Alder Springs Campground

Campground · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,578 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

  • Season: Late May (weather dependent) – Late October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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.

44.17695, -121.91400 · 44°10'37.0"N 121°54'50.4"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in13.610.011.19.16.34.20.81.13.38.013.415.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Alder Springs Campground

Can you reserve a site at Alder Springs Campground?
No. Alder Springs Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Alder Springs Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Alder Springs Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsites - $12 per night
  • Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Alder Springs Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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