OK. I have seen so may post from folks on the Pacific coast so, what should we plan for 2016?. The wife and I have been talking about hitting Oregon and Washington State for a few years now but keep going East and South to San Diego. Time to go Northwest so, I welcome any ideas and the possibility of a Western LL meet-up if anyone's up to it.
Ammobob, you have a good idea. Hubby and I will be in Pacific NW, probably in July 2016, visiting our son, daughter-in-law and grand granddaughter. Maybe we can meetup.
Let's see if any of the others jump on board and we can plan something from there.
July ? You'll want something on the coast. Inland can be awful hot and subject to wildfire dangers.
I would suggest something on the central coast. The farther from Portland the more availability you will find.
So, think South Beach, Beverly Beach, Beachside, Washburn state parks. There are numerous forest service campgrounds but that is dry camping only. Stay away from Honeyman as it will be packed full with folks at the dunes with their sand rails. I don't have a problem with it, just that it will always be busy.
So if we decide on July, for example, when would we need to make teservations? How much lead time is needed?
To be safe, and sure you can get X number of sites together ? March.
So, about 4 months ahead is when we need to make reservations. This is plenty of time to make plans.
[quote timestamp="1435716740" source="/post/12861/thread" author="@leslie"]So, about 4 months ahead is when we need to make reservations. This is plenty of time to make plans.[/quote][p]No. You can book in March for the next weekend. It isn't a steady 4-month push.[/p][p]
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Here's an idea, if enough of us like to drink beer: Oregon Brewers Festival looks to be held the 3rd weekend in July. Craft beers to be sampled.
My husband says I never met a beer I didn't like. But he's wrong. Budweiser. I cannot drink Budweiser.
I have never found a beer that does not like me either but agree Bud is last on my list! Leslie we are in for next July. Oregon was always on our bucket list for camping as is Washington State. I would hate to miss a Brewers festival so let's figure out how to get it together.
The only problem with the brew festival is it will be downtown Portland. Make sure you are up on your shots. (Seriously, get your Hep A and B. My doc told me years ago that Oregon was a hotspot)
Two excellent state park campgrounds within 45 minutes of downtown would be Stubb Stewart and Champoeg. Those would work for a get together, but of course they are inland, so you'll feel the heat of whatever is happening and July is when we traditionally get into the 90's for a week or two.
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You just never know with our weather. In July, typically it's in the 80s, but can vary all around that. Temps on the coast are less reliable though. That said, July is a great month to visit our state... as is May, June, August, September and October.
Champoeg Park (suggested by Pinstriper) is practically in my backyard. Great place. Beautiful and historic, and right on the Willamette River. It has a museum, frisbee golf, and paved hiking path through the trees.
Another suggestion is Silver Falls Park, about 1.5 hours SW of Portland. Stunning beauty with killer-gorgeous waterfalls and great hiking trails, plus a beach and play area on a small river for playing in the water with the kids. Quite a bit to do there. And the nearby towns of Silverton and Mt. Angel are charming.
Then there's the Mt. Hood area, just east of Portland. Stunning! Visit the historic Timberline lodge, snow ski year-round on a glacier, or do the rides at the nearby Skibowl. (I recommend the alpine slide.) Plus lots of great hikes. And who doesn't want to camp in the shadow of an actual volcano? [/font]
Lots to consider here. We are on our 3rd RV trip right now, and finding a spot where I can access the Internet is a problem. I won't get back to civilization till next week. Hubby retired in April. We are giving our Camplite a workout!
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You just never know with our weather. In July, typically it's in the 80s, but can vary all around that. Temps on the coast are less reliable though. That said, July is a great month to visit our state... as is May, June, August, September and October.
Champoeg Park (suggested by Pinstriper) is practically in my backyard. Great place. Beautiful and historic, and right on the Willamette River. It has a museum, frisbee golf, and paved hiking path through the trees.
Another suggestion is Silver Falls Park, about 1.5 hours SW of Portland. Stunning beauty with killer-gorgeous waterfalls and great hiking trails, plus a beach and play area on a small river for playing in the water with the kids. Quite a bit to do there. And the nearby towns of Silverton and Mt. Angel are charming.
Then there's the Mt. Hood area, just east of Portland. Stunning! Visit the historic Timberline lodge, snow ski year-round on a glacier, or do the rides at the nearby Skibowl. (I recommend the alpine slide.) Plus lots of great hikes. And who doesn't want to camp in the shadow of an actual volcano? [/font]
Silver State Falls sounds nice. We'll have our 10 year old granddaughter with us and she love beaches and swimming. Always wanted to see Mt. Hood too. Wife loves history and photograph and would be happy in either place. I just want to camp (as in wanna be retired but have 2-3 years left) so we are open to what the group (if we can get one together) wants to do.
