Nitinaht update!

heffe222 · Post by **heffe222** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:29 pm

Just arrived at Nitinaht Lake, and thought I should pass on some
news. First, the office / store / gas station is closed, and will
remain so for the forseeable future. Apparently it has been a
money losing venture and Judy has packed it in, and no one else
has stepped up to run it.

Second, the campsite fee is now $15 per night, and the fee is
collected by Pat (new guy) at your campsite. The campsites
have Provincial Park - like number posts at each site. On the
plus side, there is now a dumpster bin across the road from the
Motel for garbage. The Motel appears to be neglected, with
window screens scattered about and the shower doors locked.
The laundry room is open but at least one machine is out
of order.

Third, the only water tap I could find operating was on the south
wall of the store - too close to the ground to fill a water
container. Bring a wrench - the handle is gone.

Fourth, there is an unsecured wifi hot spot just a few
meters off the gas pumps, towards the Ditidaht Police
station.

Fifth, the beach has a few new upended stumps with
roots in the kiting area - will be a hazard. Otherwise
the weather looks great for tomorrow (Friday) and fair
for the rest of the weekend. Winds in the 10 - 18 knot
range are likely.

Finally, the road in is mostly graded and in fair condition
(Nitinaht standards). The season has started!

rookieRyan · Post by **rookieRyan** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:57 pm

Ya I thought rd was great! My little Ranger handeled it well.$15 a night for camping is kinda steep considering they do fn nothing on the campsites but make more room for rvs.owell what can you do.Atleast the wind is good

nanmoo · Post by **nanmoo** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:36 pm

Bummer about the store. I wonder when the campsite will go agro like all the other ones and only allow you to tent at numbered spots locking the gate when its full.. that sure would be a sad day.

Barb W · Post by **Barb W** » Fri May 20, 2011 6:28 am

Always best to bring in all your own drinking water and pack out all your garbage. Ya $15 is too much.

albertaboys · Post by **albertaboys** » Fri May 20, 2011 11:18 am

Just a question....

Are the payphones still up and running?

can651 · Post by **can651** » Fri May 20, 2011 5:14 pm

If you go to the Ministry's site for Forestry campsites it clearly states that the nightly fee is $10.00 per night through 2012. Is the campsite no longer a Forestry Campsite, is the Ministry's site wrong, or are you being asked to pay too much?

http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/s ... &type=Site

F0ggy · Post by **F0ggy** » Fri May 20, 2011 10:28 pm

Few shots from the session up at Nitinat today... Thanks to all who put up with my retarded reaches and long walks up the beach...

ohh yea and the pay phones work, nice new ones with credit card slots. wifi is "Windtalkers" at the gas station.

Vik · Post by **Vik** » Sat May 21, 2011 5:31 pm

That was me on the red Naish. Had a great day Friday. Tons of wind and nobody on the lake.

The fact the store is closed doesn't bother me as I go camping with everything I need in my truck.

I also don't mind the $15 camping fee. Compared to all the places I've travelled Nitnaht is still so much fun and so nice $15/campsite is a small price to pay - especially if there are 3-5 people sharing it.

I'm looking forward to another great summer...

Vik · Post by **Vik** » Sat May 21, 2011 5:32 pm

F0ggy wrote:Few shots from the session up at Nitinat today... Thanks to all who put up with my retarded reaches and long walks up the beach...

I'm glad you had a fun day...

rookieRyan · Post by **rookieRyan** » Sat May 21, 2011 6:30 pm

Well $15 is alot when you work at wendys and have no friends that kite

more force 4 · Post by **more force 4** » Sat May 21, 2011 8:03 pm

Its a lot compared to the $10 a night camping with free hot showers at Oregon venues.

Vik · Post by **Vik** » Sat May 21, 2011 10:36 pm

rookieRyan wrote:Well $15 is alot when you work at wendys and have no friends that kite

Are you planning on kiting at Nitnaht a bunch this summer? If so there are lots of regulars you can team up with for a campsite to cut your costs. You'll make some friends that kite and can save money on the gas to get there as well.

more force 4 wrote:Its a lot compared to the $10 a night camping with free hot showers at Oregon venues.

No offence to OR, but I'd be living there if I thought it was that amazing. Having spent a lot of time in the western US I'll take Van Isle and $15 campsites every time. I'm happy to visit WA, OR and CA, but I am also very happy to come home.

mortontoemike · Post by **mortontoemike** » Sun May 22, 2011 6:29 am

Vik wrote:That was me on the red Naish. Had a great day Friday. Tons of wind and nobody on the lake.

Hey. Who are you calling a nobody?

Vik · Post by **Vik** » Sun May 22, 2011 1:08 pm

mortontoemike wrote:
Vik wrote:That was me on the red Naish. Had a great day Friday. Tons of wind and nobody on the lake.
Hey. Who are you calling a nobody?

After 4 weeks at La Ventana 4 kiters and 2 WSers seems like you are riding alone. And heck LV isn't really crowded.

It was a super fun day on the water...

Teabag · Post by **Teabag** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:58 am

3 Questions about Nitinat:

1: Are we still allowed to camp on the beach? (yes still paying the $15 per night)

2: Is there still parking area for people to camp on the beach?

3: Is the Sauna re built? Are they going to allowed it like previous years?
Any help needed?

Tks for any info, Ian

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