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soyshadymilkman
Apr 14, 2012, 3:02 AM
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Is Roger's campground still open? I haven't bee up to the new in more than a year and am hearing some rumors of Roger moving and closing down - say it ain't so! Anyone got some solid information on this currently?
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John5
Apr 14, 2012, 3:08 AM
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I believe it is closed.
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notapplicable
Apr 14, 2012, 3:21 AM
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John5 wrote: I believe it is closed.
This is correct.
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csproul
Apr 15, 2012, 1:51 PM
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closed
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Gmburns2000
Apr 15, 2012, 3:08 PM
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anyone know what the story is / was? (calling Jung) Not that I'm interested in spreading rumors or anything, but just curious.
Did he sell and head somewhere else? He mentioned that when I was there two years ago, but I figured that was just him thinking. Or did he get shut down by the town / neighbors?
Best of luck to him either way. A nice guy.
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csproul
Apr 15, 2012, 3:37 PM
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He is still there. He has been trying to sell the land and "retire" from the campground biz.
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whitey451
Apr 15, 2012, 11:52 PM
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Hope that Roger finds the retirement path, it's from what I see a good situation to be in. One that I aspire to. That being said the new river scene is diminished without him, I have memories of having a great place to stay while climbing on world class stone. Roger always made folks feel welcome and relaxed. Best of luck to him.
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csproul
Apr 16, 2012, 1:49 PM
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There is some whisperings that he may re-open for the summer.
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Carnage
Apr 19, 2012, 4:27 PM
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Sad to hear he's closed. One of my fondest memories of going to the new for the first time was the Roger's experience.
Never stayed there much recently however, it became overcrowded and ridiculous at night. Almost every night there would be some belligerent drunk around.
Too bad the best other option was the campground with a belligerent drunk for an owner. I don't think i ever stayed there without getting in an argument during check in.
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csproul
Apr 19, 2012, 4:31 PM
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Carnage wrote: Sad to hear he's closed. One of my fondest memories of going to the new for the first time was the Roger's experience. Never stayed there much recently however, it became overcrowded and ridiculous at night. Almost every night there would be some belligerent drunk around. Too bad the best other option was the campground with a belligerent drunk for an owner. I don't think i ever stayed there without getting in an argument during check in.
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dreday3000
Apr 19, 2012, 4:53 PM
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In reply to: I agree, I miss Roger, but I don't really miss camping at Roger's. And I pretty much refuse to stay at Chestnut for that reason...the owner is an ass. I have yet to find an option that I am completely happy with.
Don't be such a prima donna. If you're a reasonable person, Brian is reasonable enough. Chalk up his eccentricities to local color and enjoy the campground.
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csproul
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dreday3000 wrote: In reply to: I agree, I miss Roger, but I don't really miss camping at Roger's. And I pretty much refuse to stay at Chestnut for that reason...the owner is an ass. I have yet to find an option that I am completely happy with. Don't be such a prima donna. If you're a reasonable person, Brian is reasonable enough. Chalk up his eccentricities to local color and enjoy the campground.
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j_ung
Apr 25, 2012, 8:59 PM
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csproul wrote: He is still there. He has been trying to sell the land and "retire" from the campground biz.
Roger's a helluva guy and this is definitely the end of an era. My understanding is that there's nothing really exciting to tell about things. Roger just wants to hang it up. Best of luck, my man.
Re: Chestnut Creek. I've heard the stories, but I never personally had any trouble with Brian. Used to camp there a bunch before I lived here.
Re: another option. You've actually got a bunch of them. There's Cooter's, Gorge Gateway Center, Mountain State (full disclosure—I work for the company that operates Mountain State), RifRafters, Ray's. And the AAC campground, which just got zoning approval, might actually be open in 2012. That place is gonna to be schweet, and it's gonna be within walking distance of TRAD climbing. 
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Limes
Apr 25, 2012, 9:59 PM
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Do you know if camping is permitted at Burnwood? I have seen signs up about needing a permit, but figured that was designated for large groups.
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cjon3s
Apr 25, 2012, 11:14 PM
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Jay,
Didn't know you worked for Class VI!
I've had a few adventures there. Fun place.
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j_ung
May 9, 2012, 11:52 PM
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cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place.
Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming!
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notapplicable
May 10, 2012, 12:31 AM
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j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming!
I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain.
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May 10, 2012, 12:48 AM
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notapplicable wrote: j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming! I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain. |
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notapplicable
May 10, 2012, 12:55 AM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: notapplicable wrote: j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming! I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain.
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camhead
May 10, 2012, 2:27 AM
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notapplicable wrote: j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming! I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain.
There were some wild rides.
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notapplicable
May 10, 2012, 2:46 AM
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camhead wrote: notapplicable wrote: j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming! I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain. There were some wild rides.
Nice. She looked to be a ragin.
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yodadave
May 10, 2012, 4:41 PM
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NARR is another option
$15 camping
but definitely good peoples
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j_ung
May 12, 2012, 9:20 PM
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notapplicable wrote: j_ung wrote: cjon3s wrote: Jay, Didn't know you worked for Class VI! I've had a few adventures there. Fun place. Yupper. Started last summer doing their digital marketing. I also used to guide rafts for them a few years back. I had a lot of good times there myself, and they just keep on coming! I bet she was giving some wild rides last weekend after all that rain.
Had camhead out there Sunday with a couple other friends. Good times, for sure. About 7.5 feet. The Keeneys were definitely the best of the day. We didn't get left enough and ran right through the Mouth Wave... and made it. :)
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