Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-262767
When Alder Glen Recreation Site reopens
Alder Glen Recreation Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
25
Only 25 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 418 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 246 open for online reservation · 31 reserved · 141 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 11 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
41.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 246 of 418 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online41.1%
Open site-nights246 / 418
Reserved (of online inventory)31 / 277
Weekday openings133
Weekend openings113
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 133 fall on weekdays and 113 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November holds the most room. 174 of 319 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 6 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 6 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 6 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 34 |
| 06 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 08 | 32 |
| 07 | 31 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
246 open site-nights across 8 sites at Alder Glen Recreation Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 24 2-night, 24 3-night, 9 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 05.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 90 ft. 8 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 34 | 30 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +22 more |
| 06 | 15 ft | None | 34 | 30 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +22 more |
| 10 | 30 ft | None | 34 | 30 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +22 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 32 | 28 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +20 more |
| 07 | 20 ft | None | 31 | 21 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +19 more |
| 01 | 90 ft | None | 29 | 19 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +17 more |
| 09 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 9 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +16 more |
| 11 | 20 ft | None | 24 | 7 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +12 more |
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.
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.
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 .
11 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 90 ftNo hookups9 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
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.
Blm Northwest Oregon District, Salem, OR 97306503-375-5646
CampingFish Viewing SiteHuntingScenic DriveWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-262767 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
Reservations for Alder Glen Recreation Site are made through Recreation.gov. 246 of 418 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 25 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Alder Glen Recreation Site in the last 7 days, 14 over 30 days and 25 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
24 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 05. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Alder Glen Recreation Site fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 11 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 90 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
November 2026, with 174 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 319.
When is the next open date at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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