Alder Glen Recreation Site
Alder Glen Recreation Site is a BLM campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.26652, -123.58158
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fish Viewing Site, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 503-375-5646
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Alder Glen Recreation Site
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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fred Meyer Gas · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 151 designated routes (159 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Glen Recreation Site | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Rocky Bend Group Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Rocky Bend Group Campground | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Rocky Bend | National forest group campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Elk Bend Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | $10 | — |
| Elk Bend Recreation Site | BLM campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.