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07-02-2014, 05:39 PM
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The Oregon coast in September?
We spend the summer, while the grandkids are out of school, doing things with them and taking them camping in our national parks. But come September, after Labor Day when the kids are all back in school, we travel for our own pleasure. This year for our September vacation, we are considering a trip up as far north as Seattle and then down the Oregon coast.
Is September too late in the season for this trip?
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07-02-2014, 05:46 PM
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Oregon coast
September is still a good time to travel up or down the coast.
It's a pretty trip from Seattle over to the Washington coast to hwy 101.
Then all the way to California.
Cheese trees and ocean breeze.
Jim
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07-04-2014, 10:19 AM
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It is a great time to travel the coast. Some of our nicest weather, clear and not to hot, is the month of Sept.
You should have a blast!
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07-04-2014, 10:25 AM
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It's a great time !!!!!!! We were in Pacific Shores RV in Newport and just loved it. We loved it soooooooo much we bought one of their lots and stayed THROUGH the winter. The Oregon Coast in the Winter was on our Bucket List. Loved it !
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07-04-2014, 10:47 AM
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September is probably the best time of the year on the Oregon coast but don't tell anyone or it will start to get too crowded.
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07-04-2014, 01:49 PM
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May be a little chilly/rainy but then that can happen any time on the coast. The Oregon St Parks are some of the best and after scholol starts it is a lot easier to get in. We Like Harris Beach near Brookings, Beverly Beach or Beach Side in the middle and Fort Stevens near Astoria, but there are lots of choices.
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07-04-2014, 01:56 PM
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Ok, cool, we'll start planning! Thanks for the recommendations. We'll take all the recommendations we can get.
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07-04-2014, 04:37 PM
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Two of Melvo's picks are favorites of ours, too. Fort Stevens isn't, mainly because we don't have a toad and it's a really long walk to the beach. We also like Cape Blanco.
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07-05-2014, 02:00 PM
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We are traveling the coast as well the latter part of September and not having traveled that before I don't know if reservations are needed or if I can mostly count on a place to stay the night. I know reservations are best to have but it really locks us into a schedule and we don't like traveling that way. The flip side is if you can't keep the timeline that many parks don't offer any refunds unless they get two weeks notice and then it may only be a rain check. Yes, you can call me paranoid but I don't like paying money out for nothing. Done enough of that on my own! Lol!
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07-05-2014, 05:51 PM
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Oregon Coast
We live in central Oregon (Bend) and just returned from 15 days on the Oregon coast. We generally go right after Labor Day but this year did first part of June and will do another two weeks in October.
We stayed one week in Winchester Bay, Oregon and then moved north to Newport, Oregon where we stayed another week.
We did day trips from both places and had amazing time.
We have favorite RV parks there and there is always something to do.
Make sure when you are north coast to visit the Tillamook cheese Factory treat yourself to cheese and ice cream.
Also the light houses along the coast are breath taking and the history is so interesting. Many great things to do along the coast. We find it easier to find a spot and take our tow to travel around.
If you go after Labor Day sometimes you will not have many folks and the weather is generally really good for the coast.
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07-05-2014, 06:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BarkAvenue
We live in central Oregon (Bend) and just returned from 15 days on the Oregon coast. We generally go right after Labor Day but this year did first part of June and will do another two weeks in October.
We stayed one week in Winchester Bay, Oregon and then moved north to Newport, Oregon where we stayed another week.
We did day trips from both places and had amazing time.
We have favorite RV parks there and there is always something to do.
Make sure when you are north coast to visit the Tillamook cheese Factory treat yourself to cheese and ice cream.
Also the light houses along the coast are breath taking and the history is so interesting. Many great things to do along the coast. We find it easier to find a spot and take our tow to travel around.
If you go after Labor Day sometimes you will not have many folks and the weather is generally really good for the coast.
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BarkAvenue, Since I see you live in Bend I'm just wondering if you've ever camped at Odell Lake and if the campsites would be large enough for a 40ft coach?
Odell Lake Lodge & Resort, A Resort For All Seasons. | Odell Lake Lodge & Resort | Crescent, Oregon
Thanks, Sammie
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07-05-2014, 10:38 PM
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Been to Odell Lake many times however never camped.
I suggest you just call them and tell them you length and see if
they have spots.
Some of those resorts have what I call dispersed camp spot along
the lake that allow longer riggs.
Central Oregon and Deschutes National Forest has some spectacular
lake, rivers and campgrounds. We live in the woods so its our neighborhood
but still some of my favorite spots in the US...
another little jewell is LaPine State Park less than 30 miles south of Bend and nicely laid out.
Paula
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07-06-2014, 10:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Wilson
We are traveling the coast as well the latter part of September and not having traveled that before I don't know if reservations are needed or if I can mostly count on a place to stay the night. I know reservations are best to have but it really locks us into a schedule and we don't like traveling that way. The flip side is if you can't keep the timeline that many parks don't offer any refunds unless they get two weeks notice and then it may only be a rain check. Yes, you can call me paranoid but I don't like paying money out for nothing. Done enough of that on my own! Lol!
Alan Wilson
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I don't believe getting a spot would be very challenging during the week after Labor Day.
Maybe the weekends have a reservation and "wing it" weekdays.
Generally thats my plan.
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07-06-2014, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melvo
May be a little chilly/rainy but then that can happen any time on the coast. The Oregon St Parks are some of the best and after scholol starts it is a lot easier to get in. We Like Harris Beach near Brookings, Beverly Beach or Beach Side in the middle and Fort Stevens near Astoria, but there are lots of choices.
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absolutely ditto to Melvo. October is even great!
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