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lykaneagle
Since 14 Apr 2011
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 Fri Apr 20, 12 2:46 pm camping at/near Jones |
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Is that allowed? Is it safe?? Can a trailer be pulled out onto the sand? Fires? If not, something close by?
Seems to me that a 5-8 session followed by a campfire and a beer sounds about right |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 2:57 pm |
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| there is a nice camp ground in Clatskanie with showers etc. You can get out of the wind. watch out for the natives at night partying. I drive my truck on the sand but have not seen trailers etc on the sand. drop air out of your tires and use plywood and you could get anywhere. Not sure if camping is allowed but i have never seen anyone to regulate it. Not much wood out there to burn for a fire so you would have to bring your own. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 3:02 pm |
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| One can camp in those trees. Not sure about fires, probably fine. Is it safe? Well when the methhead lurkers start telling you that ''you sure do got a purdee mouth" it's time to start running. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 5:34 pm |
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| its fine. there are folks out there that you wouldn't let watch your kids or do your taxes, but they're mostly friendly. It stays windy at night, tents get cold. Do it and then you'll know fershur. Kill spot |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 5:36 pm |
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| OG wrote: | | its fine. there are folks out there that you wouldn't let watch your kids or do your taxes, but they're mostly friendly. |
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
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Devon Alberta ca.
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 6:28 pm Jonesing for Jones |
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Hi ,
I have camped there a few times and had no problems . truck and camper , also hoteled in Clatskanie .
There can be quaders ripping it up on the sand . I marked my spot so they could see I had lines laid out , no problem lots of room .
There are no facilities , no sweat as you have a trailer , and wood is scarce so bring some .
There is a wide section of asphalt but it's part of the road use through there too . If your off to the edge it should work .
Kiting at Jones is great , over behind the island is super fun .
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 9:07 pm Re: Jonesing for Jones |
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| jackZ wrote: | Hi ,
I have camped there a few times and had no problems . truck and camper , also hoteled in Clatskanie .
There can be quaders ripping it up on the sand . I marked my spot so they could see I had lines laid out , no problem lots of room .
There are no facilities , no sweat as you have a trailer , and wood is scarce so bring some .
There is a wide section of asphalt but it's part of the road use through there too . If your off to the edge it should work .
Kiting at Jones is great , over behind the island is super fun .
JackZ |
Nailed it! Jones is rad and camping seems to be no problem. Most of the locals have always been pretty friendly to me. I would stay up on the asphalt until you check it out. i have seen people post up in the trees with trailers too. |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Fri Apr 20, 12 11:06 pm |
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This time of year I always see several fisherman with tent trailor near water. There is one particular douche bag that always spends an entire month camping, fishing, yelling at kiters. Had a few tiffy words with him before. Just keep far away from his fishing lines and your okay. Be respectful of the fisherman and give them extra space.
Dont be that guy who buzzes his kite over the beach, you might get fireworks shot at your kite, dead serious.... better fireworks than something louder.
So to sum it up as long as your safe and respectful you wont have any problems. most the fisherman love watching us kite, gives them more to look at than their lines and a beer can.
I camp out there several times a summer. it a great place and I hope this nice weather this weekend gives us some nice Jones wind..
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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| Sat Apr 21, 12 3:03 pm |
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So much nicer to just camp at the Claskanie city park. Walk to dinner, walk to morning coffee, hang out at a local bar. Safe and peaceful, quiet.
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Wed Jul 04, 12 3:48 pm |
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| wylieflyote wrote: | | So much nicer to just camp at the Claskanie city park. Walk to dinner, walk to morning coffee, hang out at a local bar. Safe and peaceful, quiet. |
Thanks Kip! So, what's the deal at the city park? Camping fee? Does someone come around to collect? Or should I pre-pay at city hall or ???
Any additional info appreciated! |
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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| Wed Jul 04, 12 5:24 pm |
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unbob, are you going to give us some onsite reports tomorrow?
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Wed Jul 04, 12 6:49 pm |
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| Jonpnw wrote: | | unbob, are you going to give us some onsite reports tomorrow? |
Sorry, I'll probably not get out there for at least a week or two.
But I'll try to post when I'm on-site. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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| Wed Jul 04, 12 7:00 pm |
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| unbob wrote: | | wylieflyote wrote: | | So much nicer to just camp at the Claskanie city park. Walk to dinner, walk to morning coffee, hang out at a local bar. Safe and peaceful, quiet. |
Thanks Kip! So, what's the deal at the city park? Camping fee? Does someone come around to collect? Or should I pre-pay at city hall or ???
Any additional info appreciated! |
There's a very nice old retired couple living in a double-wide there that collect the fees. Can't recall right now what the fee was, but it was almost nothing. I think there's a box to drop $$ into, or the OG will come by at some point. Nice peaceful quite place. Also tent site along the creek under the trees.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
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| Wed Jul 04, 12 11:43 pm |
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| Jonpnw wrote: | | unbob, are you going to give us some onsite reports tomorrow? |
I was out there today on the 4th. It was a nice 12 meter day starting at about 3 pm. The forecast shows that Jones is supposed to get a little stronger each day through Sunday. Should be good Thursday thru Sunday.
I figured it was going to be packed with ATVs and firework campers - but Jones was almost dead today - a few ATVs, a few fisherman and a few kiters. It gave me plenty of room to test out the waverunner launch from the beach - thanks for your help John! |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Thu Jul 05, 12 6:05 am |
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| wylieflyote wrote: | | unbob wrote: | | wylieflyote wrote: | | So much nicer to just camp at the Claskanie city park. Walk to dinner, walk to morning coffee, hang out at a local bar. Safe and peaceful, quiet. |
Thanks Kip! So, what's the deal at the city park? Camping fee? Does someone come around to collect? Or should I pre-pay at city hall or ???
Any additional info appreciated! |
There's a very nice old retired couple living in a double-wide there that collect the fees. Can't recall right now what the fee was, but it was almost nothing. I think there's a box to drop $$ into, or the OG will come by at some point. Nice peaceful quite place. Also tent site along the creek under the trees. |
Gracias Kip! Sounds Awesomundo to me! I'll be checking it out later this summer. Happy Trails, Rob |
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