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Alder Springs

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Alder Springs is a National Forest campground near Burns, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Burns, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Alder Springs sits inside Malheur National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,483 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Alder Springs?
No. Alder Springs is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Alder Springs?
Camping at Alder Springs is free.
How many campsites does Alder Springs have?
Alder Springs has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Alder Springs?
No. Alder Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Alder Springs?
The stay limit at Alder Springs is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Alder Springs?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon at Alder Springs. It shows none from T-Mobile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Alder Springs?
Alder Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Alder Springs

fishypedia.com · 6.1 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Delintment Lake, whose mapped center point is 6.1 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Delintment Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Emigrant Burns · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $8 per night First-come Falls Burns · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $8 per night Reservable Delintment Lake Burns · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night First-come Tip Top Burns · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Burns and campgrounds in Harney.

Sources

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