Campground

Alder Glen Recreation Site

Nestucca River Recreation Area · Salem · Oregon — managed by Bureau of Land Management

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Alder Glen Recreation Site campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Marcella Lang - BLM

Weekend availability at Alder Glen Recreation Site

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 4, 11:55 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Nov 6
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Open
    5/8 sites
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Open
    6/8 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Open
    5/8 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Open
    8/8 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Alder Glen Recreation Site?

as of November 5

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Dec. That changes fast at a campground. We check Alder Glen Recreation Site around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Open
Nov 21Open
Nov 28Open
Dec 5Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Nov 25Open
Dec 2Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
11
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview 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.  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.

Getting there

From Beaver, Oregon: Trip takes is about 17 miles from Beaver, Oregon. Head east on Blaine Rd. At Blaine, take a slight right to continue onto NF-85/Upper Nestucca Rd. The main road will switch from NF-85 and Upper Nestucca River Rd, which finally turns into Nestucca River Rd. Alder Glen Recreation Site will be on the right.

Elevation
735 ft
Contact
503-375-5646

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • FISH VIEWING SITE
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HUNTING
  • WATER ACCESS
  • SCENIC DRIVE

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.