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Oregon 101 Fort Stevens to Gold Beach

slomark
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This is about 300 miles, with lots of small towns. How long might this take in July pulling a 30' fiver?
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RedRollingRoadb
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Newport is about half way. Beverly Beach State Park, South Beach State Park. Or go on to Florence to Honeyman State Park, Dry camping allowed at the Three Rivers Casino, you need to register and make about a $40 donation at the slots/tables to get a "Free" three day stay. Food is fairly good in the bar, never tried the buffet. Both towns have a nice Old Town to fool around in.

MarkTwain
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rr2254545 wrote:
ksg5000 wrote:
With traffic it's a long drive. Since the Oregon Coast is beautiful with plenty of attractions I would take advantage and stop at a few of those small towns and have fun. That would likely require you to spend another night and camp at a mid way spot.


x2 Lots to see to be rushing down the coast the trip you are taking took me 7 weeks and 7 campgrounds in 2014


X3, I like your idea of how to RV! Traveling and enjoying the trip is the goal, not the time or destination!!

rhagfo
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Beverly Beach SP, South Beach SP are just north and south of Newport.
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Alan_Hepburn
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For an awesome stopover, if you can get in, take a look at Sea & Sand RV Park - in Depoe Bay. They have some really nice sites pretty much on the water - they're actually several feet above the water, but you get an awesome view if you can get in.
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slomark
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All good points, any suggestions on a mid-way over nighter?
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rbrand
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I've done it several times pulling 29ft. It is an easy, interesting drive. You could do it in a day if you'r crazy. A week or so if you'r not.
The less you plan the more options you have.

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MarkTwain
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slomark wrote:
This is about 300 miles, with lots of small towns. How long might this take in July pulling a 30' fiver?


" how long should a man's legs be---------------Long enough to touch the ground" It is a beautiful trip, focus on the great variety of beautiful scenes, not the time factor:)

goducks10
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I'm a 66 year old Oregon native and I'd take 3-4 days to do it.
Lots to see and eat along the way.

downtheroad
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It's one of the all time great RV routes-destinations and not to be rushed. We have wandered up and down it many times. It can be curvy, narrow, and trafficy.

Also, in the summer, there are many bicyclists taking the same route which can slow things down.

Lots of quaint small beach and fishing port towns, lighthouses and breath taking coastal vistas, excellent one of a kind restaurants and great campgrounds .

Have a good trip - don't rush it. (You probably won't be able to anyway.)
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rr2254545
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ksg5000 wrote:
With traffic it's a long drive. Since the Oregon Coast is beautiful with plenty of attractions I would take advantage and stop at a few of those small towns and have fun. That would likely require you to spend another night and camp at a mid way spot.


x2 Lots to see to be rushing down the coast the trip you are taking took me 7 weeks and 7 campgrounds in 2014
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ksg5000
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With traffic it's a long drive. Since the Oregon Coast is beautiful with plenty of attractions I would take advantage and stop at a few of those small towns and have fun. That would likely require you to spend another night and camp at a mid way spot.
Kevin

rhagfo
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slomark wrote:
This is about 300 miles, with lots of small towns. How long might this take in July pulling a 30' fiver?


About two days!!:B

Well even winter it is an hour or so for South Newport to North Lincoln City. I would count on a 40mph to 35 mph speed average at best. Many small cities with congestion, and many sections that are twisty with tight turns, along with heavy summer RV traffic.

Figure about 10 hours.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

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diazr2
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Probably 8 to 9 hours. The road gets pretty tight right before Florence. Maybe three miles of very tight turns once you pass Sea lion Caves it's a pretty easy run. Just my opinion of course.. One mans tight turn is another mans easy turn..