usfsnational forest

Alder Thicket Cg

usfs · WA

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  • dump station23 mi
  • fuel station20 mi

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About

Welcome to the northern gateway into the Blues. This campground is located just off of Forest Service Road 40, which is just three miles into the Blue Mountains. Overgrown trees and tall Alder shrubbery will provide plenty of shade for Grouse, White- Tailed deer and yourself on hot summer days. Hiking trails are within five miles and the Clearwater Guard station is six miles from the Alder Thicket Campground.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    23 mi
  • fuel station

    Chevron

    20 mi
  • grocery

    Steve's Grocery

    20 mi
  • potable water

    Spruce Spring

    5.7 mi
  • trailhead

    Stevens Trailhead

    2.1 mi
  • attraction

    Sunset Point

    6.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Dodge Springs

    4.3 mi

Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal road in Umatilla National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.