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You just never know with our weather. In July, typically it's in the 80s, but can vary all around that. Temps on the coast are less reliable though. That said, July is a great month to visit our state... as is May, June, August, September and October.
Champoeg Park (suggested by Pinstriper) is practically in my backyard. Great place. Beautiful and historic, and right on the Willamette River. It has a museum, frisbee golf, and paved hiking path through the trees.
Another suggestion is Silver Falls Park, about 1.5 hours SW of Portland. Stunning beauty with killer-gorgeous waterfalls and great hiking trails, plus a beach and play area on a small river for playing in the water with the kids. Quite a bit to do there. And the nearby towns of Silverton and Mt. Angel are charming.
Then there's the Mt. Hood area, just east of Portland. Stunning! Visit the historic Timberline lodge, snow ski year-round on a glacier, or do the rides at the nearby Skibowl. (I recommend the alpine slide.) Plus lots of great hikes. And who doesn't want to camp in the shadow of an actual volcano? [/font]
Silver State Falls sounds nice. We'll have our 10 year old granddaughter with us and she love beaches and swimming. Always wanted to see Mt. Hood too. Wife loves history and photograph and would be happy in either place. I just want to camp (as in wanna be retired but have 2-3 years left) so we are open to what the group (if we can get one together) wants to do.[/quote][p]The ocean temps in OR never rise above around 60. Don't think this is a place to swim without a wetsuit. [/p][p]
[/p][p]For that matter, there be sharks. Whitey. The Landlord. Just sayin'.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Or, is this a granddaughter that you like ? Swimming in lakes like Timothy Lake (National Forest, dry camping, 12 month in advance if you want to book it) might be the ticket.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Mt. Hood is awesome, but all you really need is an hour to stroll the lodge, take brunch/lunch in the buffet, and you've done it all.[/p][p]
[/p][p]I've hiked in Silver Falls. Very nice. I've not camped there. A friend described it as the only campsite she seriously wondered if someone was going to need shooting. ymmv. It is actually southEAST of Portland. Somewhat northeast of Salem. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades. Silverton is one of the earliest settlements in the state, and dates from before the Oregon Trail, when all the settlers came up through California (the more things change...)[/p][p]
[/p][p]There is (or was) a Frank Lloyd Wright built house over thataways, somewhere. I think it's still there. It was relocated here from wherever it was when it was built. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Don't forget that us locals don't have to travel the state with you on your way in/out. Checking out Pendleton or Bend or parts east is worth the effort. If you golf, this is your chance to play the courses in Bandon. The closest you can get to Scotland without a passport.[/p][p]
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Quote from: @pinstriper" source="/post/13049/thread" timestamp="1436495157Quote from: @ammobob" timestamp="1436468647" source="/post/13037/threadSilver State Falls sounds nice. We'll have our 10 year old granddaughter with us and she love beaches and swimming. Always wanted to see Mt. Hood too. Wife loves history and photograph and would be happy in either place. I just want to camp (as in wanna be retired but have 2-3 years left) so we are open to what the group (if we can get one together) wants to do.
[p]The ocean temps in OR never rise above around 60. Don't think this is a place to swim without a wetsuit. [/p][p]
[/p][p]For that matter, there be sharks. Whitey. The Landlord. Just sayin'.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Or, is this a granddaughter that you like ? Swimming in lakes like Timothy Lake (National Forest, dry camping, 12 month in advance if you want to book it) might be the ticket.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Mt. Hood is awesome, but all you really need is an hour to stroll the lodge, take brunch/lunch in the buffet, and you've done it all.[/p][p]
[/p][p]I've hiked in Silver Falls. Very nice. I've not camped there. A friend described it as the only campsite she seriously wondered if someone was going to need shooting. ymmv. It is actually southEAST of Portland. Somewhat northeast of Salem. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades. Silverton is one of the earliest settlements in the state, and dates from before the Oregon Trail, when all the settlers came up through California (the more things change...)[/p][p]
[/p][p]There is (or was) a Frank Lloyd Wright built house over thataways, somewhere. I think it's still there. It was relocated here from wherever it was when it was built. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Don't forget that us locals don't have to travel the state with you on your way in/out. Checking out Pendleton or Bend or parts east is worth the effort. If you golf, this is your chance to play the courses in Bandon. The closest you can get to Scotland without a passport.[/p][p]
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Oops. SE is right. I don't get the part about shooting.....? The Frank Lloyd Wright house is in the Oregon Gardens, which is nearby.....at least the one I know about.
Another camping possibility is Crater Lake, but it's not very close to anything. Bend is also a great area, but it's more in the drier part of the state. Good fishing there.
