Land Management’s eastern most campground in the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River . The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty. Recreation A small campground offering 11 campsites in the Oregon Coast Range. Facilities Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking area. Within the campground are two vault toilets and a centralized well providing potable drinking water. The campground also has an accessible trail to access a fishing/viewing platform. Natural Features Nestucca Wild and Scenic River Nearby Attractions Nestucca River Back Country Byway The Upper Nestucca OHV Area is located off the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required . Charges & Cancellations Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
The sites · 11
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp | 01 | standard nonelectric | 90 ft | — | |
| Camp | 02 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Camp | 03 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Camp | 04 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Camp | 05 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Camp | 06 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| Camp | 07 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Camp | 08 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Camp | 09 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Camp | 10 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Camp | 11 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in OR-01. This member’s public-lands record →