Alder Glen Recreation Site

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Alder Glen Recreation Site

Alder Glen Recreation Site is a small, primitive campground located along the Nestucca Wild and Scenic River. Most of the campsites found at this location each have their own private river access, making it a popular destination for fishing and swimming. The campground is also surrounded by alder and maple trees, making it a good backdrop for photographers and wildlife viewers or bird-watchers. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps the Alder Glen Recreation Site open for the public to use during the camping season, which runs from May to September. Tasked with managing public lands, the BLM is a government agency which preserves and maintains these spaces for public recreational use and for future generations to enjoy. The campground at Alder Glen Recreation Site charges a fee of $15 a night per campsite with an additional $5 fee for extra vehicles. Amenities include two vault restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and a paved parking area. There are no dumpsters provided at this campground though, so campers are required to bring their own trash bags and to pack out their own trash upon leaving.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Oregon's Niagara Falls Trail

To see the Niagara Falls of Siuslaw National Forest, take this moderately difficult out-and-back trail. At the waterfall, you will also find a picnic table open for public use. Length: 1.5 miles Intensity: Moderate

Battle Lake Trail

This uphill hiking trail provides the public with access to Battle Lake, a popular hidden fishing destination just outside of Blaine, Oregon. Length: 1 mile Intensity: Moderate

Munson Creek Falls Trail

Munson Creek Falls is found in Munson Creek Falls State Park, which is home to some of Oregon's oldest red cedar and Sitka spruce trees. The trail itself provides views of a 319-foot waterfall. Length: 0.5 mile Intensity: Easy

Fishing and Boating

Perhaps the most popular activity at Alder Glen is fishing since the Nestucca River is stocked with hundreds of salmon from a local hatchery from May through July. Also found in the river, specifically in the spring and fall, are native Chinook salmon and cutthroat trout. Steelhead trout are also found in the river year-round, including during the harshest parts of winter. There is a public fishing platform that you may use. Motorized boats are not permitted in the Nestucca River, but kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft are allowed on the water.

Picnicking

If you'd like to have a picnic nearby the Alder Glen Recreation Site, check out the picnic site located at Deer Creek County Park. Here, you'll find picnic tables surrounded by wildflower fields plus vault restrooms and some short nature trails. You can also have a meal outside at Bob Straub State Park, found along the coast. This park has spacious picnic sites and beach access for you to enjoy.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

When you're looking for BLM camping near me, be sure to check out the campground at Alder Glen Recreation Site. This campground is open for RV camping, and it provides 11 wide campsites. However, the campground does not offer any hookups for RVs, and it does not have a dump station. If you'd like to go camping with full hookups, consider staying at a place like Thousand Trails Pacific City. This campground has electric, water, and sewage hookups for RVs plus an on-site pool and free Wi-Fi. Another good option to consider is the nearby Lincoln City KOA Journey, a premium campground with full hookups, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a dog park, a picnic pavilion, bike rentals, and a snack bar.

Free Camping

While you will need to pay a fee to stay at Alder Glen, there are plenty of other Bureau of Land Management free camping options nearby. One great option is the South Lake Dispersed Area, found near Tillamook State Park. The lake that sits along this dispersed campground is regularly stocked with rainbow trout, and the ground itself is 2,400 feet in elevation. Another one of the top Bureau of Land Management campgrounds in the area is Big Buck Campground, which features picnic sites with pavilions and restrooms. This campground also resides nearby a creek with some short hiking trails.

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Planning your Alder Glen Recreation Site BLM trip

If you plan on BLM RV camping at Alder Glen, be sure to check the weather forecast and plan for your trip accordingly. This area experiences frequent rainy days, so you may want to pack raincoats, ponchos, and umbrellas to use while you camp. You may also benefit from using insect repellent since this campground is near a large river. When you camp at Alder Glen, you won't have any of the same amenities you would have at a larger campground or RV resort. However, camping at a BLM site gives you the opportunity to get closer than ever to nature. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

All campers that visit the Alder Glen Recreation Site are required to follow the BLM's "Leave No Trace" guidelines, which are a set of rules made to help keep the area clean and safe for future visitors to use. You can follow these rules by avoiding the feeding of local wildlife, watching your campfires closely, and picking up your trash when you leave your campsite. If you plan on fishing at this site, remember that you will also be required to obtain a valid Oregon state-issued fishing license and to follow any local fishing regulations.

Alder Glen Recreation Site Location

To reach Alder Glen Recreation Site from the town of Beaver, Oregon, start out on East Blaine Road. From there, take a slight right onto Upper Nestucca Road and drive for approximately 16 miles. As you travel, this road will turn into Nestucca River Road, and you will find the recreation site entrance on the righthand side of the road. GPS Coordinates: 45.26652, -123.58158 Ready to visit Alder Glen Recreation Site? An RV rental is a great way to experience your destination. Not only will you be close to all the action, but at the end of a long day exploring, you’ll have your RV to return to for the night where you’ll enjoy a full kitchen, bathroom, and nice soft bed. Not sure about renting an RV? Here’s a step-by-step guide to renting an RV with RVshare.