It can get warm at the beach occasionally and IMO, it tops everything in the state for beauty. I agree the ocean is cold for swimming, unless you're a kid. For some reason they don't freeze in the water like we adults do. (I was one of those kids once.). Have there been any shark sightings or attacks here? IMO, the Seaside area has the most to see and do. (Still on the coast.) Golfing at Bandon requires mortgaging your house to pay for it, I've heard. But the diehards seem to like it. Don't bother with Lincoln City unless you're into casinos....blah. Oh and there's Newport .... Great seafood, shops, and sea lions.
Oh, apparently there was a camper or group of campers that was loud, unruly, intimidating, and eventually given free room and board courtesy of the county. I figure it was an isolated incident.
Crater Lake - very difficult to get in. The season is very short. I think the camping may also be dry camping only, but I'm not positive.
The thing I dislike about Seaside is - crowds, plus thundering herds of children run amok. Ft. Stevens is a great park for RV's.
Playing Bandon is a bucket list item for golfers. I've only played in the winter when the rates are far cheaper and the weather is frequently surprisingly mild. It is also frequently shockingly not mild at all.
Sea lions are vermin.
[font size="3"]I'll bow to Pinstriper's expertise, except the part about sea lions. Drawing the line there. ;) ;) [/font]
I go to Sunset Bay State Park near Charleston Oregon almost every year. Headed there in september actually, Best time for crabbing. I have stayed at others nearby and it is our favorite.
There might be a rally organized by Livin Lite next summer. If we are anywhere close, we want to go. However, in any event, we will be in the Pacific NW in July. My son and his family will be coordinating their summer schedule so that we can spend time together.
I hope we can still work out a meetup in Oregon.
[quote timestamp="1439954287" author="@leslie" source="/post/14342/thread"]There might be a rally organized by Livin Lite next summer. If we are anywhere close, we want to go. However, in any event, we will be in the Pacific NW in July. My son and his family will be coordinating their summer schedule so that we can spend time together.
I hope we can still work out a meetup in Oregon.[/quote]We're still in if we can get it planned out. Guess we should setting on where and timing for those that have to plan ahead. Leslie once you get some dates in line let us know since you are the one with other family plans. Silver Falls state park looks very interesting with 10 water falls and a group RV site ($101 for first 10 RVs and $10 more for each additional RV) but the bigger complaint in the reviews was that the dump station was far away by the group site (hoping it's the group RV site) so water and electric hook-ups only with a dump station up to 3 miles away. $10 bucks a night for 10 of us is a deal. Once we finalize the dates we could see if we could try to lock in this site if enough of us want to participate.
another option is for one of our local camplite owners who wants to participate taking the lead for us out of state groups and picking the best spot they would take guest to and show off the wonders of their state. Just a thought.
let's figure out who's in, when we want to do this and what campground. I am ready.
I would like to suggest a time frame of mid-July to the end of July for a meetup. While I love the idea of a brewfest, the idea of standing in line in hot weather with a big crowd sounds like not so much fun.
Those of us who do not live in the area could go online to do research, but since there are LL folks who are familiar with the best campgrounds, I am hoping they can do the heavy lifting with regard to choosing a spot.
So, who can join in and where should we do the deed?
[font size="3"]My top suggestion would be Ft. Stevens State Park, just south of Astoria, at the NW tip of Oregon. Tons to do and see within a few miles of it ..... but I know very little about how difficult it is to reserve sites because it is a popular campground. Groups sites are extremely difficult to get. We camped there one night recently, which we reserved a week or two prior, but it wasn't a weekend. And it was the last site available. You'd want to get your reservations in as early as possible. There's also a KOA close by. Again, the weather can be iffy on the coast, but worth it regardless, and July is as good a bet as any. I think if you get one trip to Oregon, the coast is a must see.
The heavy-duty-gorgeous BEST coastal scenery starts a little south of Ft. Stevens, IMO, but not far.
We're not beer drinkers, so I can't suggest anything there.
Also, I don't know our schedule next summer, so don't know if we can attend.[/font]
Ft. Stevens is the most heavily used park in the state park system. For a reason. Very kid friendly. Lots of easy walking and biking trails. Fresh and salt water fishing. Historical significance (coastal artillery through WWII, and of course Louis and Clark). Touristy city nearby. Portlanders go to the coast to escape the inland heat.
If you make you arrangements back in March, you should be able to take your pick of campsite and getting a number of sites next to each other should be pretty easy, though there might be one or two aliens in the middle of a pack.
Mid-July to the end of July was my first thought, but we could also work it out to possibly the middle of August. What we are thinking is to visit with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, then go exploring in Olympic National Park, and then have another visit with our son's family before we head back east. It should be easy to work out a weekend in northern Oregon.
