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Map Quest to Boat Lunch at Knight County Park
Directions:Map of Knight County Park N Three Rocks Rd Otis, OR 97368, US
Westwind is 90 miles southwest of Portland, just north of Lincoln City at the mouth of the Salmon River Estuary. Approximate driving time from Portland is 2 hours.
- Arrival: Arrive 30-45 minutes ahead of scheduled crossing time.
Friday, September 8, 2017. Crossing at 12:30 p.m. (arrive no later than noon to coordinate the luggage transporation and parking, see below)
- Departure:
Monday, September 11, 2017. Crossing at 1:00 p.m.
(Times may change be sure to check back before departing for Westwind).
To get to Westwind we must cross the Salmon River via Westwind's ferry at high tide. You must arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of the designated time. You must cross at the time designated! It is better to be early than late!
If an emergency arises and you are going to be late for the river crossing, please call Haley, 503-539-3470, at least 2 hours in advance of your arrival time. You will be assessed a minimum of $100.00 for any unscheduled crossings including arriving late. If you can't reach Haley, please call Kim 503-539-0388.
Once you arrive at Westwind you are there for the duration of the Chautauqua. There are no early departures. Accommodations are made for emergencies only. Please consider this when making your travel plans.
Cover all baggage with heavy-duty waterproof bags for protection against the rain or dampness. You may want to bring extra bags for the crossing out on Sunday. Mark your baggage clearly.
Dress for a 1/2 mile walk to the site in the sand. Our luggage will be transported to the lodge by the Westwind truck, and then you carry your luggage (uphill) to your cabin.
If an emergency arises and you are going to be late for the river crossing, please call Haley, 503-539-3470, at least 2 hours in advance of your arrival time. You will be assessed a minimum of $100.00 for any unscheduled crossings including arriving late. If you can't reach Haley, please call Kim 503-539-0388.
Once you arrive at Westwind you are there for the duration of the Chautauqua. There are no early departures. Accommodations are made for emergencies only. Please consider this when making your travel plans.
Cover all baggage with heavy-duty waterproof bags for protection against the rain or dampness. You may want to bring extra bags for the crossing out on Sunday. Mark your baggage clearly.
Dress for a 1/2 mile walk to the site in the sand. Our luggage will be transported to the lodge by the Westwind truck, and then you carry your luggage (uphill) to your cabin.
Cars will drive to Knight Park and drop off passengers (if you don't have any passengers you can skip this step). Then drivers will bring their vehicle and luggage to Beaver Pond parking area at the edge of the Westwind property. They will load all luggage into Westwind's truck/trailer for transport into camp, and double or triple park their cars here for the weekend.
We then have a choice. 1) Drivers can walk down the 2.25 mile gravel road into camp, or 2) we can use two or three cars to shuttle drivers back to Knight Park for the crossing. We will leave these three cars in one of the triple stacker parking spots by the restrooms at Knight Park (the only spots available for overnight parking).
Crossing out on the last day will be done in reverse.
We then have a choice. 1) Drivers can walk down the 2.25 mile gravel road into camp, or 2) we can use two or three cars to shuttle drivers back to Knight Park for the crossing. We will leave these three cars in one of the triple stacker parking spots by the restrooms at Knight Park (the only spots available for overnight parking).
Crossing out on the last day will be done in reverse.
We park at Westwinds Parking lot at Beaver Pond, as Knight Park only allows a few vehicles for overnight parking. Vehicles at Knights park will be used as shuttles and double or tripple park in the long parking spots by the restrooms. Do NOT park in the car parking spaces or in the spaces for trailers. Parking is limited; please carpool if possible.
Lock vehicles and leave no valuables. Westwind and the Chautauqua are not responsible for theft or vandalism of vehicles.
Lock vehicles and leave no valuables. Westwind and the Chautauqua are not responsible for theft or vandalism of vehicles.
The river crossing is via the Westwind ferry/barge - a few minutes ride across the river. Everyone must wear a PFD (personnel floatation devices - life jackets provided by Westwind) on the crossing.
The crossings can be chaotic. It usually takes 15-30 min to cross our entire group depending on if we are crossing with another group. Please be patient and listen carefully to the directions provided by our Chautauqua Staff (parent volunteers) who will be taking direction from the Westwind personnel.
Everyone will assist in loading luggage onto the truck. Generally, food boxes and hard gear are loaded first.
The boat landing is a public ramp. It must be kept clear at all times of luggage and people. Please supervise your children in this regard.
The crossings can be chaotic. It usually takes 15-30 min to cross our entire group depending on if we are crossing with another group. Please be patient and listen carefully to the directions provided by our Chautauqua Staff (parent volunteers) who will be taking direction from the Westwind personnel.
Everyone will assist in loading luggage onto the truck. Generally, food boxes and hard gear are loaded first.
The boat landing is a public ramp. It must be kept clear at all times of luggage and people. Please supervise your children in this regard.
Map Quest to Boat Lunch at Knight County Park
Directions:Map of Knight County Park N Three Rocks Rd Otis, OR 97368, US
Westwind is 90 miles southwest of Portland, just north of Lincoln City at the mouth of the Salmon River Estuary. Approximate driving time from Portland is 2 hours.
- From Portland, take I-5 or Barbur Blvd. south to Tigard/Newburg Exit 294 (99W - Pacific Hwy)
- Continue on 99W for about 45 minutes past McMinnville to Hwy.18 (left turn). Follow signs to Hwy. 101 junction, just north of Lincoln City (another 45 minutes)
- Take Hwy.101 North for 1 � mile.
- Turn left (west) at "YWCA Youth Camp" sign, also marked as "Three Rocks Road."
- Follow Three Rocks Road to Y intersection (2 � miles).
- Turn left to Knight's Park. Travel 100 yards to Knight park turn in and park to the immediate left. Boat ramp and dock are straight ahead on the river. We will meet by the boat ramp. Look for a Chautauqua staff person to check in.
- The site staff will take you to Westwind by ferry.
