Availability
Alder Creek is mapped within 0.5 mile of the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Ides Cove Backcountry Zone camp area
Yolla Bolly–Middle Eel Wilderness, California
About this place
Ides Cove Backcountry Zone is an official itinerary area, permit zone, or source-backed named overnight reference represented by a reachable point on the pinned agency trail network in Yolla Bolly–Middle Eel Wilderness.
The marker is a route-access reference, not a tent pad. Move off the trail only where travel is permitted, remain inside the authorized zone, and choose a legal durable site under every current setback and closure.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Natural water mapped nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Alder Creek is classified as perennial in USGS hydrography, but current flow still must be confirmed.
- Alder CreekRiver or stream · 0.3 mi awayMapped perennial source — verify current flow · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
Allowed only when current restrictions permitCampfires
A small campfire may be used only when Mendocino National Forest fire danger and current orders allow it; never leave it unattended.
Backpacking stoves
All stove types require a permit. Every stove type requires a California Campfire Permit, and high-danger restrictions can prohibit stove use.
Permit
Carry a valid California Campfire Permit for both campfires and every type of stove.
Current restrictions
Check current Mendocino/Shasta-Trinity fire notices before departure; high fire danger can suspend both fires and stoves.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Yolla Bolly access roads are remote, low-standard, and commonly affected by snow, wet weather, wildfire, and fallen treesPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Ides Cove Backcountry Zone is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: North Yolla Bolly Trailhead, Ides Cove Trailhead, Asa Bean Trailhead, and 2 more. Yolla Bolly access roads are remote, low-standard, and commonly affected by snow, wet weather, wildfire, and fallen trees. The wilderness has no published recurring closure season.
Before driving
Check Mendocino and Shasta-Trinity alerts and confirm the selected access road with the ranger district.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Ides Cove Backcountry Zone camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Four Corners Trailhead4.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Ides Cove Trailhead4.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Little Doe Trailhead8.8 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- North Yolla Bolly Trailhead16.7 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Asa Bean Trailhead20.2 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.036293° N
- Longitude
- 122.892637° W