Alder Glen Recreation Site

$15.00/night

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BLM Northwest Oregon District, Attn: Recreation Operations, 1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306

Overview

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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

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.

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 11 sites
Pets allowed: all 11 sites
Longest RV: 90 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Campsite fee of $15 per night includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable. Cash or check made out to Bureau of Land Management is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Jessica M

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground was in a beautiful location, super quiet and the river / waterfall were nice. The issue was the long distance to the 101 / beach towns. I love the fact that there’s no cell service but it made navigation to and from the campground difficult.

Kyle C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Showed up for our reservation that we made months in advance. Our site was occupied by someone who paid in the box on site. They wouldn't leave and we had to go elsewhere.

kathleen k

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Peaceful, quiet and very clean.

John B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Alder Glen Campground is an idyllic spot on one of the most beautiful stretches or Oregon forest and river you'll find. My friends and I rode in on our bikes on our way back from the coast and it was a welcome site indeed! We soaked our tired legs in the pristine water and later played cards at our camp spot with the evening sun filtering through the trees and birds chirping all around. Even being right next to Nestucca River Road, there was so little car traffic, we barely noticed. There was no potable water on site at the time, so we were glad to have our water filter. Pit toilets were clean and all the camp spots looked well-maintained. We will definitely be going back there!

Adam S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Loved this location. River was beautiful and full of life. Really disappointing neighboring campers who had a campfire during a ban. And their dogs went number 2 on our site and my kid stepped in it. But that’s not the campsite’s fault. I’d definitely come back again.

Jennifer S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Lovely well maintained campsite alongside the Nestucca River. We weren't there to fish, but it would be a perfect location to do so. Within a 1/2 hour drive to the coast, relatively quiet but very close to the road with some truck traffic. 2 pit toilets and a potable water supply that may not be available in colder months. Picnic tables, and first come first serve sites available. Would stay here again.

Availability

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