[quote source="/post/14533/thread" timestamp="1440449258" author="@leslie"]Mid-July to the end of July was my first thought, but we could also work it out to possibly the middle of August. What we are thinking is to visit with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, then go exploring in Olympic National Park, and then have another visit with our son's family before we head back east. It should be easy to work out a weekend in northern Oregon.[/quote]Ft. Stevens would work in well with a trip up to the Olympic Nat'l Park, since it's right at the tip top of the state. We just did that trip a couple of weeks ago (although not with our trailer) .... a night at Ft. Stevens, then up to visit Cape Disappointment in WA, then up to Quinault Lake (gorgeous! ... check out the lodge) and Crescent Lake (also gorgeous!!). If you're a Twilight fan, it'll take you right through Forks. Then up to Port Angeles -- from there we headed south but you might consider leaving the trailer for a day and ferrying up to Victoria BC (you can do it on foot) for a visit (one of my favorite places!) then pop over to the San Juan Islands ...... I could go on and on.
And if you happen to take the ferry from Kingston WA to Edmonds WA, you must try the little crepe shop (on the Kingston dock) .... YUM!
Better budget a lot of time up here ..... there is a LOT to see!
...... and hopefully we'll get a little more rain next year so we don't all go up in flames. ???
We are chasing 70 degrees with our RV. We had pretty good luck this summer. I would vote for the campground that will be most likely to be cool, which seems to be on the coast then. Ft. Stevens sounds like it is on the coast and north. Ammobob, nothing is carved in stone yet. What do you think?
Quote from: @brenda" source="/post/14546/thread" timestamp="1440476499...... and hopefully we'll get a little more rain next year so we don't all go up in flames. ???
My son sent me a picture from Seattle showing air pollution from the fires in Washington. Not good.
[quote source="/post/14549/thread" timestamp="1440479582" author="@leslie"]We are chasing 70 degrees with our RV. We had pretty good luck this summer. I would vote for the campground that will be most likely to be cool, which seems to be on the coast then. Ft. Stevens sounds like it is on the coast and north. Ammobob, nothing is carved in stone yet. What do you think?
[/quote]I am open to whatever we all want to do. Ft. Stevens sounds like a great area with plenty to do? I would think we should set the place and then figure our when. Let's say it's Ft. Stevens, lock that down and pick a week in June/July so we can firm up that date and go from there. Don't know how far out they will let you make reservations but if we can get these 2 things settled I'd make mine in September. Just checked their website and they will make reservations 9 months out. $32 for full hook-ups.
As grandparents raising a granddaughter June and July are going to be the best month for us since she will be 11 years old and starting 6th grade next year mid August. We are in Death Valley for a week in April during her spring break and northern CA during Memorial Day and Independence Day weekends but other than that have no real plans for the summer.
I don't hear a lot of buy-in to this though I understand we are talking a year out so, sure hope by March we have some additional LL campers who want to be part of this since most of us on the West coast will not make the shindig LL is putting on in Indiana. I'll bring plenty of Beer and the Dutch Oven so let's do this thing
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles/publications/37058_ft_stevens100846.pdf
My husband and I will be celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary in Bar Harbor, Maine in June. We will leave Bar Harbor June 23, when we will start our trek to NW Pacific. We want to take our time and enjoy the trip.
Our granddaughter is also 10 now, will be 11 next summer. She participates in a lot of summer activities. I have trouble keeping up with it all. Mid to end of July will work fine.
Two weekends in July 2016 might work - Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17, or Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24. We are planning to be in NW Pacific area for about 3 weeks, so we could even look at the next weekend as well, July 29 - July 31.
We can take our time with this decision, but I think it would be a good idea to make our reservations as early as November, if possible. From what pinstriper says, Ft. Stevens might be booked up if we wait until March.
Agree and will talk with better half tonight and pick a weekend. We'll be planning a 1-2 week camping trip through Oregon and Washington anyway so we'll pick a 3 day weekend and meet-up at Ft. Stevens.
by the way congrats on the 50th!
[p]OK think I am getting a plan together for a 2 week camping trip next July. Some of these could be plus or minus a day.[/p][p]
[/p][p]15 July 2 nights at Crater Lake State Park[/p][p]17 July 3 nights at Silver Falls State Park[/p][p]20 July 4 nights at Ft. Stevens State Park[/p][p]24 July 3 nights at Olympic State Park, WA-may add a day here to make sure we get into Seattle[/p][p]27 July Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, CA-may lose a day here for Olympic SP[/p][p]30 July head back to Reno, NV [/p][p]31 July recuperate[/p][p]1 Aug back to work :([/p][p]
[/p][p]Leslie, hope 22-24 July works for you at Ft. Stevens SP. I am working to firm this up so I can make reservations as early as possible and pick sites if I can.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Anybody who's been there can tell me if I am spending too much or too little time at any one of these Parks based on what you can see/do[/p]
July 22-24 should be just fine. I wonder about 3 days at Olympic State Park. My son is telling me to plan on a week. This is no problem for me since we are planning on spending at least 3 weeks in the Pacific NW.
