Andy
True Classic
Greetings everyone!
The 2016 Oregon Event is just a week away.
Weather looks be just about perfect, Day time highs in the upper 80s. Nights in the mid-50s.
The lake has made an amazing recovery since last year, it is currently about 60% full, so it there will be lots of beach area.
We are in a different area this year. Same lake, just a few miles further down the shore.
We have secured a group camp area known as Asperkaha. We will be the only group in there so we can be a rowdy as we desire, and won't have to deal with others being rowdy. There is a camp host on site, so we will have to keep it down to a dull roar.
I will have signs along the road starting at the entrance to the resort (where we previously gathered) to assist finding the new site.
Here are the directions provided by the County.
Location/Directions:
Howard Prairie Dam Access Road, Ashland, Oregon - 45 miles southeast of Medford, OR
26 miles east of Ashland, OR - Take I-5 to Ashland Exit 14, east on Highway 66 (1 mile)
Take Dead Indian Memorial Rd (Mountain Lakes) approx. 17 miles to Hyatt Prairie Rd
Go approx. 5 miles to Dam Road, take Dam Road to Apserkaha
From the web site (http://jacksoncountyor.org/parks/Camping/Howard-Prairie-Lake/Apserkaha-Park) Here are some details about the facility.
Apserkaha Amenities:
9 RV Sites with Water & Electric Hookups
12 fully enclosed, lighted, bunk-style sleeping cabins
Enclosed Commercial Kitchen (reserved use only)
Covered Dining Shelter (seats 80)
Picnic Tables and Barbecues Pits
ADA Compliant Vault Toilets and Showers
Easily Accessible Swimming Beach (no lifeguards provided)
Group Campfire Rings
Kitchen Equipment: (Group Reservations ONLY)
Commercial Propane Range, with large grill and oven
Two large double door refrigerators
One upright freezer
Automatic Dishwasher
Double Carafe Coffee Pot
Microwave Oven
Dishware and Silverware
Sleeping Cabins: (sleep 6 - 8)
Bunk style sleeping, with cot-style mattresses
Light
Fire Extinguisher and Smoke Alarm
Outdoor Firepit and Picnic Table
The facility is paid for, Thank You! to the folks that contributed to that expense. We will have a donation jar set up to collect funds for next year. Our reservation begins at 3:00 PM Tuesday and we have to have the place cleaned up and vacated by Noon on Sunday. I will be up there on Tuesday, I do not know if there is any cell phone coverage, I expect there is not, but in case there is, my number is (541) 944-5313.
It's going to be a great year, I am looking forward to seeing everyone who attends.
The 2016 Oregon Event is just a week away.
Weather looks be just about perfect, Day time highs in the upper 80s. Nights in the mid-50s.
The lake has made an amazing recovery since last year, it is currently about 60% full, so it there will be lots of beach area.
We are in a different area this year. Same lake, just a few miles further down the shore.
We have secured a group camp area known as Asperkaha. We will be the only group in there so we can be a rowdy as we desire, and won't have to deal with others being rowdy. There is a camp host on site, so we will have to keep it down to a dull roar.
I will have signs along the road starting at the entrance to the resort (where we previously gathered) to assist finding the new site.
Here are the directions provided by the County.
Location/Directions:
Howard Prairie Dam Access Road, Ashland, Oregon - 45 miles southeast of Medford, OR
26 miles east of Ashland, OR - Take I-5 to Ashland Exit 14, east on Highway 66 (1 mile)
Take Dead Indian Memorial Rd (Mountain Lakes) approx. 17 miles to Hyatt Prairie Rd
Go approx. 5 miles to Dam Road, take Dam Road to Apserkaha
From the web site (http://jacksoncountyor.org/parks/Camping/Howard-Prairie-Lake/Apserkaha-Park) Here are some details about the facility.
Apserkaha Amenities:
9 RV Sites with Water & Electric Hookups
12 fully enclosed, lighted, bunk-style sleeping cabins
Enclosed Commercial Kitchen (reserved use only)
Covered Dining Shelter (seats 80)
Picnic Tables and Barbecues Pits
ADA Compliant Vault Toilets and Showers
Easily Accessible Swimming Beach (no lifeguards provided)
Group Campfire Rings
Kitchen Equipment: (Group Reservations ONLY)
Commercial Propane Range, with large grill and oven
Two large double door refrigerators
One upright freezer
Automatic Dishwasher
Double Carafe Coffee Pot
Microwave Oven
Dishware and Silverware
Sleeping Cabins: (sleep 6 - 8)
Bunk style sleeping, with cot-style mattresses
Light
Fire Extinguisher and Smoke Alarm
Outdoor Firepit and Picnic Table
The facility is paid for, Thank You! to the folks that contributed to that expense. We will have a donation jar set up to collect funds for next year. Our reservation begins at 3:00 PM Tuesday and we have to have the place cleaned up and vacated by Noon on Sunday. I will be up there on Tuesday, I do not know if there is any cell phone coverage, I expect there is not, but in case there is, my number is (541) 944-5313.
It's going to be a great year, I am looking forward to seeing everyone who attends.