Please Help to find Eclipse spot in Oregon - Yes last minute

[WackAway]

Any suggestions on where I might find a spot to observe the eclipse in Oregon? I know it's last-minute but I finally caught the bug.

Prefer somewhere near Interstate 5, arrive Saturday, leave Wednesday.

Thanks in advance

[Gonzo42]

We were very fortunate in that we were near West Yellowstone and tried to get near the center of the totality (near Rexburg) but the traffic was (predictably) abysmal. We got as far as 1 mile south of Ashton, ID and it was a perfect full 2 minutes of totality.

[RambleOnNW]

We decided to go last minute and have found a tranquil spot S of Albany, OR good for 1 night only, still plenty of room. 1 minute of totality. Good freeway and backroad access. PM me for details.

[IdaD]

You have a 15,000 lb fifth wheel, OP. What difference does 500 lbs of water make? I always take a full fresh tank plus a bunch of bottled water so I have it just in case.

[autorot8]

WackAway wrote:
I'm really not wanting to haul 500 lbs of water 500 miles. autorot8 (or others in the know), do you have any suggestion where to fill up on water near Madras?

I don't. I know Costco was stocking up on bottled water, but Costco in Bend is not on 97 and the parking lot would be difficult with a trailer. Wal-Mart in Bend is off 97 bypass and easy to get in and out of, just depends on when you come through. Could also consider Wal-Mart or Fred Meyer in klamath falls. When are you coming through? Also Wal-Mart and Fred Meyer in Redmond, but they could also sell out.

[Scot_J]

Eastern Oregon is pretty much filled up.....sorry to say. Traffic is expected to be crazy

[Sarvi]

https://totaleclipseofthemall.splashthat.com/ This is at the mall in my town, Albany. It seems they have spots left.

[WackAway]

I'm really not wanting to haul 500 lbs of water 500 miles. autorot8 (or others in the know), do you have any suggestion where to fill up on water near Madras?

[rhagfo]

cpaulsen wrote:
Weather here on the coast is supposed to be clear.

Keeping fingers crossed in South Beach for no Marine Layer also!

[cpaulsen]

Weather here on the coast is supposed to be clear.

[Gonzo42]

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017_GoogleMapFull.html

This is an interactive map in which you can zoom to street level to pick your spot.

[autorot8]

Just be aware that some gas stations in Bend were turning away customers today because of no fuel. They said it would be at least 12 hours until tanker trucks would get to town. This could/will only get worse as the weekend approaches. Costco was running short of essentials (milk, bread, meats), and it is expected others will follow (especially Wal-mart and others that are along 97). 2-lane highways in and out of Madras for 100,000+ people. Please plan accordingly.

[kknowlton]

Posted this in another thread, but for those still looking, this one's website says they still have some space.

Oregon Eclipse Camp

[WackAway]

OK, found a place near Madras and the SolarFest. Win-Win!
Thank you all for your suggestions/help.

[ksg5000]

Morning weather lady said it was 50/50 whether cloud cover would interfere with eclipse in Western Oregon. The day will be warm sunny - it's morning cloud cover you have to be worried about.