Established Camping
Alder Thicket Campground
Alder Thicket Campground is located near Pomeroy, WA, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Umatilla National Forest and the Tucannon River for outdoor activities.
Description
US Forest Service
Umatilla National Forest
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.
Location
Alder Thicket Campground is located in Washington
Directions
From Pomeroy, Washington (39 minutes): Starting on Main Street, take 15th Street south for approximately 17 miles to the forest boundary. (stay on paved road from town to boundary). Road turns to gravel and becomes forest road #40. Continue on Rd. #40 for approximately 3 miles. Alder Thicket Campground will be on the right hand side of the road.
Coordinates
46.25882537 N
117.56689975 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Lewiston
- 2 hrs 8 min from Walla Walla
- 2 hrs 40 min from Kennewick
- 2 hrs 50 min from Spokane
