Alder Thicket Cg
Open seasonally from late May through October or November, depending on weather conditions. Forest Service Road 40 closes December 1 through March 31 for snowmobile use. First-come first-served with no fee and no reservations.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Alder Thicket Campground serves as the northern gateway into the Blue Mountains within the Umatilla National Forest. Located in Garfield County, Washington, on the Pomeroy Ranger District, this primitive campground sits just three miles off the forest boundary on Forest Service Road 40. The site features overgrown trees and tall alder shrubbery that provide plenty of shade for hot summer days. This free campground offers basic facilities including a vault toilet and picnic tables. There is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. Hiking trails are accessible within five miles of the campground, and the Clearwater Guard Station is located six miles away. The campground is typically accessible from late May through October or November, depending on weather conditions. Forest Service Road 40 closes at Rose Spring snow park from December 1 through March 31 for snowmobile trail grooming, making the campground inaccessible for winter camping.
Directions
From Pomeroy, Washington: Take 15th Street south from Main Street for approximately 17 miles to the forest boundary (stay on paved road from town to boundary). The road turns to gravel and becomes Forest Service Road 40. Continue on Road 40 for approximately 3 miles. Alder Thicket Campground will be on the right side of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 278-3716 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Alder Thicket Campground |
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