Alder Creek Campground campground
Alder Creek Campground
The campground offers various amenities, including clean restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water. However, it is important to note that there are no electrical hookups or showers available at this location. Reservations are accepted at Alder Creek Campground, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. It is advised to make reservations early, especially during peak seasons, as this campground tends to fill up quickly.
The best time of year to visit Alder Creek Campground is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and ideal for outdoor activities. The campground is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful scenery, making it a perfect destination for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. Campers should be cautious of bears in the area and are advised to store food properly and follow all safety guidelines. Overall, Alder Creek Campground offers an inviting and tranquil camping experience for nature lovers seeking a getaway in California.
What's on-site at Alder Creek Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Alder Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Creek Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cruickshank Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Cruikshank Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Silver Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Basket Spring Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Alder Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio R Nr Lockwood Ca | · | → |
| Nacimiento R Bl Sapaque C Nr Bryson Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Soledad Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Salinas R Nr Bradley Ca | 365 cfs | → |
| Nacimiento R Bl Nacimiento Dam Nr Bradley Ca | 267 cfs | → |
| San Lorenzo C Bl Bitterwater C Nr King City Ca | 0 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Ventana
- Limekiln State Park
- Los Padres National Forest
- Wilderness Silver Peak
- Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach
Boat launches
- West Knoll Circle 10555, San Luis Obispo County
- Boat Launch San Luis Obispo County
- Well Road San Luis Obispo County
- New Pleyto Road, Bradley
- Mistletoe Lane San Luis Obispo County
- Saddle Way San Luis Obispo County
Fishing spots
- Lake San Antonio
- Lake Nacimiento
- Nacimiento Lake
- Whale Rock Reservoir
- Barney Schwartz Park Lake
- Franklin Hot Springs
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Sportsman's Club
- 0.25 Milesupstram Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge To 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment At Sportsman's Lodge
- 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment Of Sportsman's Lodge To Ventana Wilderness Boundary
- Ventana Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- Headwaters North Fork Little Sur To Boy Scout Camp
- Boy Scout Camp To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Alder Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Alder Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Alder Creek Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Alder Creek Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Alder Creek Campground.