West Coast Legacy Central Camping Possibilities
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West Coast Legacy Central Camping Possibilities
Okay, Hardy and I have been talking, errrm, typing, and have come up with a possibility. Here's what we've come up with...
We camp somewhere in central Oregon, it's more likely to be warmer, and there's more state parks in the area. We take a day trip to Hillsboro area for dynoing at Perfection Motorsports if anyone wants to, and Karting, screwing around, whatever. Perhaps we could even arrange a tour of Rallitek, as Portland isn't too far away. So, that's what we've come up with so far...
Here's the choices that I've found Park-wise in alphabetical order
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area - 104.8 miles (2 hours, 11 minutes)
Tent Sites are $16/night
Appears to be relatively heavily wooded, on a huge lake, lots of camp sites, probably be busy
Devil's Lake State Park - 113.6 miles (2 hours, 58 minutes)
Tent Sites are $17/night
Appears to be relatively heavily wooded, on a smaller lake, not TONS of camp sites, but quite a few, looks relatively residential
Milo Mciver State Park - 46.5 miles (1 hour, 5 minutes)
Group Tent rate is listed at $64/night
Appears wooded and a bit overgrown, but there's a frisbee golf course, it's near a river, and close to Hillsboro
Silver Falls State Park - 82.0 miles (2 hours, 18 minutes)
Tent Sites are $16/night
Appears to have tons of trails, looks to be more open, has 10 waterfalls, horse trails, and has a huge list of stuff that it offers
South Beach State Park - 142.1 miles (4 hours, 7 minutes)
Tent site rates are listed as $65/group?
Looks open, situated between grass-covered dunes and the ocean, perk of staying here is that it's near the Newport Aquarium and my mom's gf's aunt has 2 Fish and Chips places that are mad grubbin within a few minutes of there
These of course arent the only places that we can stay, but suggestions are very welcome. I couldn't find anything very close to Hillsboro itself that was on any kind of water.
We camp somewhere in central Oregon, it's more likely to be warmer, and there's more state parks in the area. We take a day trip to Hillsboro area for dynoing at Perfection Motorsports if anyone wants to, and Karting, screwing around, whatever. Perhaps we could even arrange a tour of Rallitek, as Portland isn't too far away. So, that's what we've come up with so far...
Here's the choices that I've found Park-wise in alphabetical order
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area - 104.8 miles (2 hours, 11 minutes)
Tent Sites are $16/night
Appears to be relatively heavily wooded, on a huge lake, lots of camp sites, probably be busy
Devil's Lake State Park - 113.6 miles (2 hours, 58 minutes)
Tent Sites are $17/night
Appears to be relatively heavily wooded, on a smaller lake, not TONS of camp sites, but quite a few, looks relatively residential
Milo Mciver State Park - 46.5 miles (1 hour, 5 minutes)
Group Tent rate is listed at $64/night
Appears wooded and a bit overgrown, but there's a frisbee golf course, it's near a river, and close to Hillsboro
Silver Falls State Park - 82.0 miles (2 hours, 18 minutes)
Tent Sites are $16/night
Appears to have tons of trails, looks to be more open, has 10 waterfalls, horse trails, and has a huge list of stuff that it offers
South Beach State Park - 142.1 miles (4 hours, 7 minutes)
Tent site rates are listed as $65/group?
Looks open, situated between grass-covered dunes and the ocean, perk of staying here is that it's near the Newport Aquarium and my mom's gf's aunt has 2 Fish and Chips places that are mad grubbin within a few minutes of there
These of course arent the only places that we can stay, but suggestions are very welcome. I couldn't find anything very close to Hillsboro itself that was on any kind of water.
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Yes, if someone wouldnt mind adding Milo McIver to the poll that'd be great. My vote goes there!
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I used to camp out at Davis Lake in Central Or a lot growing up. It's pretty sweet. Lava Lake and Elk Lake are pretty sweet too because they're right by Mt. Bachelor but they're a lot smaller then Davis L. There are a lot of cool caves to go explore in that area too and the Deschutes Brewery makes the best damn porter EVER! Mmmm, I miss my Black Butte.
IIRC you can rent cabins and stuff at Crescent Lake. That's a beautiful lake too.
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IIRC you can rent cabins and stuff at Crescent Lake. That's a beautiful lake too.
I wish I could come.
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One thing to maybe think about, is that were gonna be in a bad drought this year, campfires may be a "no no" out east in the middle of summer.
And not to be a poop head, but I hate state campgrounds. Id give up running water, for not being told to be quiet by some old bag at 9PM.
My camping spot is between Hillsboro, and Tillamook.(Jones Creek) Its free, legal, all sorts of smooth fire roads, no neighbors, room for thousands of people, plenty of hiking/fishing/swimming, but no running water.
Just my two cents.
And not to be a poop head, but I hate state campgrounds. Id give up running water, for not being told to be quiet by some old bag at 9PM.
My camping spot is between Hillsboro, and Tillamook.(Jones Creek) Its free, legal, all sorts of smooth fire roads, no neighbors, room for thousands of people, plenty of hiking/fishing/swimming, but no running water.
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Okay, I just checked, and if we're going to be camping at Milo McIver, we're going to need to make reservations soon. I'd prefer to have running water, but would be willing to do without it if there was a clean body of water nearby that I could wash my hair and shave in(I'm a girl, leave me alone).
Anywhoodle, we should probably make a decision in the next week to ensure we get a spot to camp if we do decide to stay at a state park
Anywhoodle, we should probably make a decision in the next week to ensure we get a spot to camp if we do decide to stay at a state park
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South Beach has Yurts, those can be nice. Can't beat the nomadic Mongolian technology http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/rustic.shtml
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thanks for adding that jason. Are you coming aswell?
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