Question for someone who has stayed at Ft. Stevens - what campsites would you revommend?
Now, who else can join us for the weekend of July 22-24 at Ft. Stevens State Park?
[quote timestamp="1441119483" author="@leslie" source="/post/14752/thread"]July 22-24 should be just fine. I wonder about 3 days at Olympic State Park. My son is telling me to plan on a week. This is no problem for me since we are planning on spending at least 3 weeks in the Pacific NW.
Question for someone who has stayed at Ft. Stevens - what campsites would you revommend?
Now, who else can join us for the weekend of July 22-24 at Ft. Stevens State Park?[/quote]I thought I might want more time in Olympic SP so may do some rescheduling but will hold the dates at Ft. Stevens.
hopefully we can elicit some of the others that live local to join up at least for that weekend. If we had enough I would work on getting the group RV site locked down. It can handle 10 RVs and put us all in the same area. It's still early but I am working to firm this up in November (especially if we are working at getting the group site) or as early as they will let me.
July dates are looking good for my wife and I too. We have relatives on the southern OR coast (Gold Beach) that we plan to visit next summer. We'll keep track of where other Campliters will be and will plan to drop in for a cameo, or at least a supporting cast role, for a couple days at a relevant site on the coast. (Ft. Stevens State Park July 22-24 is fine!)
N loop is right by lake Coffenberry which is pleasant for strolls, walking, and walking the dogs.
I'm holding off committing because...well, mainly because I don't want to get roped into being the organizer. But as soon as the hive makes up its mind on dates we'll be all in. Once the fun kids commit, that is.
Quote from: @pinstriper" source="/post/14776/thread" timestamp="1441157124N loop is right by lake Coffenberry which is pleasant for strolls, walking, and walking the dogs.
I'm holding off committing because...well, mainly because I don't want to get roped into being the organizer. But as soon as the hive makes up its mind on dates we'll be all in. Once the fun kids commit, that is.
Wait a minute -aren't I one of the fun kids?
Also, since when are we organized? :)
The cool/fun kids know who they are.
[quote source="/post/14776/thread" timestamp="1441157124" author="@pinstriper"]N loop is right by lake Coffenberry which is pleasant for strolls, walking, and walking the dogs.
I'm holding off committing because...well, mainly because I don't want to get roped into being the organizer. But as soon as the hive makes up its mind on dates we'll be all in. Once the fun kids commit, that is.
[/quote]OK I'll let you off the hook. I'll do all the leg work and make the reservations just working on the head count. I have us at tentative 4 campers right now. You, Leslie, Merlin and us. I'll hold off through October and see if others want to join us. By early November we can decide if we want N loop or want to try for the group site. In the mean time I will do some additional research as to amenities/services of the group site. I'll leave the adventures to those that know.
looks like loop H,I,L and M are the only ones with full hook-up.
[quote timestamp="1441165027" source="/post/14788/thread" author="@ammobob"][quote source="/post/14776/thread" author="@pinstriper" timestamp="1441157124"]N loop is right by lake Coffenberry which is pleasant for strolls, walking, and walking the dogs.
I'm holding off committing because...well, mainly because I don't want to get roped into being the organizer. But as soon as the hive makes up its mind on dates we'll be all in. Once the fun kids commit, that is.
[/quote]OK I'll let you off the hook. I'll do all the leg work and make the reservations just working on the head count. I have us at tentative 4 campers right now. You, Leslie, Merlin and us. I'll hold off through October and see if others want to join us. By early November we can decide if we want N loop or want to try for the group site. In the mean time I will do some additional research as to amenities/services of the group site. I'll leave the adventures to those that know.
looks like loop H,I,L and M are the only ones with full hook-up.[/quote][p]The group sites in state parks I've been in have been dry hookups and more tent oriented. I'll look into the group sites at Stevens. Edit: I don't see a group site. I think we'll just have to book a bunch of sites together, individually.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Ft. Stevens have a 3-lane dump site.[/p][p]
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[quote source="/post/14789/thread" timestamp="1441168294" author="@pinstriper"][quote source="/post/14788/thread" timestamp="1441165027" author="@ammobob"]OK I'll let you off the hook. I'll do all the leg work and make the reservations just working on the head count. I have us at tentative 4 campers right now. You, Leslie, Merlin and us. I'll hold off through October and see if others want to join us. By early November we can decide if we want N loop or want to try for the group site. In the mean time I will do some additional research as to amenities/services of the group site. I'll leave the adventures to those that know.
