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
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 3 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 · Sep 18 – Dec 5, 2026 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 869 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 5, 2026): 508 open for online reservation · 109 reserved · 252 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
41.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 508 of 869 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 5, 2026Not open online41.5%
Open site-nights508 / 869
Reserved (of online inventory)109 / 617
Weekday openings325
Weekend openings183
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 325 fall on weekdays and 183 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026November holds the most room. 232 of 330 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 8 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 8 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 8 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 10 | 72 |
| 08 | 70 |
| 05 | 67 |
| 06 | 66 |
| 01 | 64 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
508 open site-nights across 8 sites at Alder Glen Recreation Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 39 2-night, 37 3-night, 14 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 ft | None | 72 | 41 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +60 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 70 | 41 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +58 more |
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 67 | 40 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +55 more |
| 06 | 15 ft | None | 66 | 40 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +54 more |
| 01 | 90 ft | None | 64 | 41 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +52 more |
| 11 | 20 ft | None | 63 | 26 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +51 more |
| 07 | 20 ft | None | 60 | 41 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +48 more |
| 09 | 30 ft | None | 46 | 21 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 +34 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
Nestucca River Back Country Byway
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.
Bureau Of Land Management, Salem, OR 97306503-375-5646
CampingFish Viewing SiteHuntingScenic DriveWater AccessWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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. 508 of 869 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
37 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 10. 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 232 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 330.
When is the next open date at Alder Glen Recreation Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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