Tier 3: Kayak Camping at Devil's Lake State Park

IMPORTANT: Once you are on the going list, you need to pay your $20 camping fee (instructions below) within 48 hours, otherwise you will be moved back to the waitlist. Please do NOT pay if you are on the waitlist.

Please note that this is an adults-only event.

Last year was our first time camping and paddling at Devil's Lake, and we really liked the location. In addition to kayaking there are many other possible activities in Lincoln City.

Please follow this link for more info about the park:
Devil's Lake SP

ATTENDEES:
This is a Tier 3 event, which is meant for experienced kayakers with dependable equipment and a solid history of attending events with our group. The lake can get very choppy when it's windy, which makes it unsuitable for beginners. Everyone goes on the waitlist to start with, and the organizers will evaluate each person's kayaking abilities before moving them to the going list. Please only sign up if you are serious about going, and keep your RSVP updated if something changes. If you want to bring a non-member guest, please contact the organizer. We have 3 sites reserved close to the boat dock. Please let me know if you are carpooling and sharing a tent; this will allow me to increase the number of attendees.

NO-SHOWS and LAST MINUTE CANCELATIONS:
If you do this, make sure to provide a very good explanation to the organizer, otherwise you risk being banned from future camping events. Camping fee is non-refundable unless I manage to replace you with another paying member.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, Sept 5th: Check-in begins at 3PM. Arrive anytime after that and register for your assigned campsite. You will need to pay $7 daily parking fee directly to the camp; this is NOT included in your $20 camping fee. Consider carpooling to save money and avoid parking issues. Set up camp and spend the rest of the day socializing with the group.

Saturday, Sept 6th: We will have breakfast, then get the kayaks ready and go paddling on the lake (weather permitting). Other possible activities: Walk on the beach, explore Lincoln City. In the evening we will gather around a bonfire for dinner and social activities.

Sunday, Sept 7th: Have breakfast and start packing up. Check-out time is 1PM. Possible other activities TBD.

CAMPING INFO:
-Please pack everything you would need for a weekend camping trip. REI has a good list on their website. Camping list

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Your $20 camping fee is due within 48 hours of being moved to the Going list. Please do NOT pay if you are on the waitlist. This covers camping only. You will need to pay additional $7/night parking fee directly to the camp when you check in, even if you are parked at the camp site. Please pay via Venmo to:
@Martin-Simer (if it asks for last 4 digits of phone number, use 7262)
If you don't use Venmo, please message Martin for an alternate payment method (PayPal, Zelle, and cash are all accepted).

DISCLAIMER:
Meetup leaders are unpaid volunteers and claim no special expertise or knowledge. By attending this meetup, you agree that you are responsible for your own health, safety, and decision making and that the organizer(s)/host(s) will not be held liable for any injury or health issue you sustain while in attendance. We will participate as a group but ultimately YOU are responsible for your own experience, safety, and decision-making.