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jfriedhoff · 09-30-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by justdennis

Hello-

If one of those spots are still open - we are interested! We have a 2018 26RLS and loving it. would like to attend the ORV campout.

Regards,
Dennis

Dennis - Contact "Born to Wonder" direct via private message (PM) to ask about one of the many extra sites he reserved "just in case"...

James

BornToWander · 09-30-2018, 10:18 PM

Yup, C52 and C54 are not yet spoken for.

BornToWander · 10-01-2018, 02:15 PM

FYI, justdennis is taking C54, so C52 is left.

Jcvandd · 10-05-2018, 07:15 AM

Just bought our new Creekside a couple of weeks ago. Despite the expected few bugs, love the trailer and the ability to camp in all weather. We saw the photos in the ORV website but not much info on what the weekend entails. We'd probably make a week of it but would love more info on what to expect.
Thanks!

Super Thirty · 10-06-2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BornToWander

FYI, justdennis is taking C54, so C52 is left.

Is C52 still available?
Thanks
John

BornToWander · 10-07-2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Thirty

Is C52 still available?
Thanks
John

Sure is.

I’m not sure what length it will fit. A lot depends on how much you can hang over the back I think. The pictures on the reservation website look pretty good but it’s hard to be sure. The pavement is listed as 39 feet and if the picture is to be believed there is nothing behind the wheel stop.

See https://oregonstateparks.reserveamer...&parkId=405408 .

Super Thirty · 10-07-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BornToWander

Sure is.

I’m not sure what length it will fit. A lot depends on how much you can hang over the back I think. The pictures on the reservation website look pretty good but it’s hard to be sure. The pavement is listed as 39 feet and if the picture is to be believed there is nothing behind the wheel stop.

See https://oregonstateparks.reserveamer...&parkId=405408 .

Thanks. That site looks like it will work for us. We are planning to attend.

BornToWander · 10-07-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Thirty

Thanks. That site looks like it will work for us. We are planning to attend.

So for the record Super Thirty has C52 and I’m all out of sites.

Safe and happy trails to Wallowa, all!

BornToWander · 10-07-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcvandd

Just bought our new Creekside a couple of weeks ago. Despite the expected few bugs, love the trailer and the ability to camp in all weather. We saw the photos in the ORV website but not much info on what the weekend entails. We'd probably make a week of it but would love more info on what to expect.
Thanks!

Say by the way,

What model/year did you get? It’s helpful to put that in your “signature” here to give context to your posts. I hope you really enjoy it—we certainly love ours.

There are actually only three official events (IIRC): a marshmallow roast, a maintenance talk every other (next) year, and a hosted lunch, which has included some door prizes. Well also who can forget the ORV Owners trophy presentation, awarded as near as I can tell for simply being nutty enough to be one of us! Oh and there has been sponsored really good ice cream and mini golf too. But the main valve is getting to meet or know better our fellow owners—and some of the ORV staff!

There is a waiting list at the RV park Park At The River that really does move because of course life is complicated and plans must change in a year.

Jcvandd · 10-08-2018, 11:32 AM

Thanks for the tips on the forum and the events. We have a 2019 Mountain Series Creekside 18RBS. Since we live in Montana, the four seasons capability really appealed to us. We also mostly do Forest Service and BLM campgrounds so the rugged suspension is also a plus. I give the RV park a buzz and get on the waiting list.

Thanks again,

Craig Vanderland
Creekside 18RBS

BornToWander · 10-08-2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcvandd

Thanks for the tips on the forum and the events. We have a 2019 Mountain Series Creekside 18RBS. Since we live in Montana, the four seasons capability really appealed to us. We also mostly do Forest Service and BLM campgrounds so the rugged suspension is also a plus. I give the RV park a buzz and get on the waiting list.

Thanks again,

Craig Vanderland
Creekside 18RBS

Another avenue to try is that the state park reservation system has (or at least had this summer) a feature to let you know when a particular site and date might become available. It worked for me for a weekend in the spring at Beachside.

Good luck!

sampson2018 · 02-15-2019, 08:50 PM

Just found this thread tonight and it made me realize why we almost couldn't come to this event. We have a tent site we are hoping to fit in because nothing else was available. Then to find out some have taken up to four sites just so everyone can attend. That logic just doesn't make since. How many have gave up because nothing was available?

BornToWander · 02-15-2019, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sampson2018

Just found this thread tonight and it made me realize why we almost couldn't come to this event. We have a tent site we are hoping to fit in because nothing else was available. Then to find out some have taken up to four sites just so everyone can attend. That logic just doesn't make since. How many have gave up because nothing was available?

I guess I'm the "some" here. The extra three sites were only "extra" for about 3 weeks. Pretty sure all three would not have been able to attend otherwise. When did you make your reservation?

4ina4x4 · 02-16-2019, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by egwilly

We are thinking about taking the trip there. Maybe visit the birthplace of our Glacier Peak.

For those who live and others that rv travel in Oregon, recommendations for camping along the way from Southern California would be appreciated.

We are retired and looking for great areas to visit once out of calif. Never have spent any time in Ore.

Thanks!

Spending time in Oregon will definitely add to your bank of happy memories. We put 40,000+ miles on our first travel trailer visiting magnificent places across the country and Oregon is at the very top of the list of states we want to return to.

We favor State and National Park campgrounds and would highly recommend Harris Beach State Park at the southern tip of the Oregon Coast and Fort Stevens State Park at the northern. Many other beautiful places in between - our only regret is that we hadn't allowed more time in our itinerary on our first visit.

Crater Lake National Park is spectacular - a "don't miss" if you're passing through.

Interstate 84 runs along the Columbia River in northern Oregon and is a wonderful drive with many beautiful waterfalls.

If you're a history buff, the many historic sites related to the Oregon Trail would be especially enjoyable.

The factory tour at Outdoors RV was fascinating and it gave us a much better appreciation for the work that went into the trailer we love and enjoy so much.

Wallowa Lake State Park is gorgeous, as is the country surrounding it. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive to Pendleton for a tour of the iconic Woolen Mills while we were in the area. We're hoping that we can make it back to Oregon in June one of these years so we can attend the Camp Out.

I'm running out of superlatives, so I'm going to sign off now. My best suggestion would be to budget as much time as you can in Oregon - the entire coast is phenomenal, the rivers and mountains are beautiful and the people in Oregon were some of the friendliest we've ever met.

Enjoy every mile!

Mary