Alder Springs Campground

Area Status: Closed

This small, rustic site is right on the side of the historic McKenzie Pass Highway. Surrounded by towering Douglas fir trees, this is a perfect spot to be on a warm day.

Access to Linton Lake Trailhead in the Three Sisters Wilderness is immediately across the highway from the campground.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.
Operational Hours:	Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. Lower gate closed at White Branch.
Reservations:	First come, first serve sites.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets
Fees:	Single Campsites - $10 per night Extra Vehicles - $5 per vehicle, per night Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
Open Season:	Late May (weather dependent) - Late October
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Tent camping only Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Closest Towns:	McKenzie Bridge, OR Sisters, OR
Water:	No Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Operated By:	Willamette National Forest
Information Center:	McKenzie River Ranger District 57600 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 541-822-3381

General Information

General Notes:

Alder Springs Campground is close to:

Directions:

From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 3 miles to Highway 242.

Follow Highway 242 east for 9 miles to Alder Springs Campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

It is recommended that campers bring their own firewood.

General Info:

Parking

The maximum trailer length is 20 feet.

Seasonal Information

This campground is open from June thru September depending on snow levels. It is open in the off season, but there are no services.

No. of Sites	6 tent-only sites
Reservation Info	No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Fire Information	Each site has a fire ring. No firewood available onsite.
No. of Accessible sites	None
Status:	Open
Status description:	Open in off season with no service