Alder Springs Campground
Open year-round, weather and road conditions permitting. No reservations accepted. Forest roads may be impassable during winter and early spring due to snow.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 12:37PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 2:06PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
About
Alder Springs Campground is a secluded 3-site primitive camping area in the Malheur National Forest, situated adjacent to a pretty meadow in Harney County. This rustic spot offers true backcountry solitude far from developed recreation areas. The campground operates as a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no amenities. There is no potable water, no restrooms, and no trash service. Campers must be completely self-sufficient. The site is particularly popular during hunting season when visitors use it as a remote base camp. Access requires navigating a series of forest roads south of Burns. The campground sits at the end of Forest Road 4341, approximately 37 miles from the junction of US Highway 20 and County Road 127. Road conditions vary seasonally and high-clearance vehicles are recommended.
Directions
From Burns, OR, travel south on US Highway 20 to the junction with County Road 127. Follow CR 127 approximately 11.8 miles to Forest Road 41. Continue on FR 41 for 23.9 miles to Forest Road 4340. Take FR 4340 for 1.7 miles to Forest Road 4341, then follow FR 4341 for 0.4 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Malheur National Forest Home | |
| Malheur NF Camping & Cabins |
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