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02-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1993 30' Excella
Aptos
, California
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 7
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Okay to Travel OR Coast in Mid March?
Hello! We are considering a mid March trek up the CA coast into OR with our 30' AS. We are wondering if weather and roads at this time of year are going to give us any challenges. Ice? Snow? Closed parks or limited services? Anyone in the area who can advise on the early spring conditions for travel with a long rig would be appreciated Thanks!
Todd and Nancy
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02-28-2016, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Welcome to the forum! You may be interested in this thread FYI:
Oregon Coastal Road Trip
We are hoping to make it to Oregon in the fall.
Have a great trip.
Peter
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02-28-2016, 09:43 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1993 30' Excella
Aptos
, California
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 7
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Thanks. I did read this one. We were hoping for some seasonal advice for early spring.
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02-28-2016, 09:58 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Sherwood
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 479
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You could run into some black ice early in the morning in shaded areas but this winter has been unseasonably mild, so it is unlikely. It is a good time to go as you won't have any problem getting into the state park campgrounds. We will be getting our AS out of the garage next week and heading to the coast. Enjoy!
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02-28-2016, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Todd and Nancy - Thanks for starting a Spring Coast trip thread. We are also interested in the experience that others have for this area. We started making plans for a CA to Canada trip and are seeing winter closings until June. Is the Spring really only suitable for a Coastal trip? Pat
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02-28-2016, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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When we came home to Canada last spring from wintering in California, we came up the coast. No problems finding anything open and weather was sure drier than when we went down. Can't see any issues with the timing. Have fun.
George
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02-29-2016, 08:35 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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GT - How late in the Spring was it when you went home to Canada? Pat
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02-29-2016, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Pat, we got home to the interior of BC around the 10th of March.
We actually had to leave the coast and head up through 97 to BC, and wished we could have stayed in the coastal route.
All the State parks all the way through Oregon were open as well as the private parks.
George
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02-29-2016, 10:22 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' International
Fidalgo Island
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 98
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I avoid the coast in the summer. Too crowded. With the exception of a landslide or two blocking 101 or some loop roads the rest of the year is awesome. I was there last week, avoided the beach because the waves seemed a little daunting. I went and found one of my favorite spots and watched the show out the window.
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02-29-2016, 10:30 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 22' FB Sport
2003 19' Bambi
Port Townsend
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 279
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This part of the world has some beautiful early spring days that will take your breath away. However more often expect gray drippy weather..
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02-29-2016, 11:14 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 36
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March on the Oregon Coast.
Aside from rain, wind and gray, early Spring is great time for the Oregon Coast. The crowds are minimal and the storms can be awesome to view. Highway 101 is no problem with your TT. The Oregon state campgrounds are very nice and the seafood wonderful. If you are planing Northern Cali. too, be advised Highway 1 is a bit of a challenge. We did that last year with our 25 ft FC...beautiful to see...but one and done for me!
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02-29-2016, 12:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Brookings
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 34
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I live at the far south end of the Oregon Coast. The saying around here is "if you don't like the weather wait a few minutes". It's super rare for us to get snow ever...it happens about every three years for maybe a day. We've bee here 20 years and the longest I've ever seen it stick is three days and that was only once in December. We do sometimes get a random hail storm in March. Just long enough to knock the blossoms off my fruit trees . If you stay on the coast temps are warm enough that you won't have ice issues. Some parks close certain sections but I haven't noticed an entire park being closed.
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02-29-2016, 01:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 19' International
Port Townsend
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 184
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We just returned from the Oregon coast and agree with everyone that there should be no problems..but if you like boondocking or the smaller (less is more) kind of spots be aware that many USFS campgrounds do not open until mid-March or even later.
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02-29-2016, 02:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Sunriver
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 128
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We just did Florence Oregon and Pacific City no problems. Cape Kiwanda has nice accommodations with pull through sites and enclosed heated swimming pool and full hookups. Nice facilities....
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02-29-2016, 02:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 126
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Silver Wolf, we camp on the Oregon Coast all months of the year, and prefer Fall, Winter and early Spring. The beautiful Oregon state parks are almost never full then, and the weather can be terrific. We camped at Nehalem Bay SP in January with sunny skies and 65-degree temps.
Sometimes a big winter storm will blow in and you can enjoy watching the biggest, baddest surf this side of Hawaii. Seeing it crash over a rocky shore or a coastal jetty is a not-to-be-forgotten experience.
Very occasionally in mid-winter snow will fall on the Coast Range and might hamper traffic for a short while, but it never lasts long. And snow in mid-March is almost unheard of.
So come on up, you'll love it.
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2014 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost
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02-29-2016, 06:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Mattituck
, New York
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 33
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We just finished traveling from northern CA 1 and through Oregon. 25 AS challenging in CA. OR great.
Stayed at state parks water and electric/ dump stations available and no problem.
The weather had days in the 50's nights 40's.
Roads no problems. Super parks. Some even get back to you on the phone. We never made a reservation. Judging from the large amount of RV s traveling I would think it is beyond busy in the warmer weather.
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02-29-2016, 10:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1998 31' Excella 1000
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 54
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Just go do it! Schedule a stop in Port Orford and eat on the marina dock restaurant operated by a former restaurant chef who just could not stay retired. You may be able to park the night overlooking the bay where you need to walk down to the dock. The Motel that is perched on the cliff is a great option if so desired. Next be sure to stay a few days at Nehalem State Park and get on the beach. It is a very favorite spot of mine. The next place up the coast is Cannon Beach, also a must walk on the beach adventure. It takes a long time to travel the coast hyway. If you travel more than 150 miles a day you are missing too much.
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02-29-2016, 10:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1998 31' Excella 1000
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 54
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SORRY, THAT IS AS ABOVE: Nehalem Bay SP, NOT NEW HALEM!!
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02-29-2016, 11:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2002 25' Classic
Kalama
, Washington
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 189
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Just got home
We spent the last week at Harris Beach SP (Brookings) First come, no reservations for now. Great trip, sunshine 60s, then rain 50s. Flowers blooming, fragrant myrtle, crashing waves… hurt to come home!
Sink hole south side of city (Harbor). Minor traffic revision. Some road work on H101 north of there. Short wait time. We heard a radio report tonight of a new slide south of Florence on H101. Sounded like detour will be needed.
Side trip to Shore Acres SP (SW of Coos Bay) on the way home. Stunning wave/headland collisions. $1.90/g diesel. What's not to like? Go for it
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02-29-2016, 11:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1998 31' Excella 1000
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 54
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Just do it! Schedule a stop in Port Orford and eat on the marina dock restaurant operated by a former restaurant chef who just could not stay retired. You may be able to park the night overlooking the bay where you need to walk down to the dock. The Motel that is perched on the cliff is a great option if so desired. Next be sure to stay a few days at Nehalem State Park and get on the beach. It is a very favorite spot of mine. The next place up the coast is Cannon Beach, also a must walk on the beach adventure. It takes a long time to travel the coast hyway. If you travel more than 150 miles a day you are missing too much.
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