About Alder Springs Campground
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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=80275) in the [Three Sisters Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4355) is immediately across the highway from the campground.
- Fees: - Single Campsites - $12 per night - Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night Download the [Recreation.gov mobile…
- Season: Late May (weather dependent) – Late October
- Managed by: Willamette National Forest, FS
- Where: 18 mi southwest of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.17695, -121.914
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Lake | Hiking | at camp | 1.7 mi |
| FR 4200253 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 2649691 | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Proxy Falls | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Foley Ridge | Horse | 2.2 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Deer Butte | Horse | 2.3 mi | 9.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 20 mi.
Dump station: 13.8 mi
Water fill-up: 6.2 mi
Propane: 19.3 mi