Nitinaht update!
Posted: 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!
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!
