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Michael Mann
Apr 15, 2016, 3:21:04 PM4/15/16
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Looking at the map it looks like the closest official campground to Carson is Panther Creek. But I thought I'd ask - those of you going; where are you planning to camp?
Michael Mann
Todd Boulanger
Apr 16, 2016, 1:26:37 PM4/16/16
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Michael,
If the group does camp out that way...Here is some private information I jotted down during my last camping trip to Panther Creek (2 years ago) and shared with my CycleWild friends last summer.
WATER:
- the water point nearest to the entry is very turbid so I would avoid it for drinking and instead use the one closer to the river. The HooDoo staff said they test it monthly and it has had no "problems", but as a former water volunteer for the Peace Corps I would suggest avoiding it if it is still turbid. (It may now be ok later in the season.)
EXTRA CAMP SITES:
- if for some reason you all need another camp site to book at the last minute, try #33 which does not appear on the map of the reservation site.
CARSON:
- Carson has a new brewpub (Backwoods Brewing), next to the Post Office
- The supermarket (Carson General Store) is very well stocked and priced fairly and open late, so one can ride with less weight and good selection of basic fresh produce for a small remote market
- Umpqua Bank now has an ATM in town
- There is a hardware store too (limited hours)
STEVENSON
- the mexican restaurant by the tracks has closed
- there is a new bar and restaurant by the ferry dock (it replaced another bar) on 130 SW Cascade (nice place to have a beer and food on the back deck (but poor & slow service)
- the supermarket is still open
- the water point nearest to the entry is very turbid so I would avoid it for drinking and instead use the one closer to the river. The HooDoo staff said they test it monthly and it has had no "problems", but as a former water volunteer for the Peace Corps I would suggest avoiding it if it is still turbid. (It may now be ok later in the season.)
EXTRA CAMP SITES:
- if for some reason you all need another camp site to book at the last minute, try #33 which does not appear on the map of the reservation site.
CARSON:
- Carson has a new brewpub (Backwoods Brewing), next to the Post Office
- The supermarket (Carson General Store) is very well stocked and priced fairly and open late, so one can ride with less weight and good selection of basic fresh produce for a small remote market
- Umpqua Bank now has an ATM in town
- There is a hardware store too (limited hours)
STEVENSON
- the mexican restaurant by the tracks has closed
- there is a new bar and restaurant by the ferry dock (it replaced another bar) on 130 SW Cascade (nice place to have a beer and food on the back deck (but poor & slow service)
- the supermarket is still open
- Todd Boulanger
Vancouver WA
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Jan Heine
Apr 17, 2016, 6:30:04 AM4/17/16
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Hi Michael,
Yes, Panther Creek seems like the best campground. We haven't reserved anything - if you do that, that would be great. How many people does the group site hold? Perhaps we should reserve them all...
Best,
Jan
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