looks like loop H,I,L and M are the only ones with full hook-up.[/quote][p]The group sites in state parks I've been in have been dry hookups and more tent oriented. I'll look into the group sites at Stevens. Edit: I don't see a group site. I think we'll just have to book a bunch of sites together, individually.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Ft. Stevens have a 3-lane dump site.[/p][p]
[/p][/quote]I'll give them a call this morning and do some investigating. I did not see the group site listed last night either but know I read it on-line. They say they have 174 full hook-up sites including sewer in loops L, M, H, and I. I'll keep every one posted as to what I find out.
[p]OK talked with a very nice lady named Mary who filled me in. They do not have a group RV site-God it sucks getting old. May have to change my middle name to Senile. [/p][p]
[/p][p]She highly recommends making your reservation 9 months to the day of your planned arrival starting in October. Apparently this is common practice and the parks starts to fill up within a day or 2. She told me if I plan to be there on the 20th of July 2016 I should make my reservations on the 20th of October. I know 9 months out is a long time to commit to but might be our best opportunity to get camp site close to each other.[/p][p]
[/p][p]The last 2 weeks of July and all of August are the prime camping season. August fills up with fishermen for the fish run on the Columbia river.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Full hook-up sites are $32 ($29 for electric/water only) a day with the reservation paid in full up front plus a $8 non-refundable reservation fee. You can cancel but should at least 3 days prior or you lose a days rate plus $8 cancelation fee. No matter what if you cancel you pay the $8.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Finally after looking at Goggle Earth and the site map I am considering loop M sites 34 through 50 with full hook-ups. Still close to the lake but the $3 a day for a sewer connection is worth it to me verses running to the dump site. Also Showers/washroom and firewood center loop.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Thoughts?[/p][p]
[/p][p]www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles/publications/37058_ft_stevens100846.pdf[/p]
I think $32 a night for full hookups is very reasonable. (A stay in a Virginia state park was $46 for water/electric!) Actually, I would prefer FHU, considering what our travel plans will be. We could still manage without the sewer connection. So long as I can have my 2 dogs with me, I really don't have a preference as to which loop. I walk the dogs A LOT.
Ammobob, thanks for doing the research. I am thinking of arriving on July 21, so that means I need to make my reservation on October 21. Hopefully, the group will be ready to make a decision by then.
[font size="3"]Ammobob - Did you happen to ask about their cancellation policy? We will plan to make reservations to be there, assuming there's no cancellation penalty in case we can't make it. We just can't commit this far in advance, but since we only live 2 hours away, we will definitely give it a try. October 20 or 22? Who's in charge of reminders?
(Btw, since I don't know if I'm one of the "fun/cool kids" here, I must not be.) B-|
Things to do near Ft. Stevens, off the top of my head:
Check out the remains of the Peter Iredale wreck on the beach -- within walking distance of the campground. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Iredale
Visit the actual military Ft. Stevens. Lots of WWII (and earlier) cool stuff. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Stevens_(Oregon)
Visit Battery Russell -- old abandoned military fort, fun for exploring -- creepy! The kids will love it. I did as a kid and still do. http://www.romantic-oregon-coast.com/ghosts-of-battery-russell-fort-stevens-warrenton-or.html
Climb the Astoria Column in Astoria, our small version of San Francisco. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria_Column We tried to visit the Astoria column recently but it was closed for reno, but I would think they'll be done by next summer. Then across the bridge, on the SW corner of WA is Cape Disappointment and a lighthouse. (No offense to anyone, but IMO, Oregon does a better job with lighthouses. Just saying.)
The South Jetty is worth checking out.
Lewis & Clark's Ft. Clatsop (replica) is close by. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Clatsop
Seaside (immediately south) is Oregon's closest thing to the boardwalk of Atlantic City ...... although I've never been to Atlantic City ..... but it has the carnival-like attractions. Bumper cars, rentable carriages and bikes, aquarium, shops, candy, elephant ears, a carousel, etc. Take a walk on the prom and check out the charming old, little beach houses from about the 30/40s (or earlier?) that are worth millions today.
Go a little farther south (just a few miles) and visit Cannon Beach, one of my favorite coast towns. Quaint and artsy plus the famous Haystack Rock is there. And from Cannon Beach going south, the scenery begins .... hang on to your hat.
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[quote timestamp="1441247764" source="/post/14815/thread" author="@brenda"][font size="3"]Ammobob - Did you happen to ask about their cancellation policy? We will plan to make reservations to be there, assuming there's no cancellation penalty in case we can't make it. We just can't commit this far in advance, but since we only live 2 hours away, we will definitely give it a try. October 20 or 22? Who's in charge of reminders.
