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  Quote ChristianKnight Replybullet Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 4:47pm
I can go either way. But I'm guessing my wife would prefer a paid campground site.
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  Quote H2Ohta Replybullet Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 6:11pm
Might try to bring my wife and nieces. We would probably stay at the pay campgrounds. I am only an Uncle but I understand the benefits of having facilities when there are kiddos.
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  Quote PowWrangler Replybullet Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 11:56pm
We already had a camping trip planned the July 4th weekend or I'd entertain the idea.  We have three boys now with one only being 8 months old so it would have been doubtful anyways that she would have been into it.  Maybe next year.  Still might come out for the day sans kids though, we'll see..
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 8:01am
Unfortunately I don't know if there are any campsites that are even available, they all look booked up.

Salmon La Sac
http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70321&topTabIndex=CampingSpot


The other option is French Cabin Creek there are at least porta potties that are over there.

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  Quote ChristianKnight Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 4:54pm

Assuming this is one of the campgrounds managed by Hoodoo--the Oregon-based corporation, which manages Forest Service campgrounds throughout Washington- and Oregon--40 percent of the camp sites should be available until the day someone walks into the campground and claims them. That's because the Forest Service requires that 40 percent of all campsites should be walk-up campsites, meaning they can't be reserved ahead of time.

If you get there early, like say, the Thursday of, we should have no problem acquiring several spaces. I think the amenities of the campground and the nature of the event--families and kids, who will want to ride bicycles--warrants the extra effort. Perhaps if we know of anyone in the area, s/he could reserve it for us. Or a few of us with extremely flexible schedules could head up there Thursday and claim a few group sites. 
 
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 5:48pm
I don't know anything about this hoodoo, but I am game to head up on Thursday. Ideally another willing boater should go too so I can sneak off for a little friday lapage during afternoon nappage.

I will reserve as many sites as people want so just let me know if you want me to snag one. We should be able to double down in a few places too since the sites all say 6 people per site.
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  Quote huckin harms Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 7:26pm
Beth says 'she'll share a site with Christian and family" but not with the master of mayhem. too be clear the Hay cyn stories have circulated into mainstream gossip. anyways hope to be there... we'd totally pay for site but that's contingent on availability.
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  Quote septimus prime Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 7:40pm
I bet we can get over Thursday.
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 9:01pm
Shelb lets touch base next week for sure. I am going to head out Thursday do a little boatin after nailing down a couple good sites.
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  Quote brig Replybullet Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 9:10am
We'll be up most likely on Saturday morning and would be up for paying for two nights to help out with a spot.
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  Quote Blair Replybullet Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 2:00pm
My wife and 1 month old Theo will be going over Saturday morning thru Sunday. I've been gone from PP for so long, I was just told of this event by the Brigs.
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  Quote chipmaney Replybullet Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 10:46am
Kelsie and I can make it out friday night with Wilder. If pay camping falls through, Kelsie and I will likely camp up at China Point, a spot overlooking the Cle Elum and China Falls about 1/2 mile up the hill from Salmon la Sac.   Looking forward to it, I'll be trying to get in a lap Friday evening about 6 if anyone wants to join!
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 1:36pm
Cool see ya out there chipper. If the pay camping falls through we are going to head over to the French Cabin Creek Area. That is the best spot for families with small kids since there are no cliffs, or swift currents near by, there is also a porta potty out there. I will shoot out an update on Thursday when we head over.

** We will probably head over Thursday in the late day, and then on Friday I have to make one or two calls so I can bump an update with the Camping options based on what we find thursday night. ***


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  Quote Jule Replybullet Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 7:44am
So excited about this! Especially because I *just* found out this is happening.

Our kids are 7 and 9, they love to raft. And my husband is going to fly fish, I'm sure he'd be happy to take people along.

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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 8:07am
Tell your husband ... Stoneflies and streamers. Sink Tips and Intermediate lines for the area where we camp down by the res. Big residents down there a few weeks ago I caught several right around 20" and plenty in the high teens.

If he is packing his rod into the Cooper be prepared for smaller and battered stockers. I have caught a few bulls in there but mostly they are stockers from the lake that get washed over all the falls. They are missing scales and pretty beat up.

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  Quote chipmaney Replybullet Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 8:26am
just discovered i am on-call this weekend so we are not gonna make it.
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  Quote JayB Replybullet Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 12:42pm
Originally posted by brig

We'll be up most likely on Saturday morning and would be up for paying for two nights to help out with a spot.


Ditto - I can send money via PayPal to help cover the cost right away.

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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 4:30pm
My family and I are heading out first thing Friday morning. Probably around 6 to 7 am since that is when were up and running everyday. Considering the number of people that we have I am going to make the first stop Salmon La Sac camp ground . If they have more than 2 open spaces I am going to go ahead and reserve them. I will pay for up to 6 spaces since that seems like more than enough for the number of people we have. We can settle out the costs afterwards.

If there are not openings at the actual campground then I am probably going to just get all set up out at French Cabin Creek since it is the second best place and there are still plenty of bike friendly riding areas and fun stuff for kids to explore, with the added bonus of no cliffs and dangerous stuff.

So first thing check the Salmon La Sac Campground. If no one is there or it is full go here: https://goo.gl/maps/04niv

GPS : 47.353474, -121.112047

Also since Cell phones don't work back there feel free touch base on CB Channel 7. I will leave my radio on while were at camp just in case anyone calls.
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  Quote bigboof Replybullet Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 8:56am
don't think we are going to make this. just learned that some of my old crew is coming to town and they are hungry from some tumwater action. Thanks for putting this together though. Great idea and i'll look forward to the next one. have fun and be safe
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  Quote Travisimo Replybullet Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 1:52pm
Thanks for all the effort James! We'll be up there Saturday around 11am...
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  Quote PowWrangler Replybullet Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 3:16pm
I'll be out there hopefully around 11ish too.  Just day tripping for me, no fam.
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 9:00pm
Originally posted by PowWrangler

I'll be out there hopefully around 11ish too.  Just day tripping for me, no fam.


I wrote something rude.... but I deleted it .... then wrote something else that was both funny and rude.

I deleted that too. Look forward to just seeing you POW
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  Quote PowWrangler Replybullet Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 9:39pm
Aww, did you get your panties in a bunch when I said my family wouldn't be with me?
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  Quote James Replybullet Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 8:06am
  Cmon on man... this is the perfect time to get doctor mom out of the house!

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  Quote huckin harms Replybullet Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 12:40pm
I thought I was going to be able to make this, but alas, it won't be in the cards for me after all. Have fun out there friends...
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