2015 WCR Sierra lodging info; please vote

[Pat Conlon]

Hey folks, here is what I have found out on the Coleville KOA, which is the *suggested* base camp for our WC Sierra Rally next year....
1) the KOA is set up for RV's only...no cabins.
2) in the resort is a lodge called the Meadow Cliff which has rooms available. Some rooms have kitchens, some are single king and some are double queen.
3) the resort has outdoor fire pit, BBQ provisions, and pavilion for our use...along with a pool.
4) the resort has a nice restaurant on site open for breakfast and lunch...no dinner.
http://www.meadowcliff.com/

Here's where I need your input before I secure a block of 15 rooms...

The group price is $89 per night (plus 12% tax) for double occupancy....normal price is $99 per night.
I know some of us are on a budget....is this too expensive?

Please vote, so I know which way to go...

[aviationfred]

I will not be attending next years WCR, but I will give a thought. Roughly $20.00 more a night than Willits KOA. Breakfast and Lunch on site, a real bed with linens, your own indoor plumbing and shower......with heating and air conditioning if needed. I would say that $90.00 a night is well worth the great time that is to be had. 

Fred

[Steve_in_Florida]

I'm already planning and budgeting for next year's rally.

I wonder if I can get that fine stripper with the nice can to meet me there?

BTW, Pat, I forgot to return your California map. I'll return it to you next rally.

Steve

[Flynt]

WC Sierra Rally next year....

I voted and the expense is OK, but I'm an outlier on the location...  The rally location we're overlooking is central coast down SLO way.  More temperate and, assuming next year is a wet one as predicted, less likely to have another Hayfork experience.  Just putting it out there to support Tim's earlier request that we consider that location...  He and Cap'n Ron would likely make excellent tour guides.

I'm also spoiled in that we pretty routinely enjoy the Sierra passes with the Audi club...  nice, but big variations in weather and generally colder early summers are the norm up there.  Might be a better location for an expanded Renegade Rally in Sept?

Frank

[LA Mike]

WC Sierra Rally next year....

I'm also spoiled in that we pretty routinely enjoy the Sierra passes with the Audi club...  nice, but big variations in weather and generally colder early summers are the norm up there.  Might be a better location for an expanded Renegade Rally in Sept?

Frank

Pat,

On you way home did you ride any of the Sierra passes or go by the KOA... if so how was the weather?

[aviationfred]

On you way home did you ride any of the Sierra passes or go by the KOA... if so how was the weather?

On my way home Monday, I stopped at Donner Lake on I-80. The weather was crystal clear and about 68* according to my trucks mirror temp guage.

Fred

[pdxfj]

Wasn't the Petaluma KOA around $120/night for a Cabin?

Real beds, and a fire pit... sounds good to me..

[simi_ed]

Mike, the weather is definitely 'variable' in that location.  Some years ago, we camped in June Lake, maybe 100 miles south of Topaz.  It SNOWED on us on June 30th!  Later that day it was in the upper 60's and 3 days later we were overheating and had to leave (tenting).  So as they say, if you don't like the weather, wait an hour.  It'll change!

[simi_ed]

Pat, the MeadowCliff Lodge is becoming the KOA.  Check this out.  I suspect we'll end up at the KOA anyway. 
http://www.meadowcliff.com/rvresort.html

[movenon]

I voted and am OK with it.  It is actually about the same as going to Willits as it shaves 450 miles off the round trip for me. Because the weather can be anything it would be nice to have a comfortable place to stay.  Got a year to hold a sign up on the street corner begging for money  .

George

[Pat Conlon]

Pat, the MeadowCliff Lodge is becoming the KOA.  Check this out.  I suspect we'll end up at the KOA anyway. 
http://www.meadowcliff.com/rvresort.html

Same place. The KOA is now open, but as I said, with provisions for RV's only...no cabins

Mike, the Weather was primo.

[FJscott]

I voted, I'm OK with it.

Rolled in from WCR mid day today, had a blast. Thanks to all you left coasters for putting on a great rally and making this flatlander feel at home.

Well done.
Scott

[giantkiller]

I voted I'm ok with $90 a night. If this ends up back to back with the central rally. I'm going to take my 1 month sabbatical. And go to both.

[Derek Young]

Price is good, we'll go anywhere!  

[Capn Ron]

Yeah...what he said!