[/font][/quote]"Full hook-up sites are $32 ($29 for electric/water only) a day with the reservation paid in full up front plus a $8 non-refundable reservation fee. You can cancel but should at least 3 days prior or you lose a days rate plus $8 cancelation fee. No matter what if you cancel you pay the $8."
You would be in it for $16 if you cancel more than 3 days before arrival. $8 for reservation fee and $8 for cancelation fee. Add $32 if you cancel inside of 72 hours.
by the way glad you are considering joining us. I'll put reminders in Outlook and send personal posts and post here at least a day before you need to make your reservations. My assumption is that everyone wants to arrive on the 22nd and leave on the 25th.
[quote timestamp="1441281184" source="/post/14817/thread" author="@ammobob"][quote timestamp="1441247764" author="@brenda" source="/post/14815/thread"][font size="3"]Ammobob - Did you happen to ask about their cancellation policy? We will plan to make reservations to be there, assuming there's no cancellation penalty in case we can't make it. We just can't commit this far in advance, but since we only live 2 hours away, we will definitely give it a try. October 20 or 22? Who's in charge of reminders.
[/font][/quote]"Full hook-up sites are $32 ($29 for electric/water only) a day with the reservation paid in full up front plus a $8 non-refundable reservation fee. You can cancel but should at least 3 days prior or you lose a days rate plus $8 cancelation fee. No matter what if you cancel you pay the $8."
You would be in it for $16 if you cancel more than 3 days before arrival. $8 for reservation fee and $8 for cancelation fee. Add $32 if you cancel inside of 72 hours.
by the way glad you are considering joining us. I'll put reminders in Outlook and send personal posts and post here at least a day before you need to make your reservations. My assumption is that everyone wants to arrive on the 22nd and leave on the 25th.
[/quote]Thanks. Is there an out-of-state fee added on for non-Oregonians? (Washington does that.). Also, there's a KOA very close by. About twice the cost, but it includes lots of amenities.
The cancelation fee IS the reservation fee. You just lose your original $8, not another $8.
No residency requirement.
Seaside is about the equivalent of a 2 block stretch of Belmar, NJ.
[quote source="/post/14822/thread" author="@pinstriper" timestamp="1441289477"]The cancelation fee IS the reservation fee. You just lose your original $8, not another $8.
No residency requirement.
Seaside is about the equivalent of a 2 block stretch of Belmar, NJ.
[/quote]Thanks for straightening this out for me. Told you I was getting old :'(
I have a question. Is this bear country?
Yes. Yes, it is.
A camping neighbor at Ft. Stevens claimed to have seen something big by the back of our trailer overnight (she was walking the dog). She thought it was me, taking a pee in the bushes (I haven't done anything to deserve that reputation, as far as she can prove). Something had ransacked the trash which we had inadvertently (ie. drunk) left outside overnight.
So yeah, probably a bear. Or a 200# raccoon that has learned to walk upright.
Thanks, pin. I won't be planning on using the tip-out bunk then.
Leslie don't stress about the Bears. I've taken my Quicksilver to many places you have mentioned in this thread. There are bears everywhere nowadays. When I was in Glacier this summer I saw a black bear and a brown bear just a mile away from the campground. They are smart enough to keep away from crowed campground rvs. They might though try something smelly like a trash can. As long as you are smart and keep the food and trash locked up you are in good shape. Since I'm in a tent camper I just keep the food locked up in the van. I haven't had any problems so far. The critters that have attacked my camper so far are ants and crazy squirrels.
Thanks, kybrowns. I was wondering what people in popups did in bear country. My sons tent camp in bear country, so I am encouraging about moving up to an RV.
Hi,
I don't have my LL yet, but I live in Portland, OR, and I'd jump at the chance to meet with people that own one of their products.
Thanks,
David
Welcome, David, and join us at Ft. Stevens next July!
[quote source="/post/14965/thread" timestamp="1441687535" author="@david2015"]Hi,
I don't have my LL yet, but I live in Portland, OR, and I'd jump at the chance to meet with people that own one of their products.
Thanks,
David
[/quote]Welcome! On behalf of Livin Lite, thanks for being on the forum. We hope to earn your business someday soon!
Hey all!
Check out the newest thread posted by me- I have been talking to our upper management here at Livin Lite, and @ammobob about this PNW Rally. Exciting stuff ahead, I think! (rofl)
[quote source="/post/15054/thread" timestamp="1441822418" author="@christianm"][quote source="/post/14965/thread" timestamp="1441687535" author="@david2015"]Hi,
I don't have my LL yet, but I live in Portland, OR, and I'd jump at the chance to meet with people that own one of their products.
