Weekend availability at Alder Glen Recreation Site
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 5:44 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Limited2/8 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Limited2/8 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open4/8 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open3/8 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Sold out
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.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 11
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.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISH VIEWING SITE
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HUNTING
- WATER ACCESS
- SCENIC DRIVE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Elk Bend Recreation SiteNestucca River Recreation Area2 mi
- Rocky Bend Group CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest2 mi
- Fan Creek Recreation SiteNestucca River Recreation Area5 mi
- Dovre Recreation SiteNestucca River Recreation Area6 mi
- Hebo Lake CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest11 mi
- Hebo Lake Day UseSiuslaw National Forest11 mi
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