Camp with WRRR members, friends, and family on the sunny Tieton River! For the month of September, there are irrigation releases from Rimrock Lake, and boaters from all over flock to the Tieton to take advantage of it. Flows usually peak in the middle of the month, and we’ll be right there!
The Tieton is a Class 3+ run with continuous gradient, lots of rapids, few eddies, and a runnable dam. There will be trips leaving from the WRRR camping spot river right Friday through Sunday. For approximate launch times check the July Waterlog, WRRR Facebook page, or simply just show up!
Club members and friends camp for free on the Forest Service land in the same spot WRRR has been invading for years in the dustbowl. WRRR will provide clean, portable toilets, but there are no other amenities except what you bring (and some trees, rocks, river, etc.). Pack out what you bring and help WRRR and the other outfitters keep this area clean and open.
POTLUCK: Back again this year is a dinner potluck at 6pm Saturday the 15th, in the dustbowl launch area. Bring your favorite dishes and hang out with river people. All are invited! WRRR will have paper plates, and some supplies. Bring your own plate/silverware is highly encouraged to save on waste. Pack in/ packout trash and recycles. See you there!!!
Note: The dustbowl area is not the “WRRR camp” – it is Forest Service land and anyone can camp there. Please don’t go in expecting that you have a special right to camp there. Also, for the past few years people have gotten noisier and the noise has gone on, until early Sunday morning, so if you like to sleep…
Keep in mind that some people may be cat people. 😉 So please keep dogs on a leash in the main camp area when unattended, and especially at dinner time.
And most importantly, be safe on the water! Know your skill level, bring proper gear, and be mindful of other boats on the water. The fast current of the Tieton and narrow banks will keep you on your toes from start to finish!