Thanks,
David
[/quote]Welcome! On behalf of Livin Lite, thanks for being on the forum. We hope to earn your business someday soon!
Hey all!
Check out the newest thread posted by me- I have been talking to our upper management here at Livin Lite, and @ammobob about this PNW Rally. Exciting stuff ahead, I think! (rofl)[/quote]Where did you post it? On the forum that is. I found it on Facebook and thought we might post it here too. Not everyone's on Facebook.
Its under Anything else...
Here is the thread I've been looking for... subscribed!
[quote timestamp="1442324456" author="@purdytj" source="/post/15252/thread"]Here is the thread I've been looking for... subscribed![/quote]Good to have you on board. Look forward to getting a peak at your 28.
I have been waiting to hear if tinkeringtechie will plan to join us. We might have to sign a pact to promise not to pursue him about mods to our campers!
Quote from: @leslie" source="/post/15255/thread" timestamp="1442332739I have been waiting to hear if tinkeringtechie will plan to join us. We might have to sign a pact to promise not to pursue him about mods to our campers!
I would love to come, but our lives are pretty chaotic right now and it's hard to plan anything. We sold our house and are living in a barn in our camplite while our new house is being built. This is with two young kids... It's an adventure! Hopefully we'll be all moved in and ready to camp by the summer.
I put this on my calendar. When we reserve, what loop(s) are we specifically shooting for? I see the ones described earlier, but also see that the RV park is HUGE. It would be nice to be on the same loop. Maybe that is asking too much if the campground fills up so quickly...
Also, should most of the conversation be here or on the other thread?
Park info: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=129
I'll be making my reservations next week on October 22, since we'll arrive on day 1 of the rally (July 22, 2016).
I don't see any others mentioning a preference. It's a nice place. Pick a spot and I'll grab one next door. The others can fill in.
Quote from: @purdytj" source="/post/15263/thread" timestamp="1442371745I put this on my calendar. When we reserve, what loop(s) are we specifically shooting for? I see the ones described earlier, but also see that the RV park is HUGE. It would be nice to be on the same loop. Maybe that is asking too much if the campground fills up so quickly...
Also, should most of the conversation be here or on the other thread?
Park info: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=129
I'll be making my reservations next week on October 22, since we'll arrive on day 1 of the rally (July 22, 2016).
Checking the earlier posts in this thread, pinstriper said Loop N was closest to the lake, and Ammobob said Loop M was full hook ups, whereas Loop N was water/electric, with the difference being $3 per night. We still have a month to chew this over.
I still plan on picking a site on loop M myself probably on the back side away from the main access road in spots 34 to 48. Pinstriper says loop N is nice and close to the lake also. We prefer to get full hook-ups and not have to drive to dump station or haul the honey wagon. We will be making our reservation on the 20th as we will be camping there a few days before others may arrive. I'll post what spot we got once reserved.
Quote from: @ammobob" source="/post/15269/thread" timestamp="1442401788I still plan on picking a site on loop M myself probably on the back side away from the main access road in spots 34 to 48. Pinstriper says loop N is nice and close to the lake also. We prefer to get full hook-ups and not have to drive to dump station or haul the honey wagon. We will be making our reservation on the 20th as we will be camping there a few days before others may arrive. I'll post what spot we got once reserved.
Perfect, thank you!
I highly recommend Gold Beach on the southern Oregon coast for a jet boat trip up the Rogue river, so much fun.
My wife, daughters, and I are itching to get to the coast. I decided we're going to go scope out Ft. Stevens state park next weekend (October 2-4). It is 3 hours from our house, which is worth it considering the quality reputation of Oregon's State Parks. I'll take some photos and get a lay of the land for myself and anyone else on here who is interested. We've reserved a spot in loop "G", which has water and electrical. I'll keep this thread posted.
Cheers!
Hey guys!
Check out this thread for the links to OFFICIAL rally registration! http://livinlite.proboards.com/thread/1494/1st-livin-lite-regional-rally?page=3&scrollTo=16050.
You can also find the links for registration on our Facebook page and (starting tomorrow) online at http://www.livinlite.com/
Any questions- let me know!
Yea!
Hi there! Just going south to pick up our new 13BHB...As far as the Oregon Coast...it's closed....Nah, I live in Oregon and have spent some time Tent(old fashioned kink, no wheels) going a lot to Cape Blanco. Haven't been for a few years, but a great place to RV(saw a number of them there(them is us now ;)
that is my favorite place, but try to miss the summer CW Festival..only because thousands go and no place to park.
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=44
let me know if you are going lat summer, a meet up.
Eric