The endorsements keep coming in! Donald Trump calls the NW Roundup the greatest event he has never been to. You will all want to be here just in case the Donald makes an appearance! Now for the details, which look suspiciously like last year’s.
When: Thursday August 20 through Sunday August 23. Official check-in is 2:00 PM; however, if you arrive early it is likely you can get access to the campground. If you wish to camp in the park before Thursday or after Sunday, you will need to arrange for an individual site elsewhere in the park. Shirley and I may not be able to get to Mossyrock until Friday; however, we have already paid for the site and there should be no trouble getting in even if we are not there. If there are any issues, please call me on my cell phone at 425.301.4719.
Where: Mossyrock Park, primitive group campsite. When you get to the entrance booth, identify yourself as part of the group that has reserved the primitive campsite. They will give you a vehicle tag. Once you get the tag, immediately take a hard left just past the entrance booth. Take our own private causeway to the campsite and pick a spot anywhere you wish.
Map: Directions from I5--
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Amenities: Water, pit toilets and trash pickup; however, there are no electrical hookups. Showers and flush toilets maybe found elsewhere in the park.
Cost: figure the cost per unit will be the total cost divided by the total number of parties attending. Last year it was around $50 a party for the weekend. The more campers we have the cheaper the unit cost will be.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in tiny trailers, including Camp-Inn-owners, Camp-Inn alumni (ex-owners), wannabee Camp-Inn owners, and owners of other tiny trailers; tenters are also welcome. You do not have to sign up in advance for this event—just show up.
This is a very low-key event. As in past years, there will be no organized meals or events. However, there are customary gatherings in the evening. The group meets around the firepit for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and fellowship. These events frequently get out of hand and become dinner even though they are not officially a potluck. If you are confused, just bring something to share and you cannot go wrong.
What to do? Fishing, biking, boating, hiking and field trips to Mount Saint Helens, Mount Rainer and Mount Adams. Also, the famous Ape Caves are highly recommended. If you prefer, hang out at the beautiful campsite, enjoy the good company and the inevitable trailer tours; read, nap, play board games—there is something for everyone! There is excellent ice cream for sale in the park for those who need to do a little recreational weight gain.
What to bring: Wood and food to share (wood is usually found for sale along the road near the park). Special alert, as of 7/30/15, Use of campfires and charcoal not allowed, propane fires are, so unless they lift the ban, bring your propane campfire and not wood. Dogs are OK as long as they are on a leash. If you have any questions please private message me or respond to this thread.
We hope to see you all at Mossyrock this year, including you Uncle Frank.
Stephen and Shirley
Fwiw, I will be out of communication from 8/8 through 8/17 so do if I don’t appear to be very responsive, you will know why.