Kight's Eclipse Camping

08/20/2018

It is the one year anniversary of the eclipse and Walt and I cannot express how glad we are that we decided to open our property to campers. Everyone was so courteous, grateful, happy and considerate (even when the outhouse guy didn't show up to empty every day as promised!!!) We will always have such great memories of our campers and the eclipse event. Thank you to everyone that shared this with us and to our family and friends that showed up to help (we would have been lost without you). We wish there was an eclipse here every year and we could do it again. I am desperately trying to download pictures to post on this sight and am having a difficult time with it, but have not given up so stay tuned! I even found a Taiko drum like the lovely lady played for us during the eclipse. I found it at a thrift store in Sisters, OR and am determined that it was waiting for me! Thank you again for being here and stay tuned for lots of pictures. Hugs to all and may you have another wonderful year!

02/08/2018

12/09/2017

If you would like more follow up information on the Eclipse go to http://bit.ly/MegamovieMaestros1 and be sure to share this link with your friends, family, and colleagues too! Also; On Behalf of the Entire Eclipse Megamovie Project Team
Follow our progress!
- https://eclipsemega.movie
- https://www.facebook.com/EclipseMegamovie
- https://twitter.com/Eclipse2017MM
- https://www.instagram.com/EclipseMegamovie/

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10/24/2017

10/24/2017

The place seems so empty without our wonderful eclipse campers. As we have said several times we just hoped everyone was happy and didn't burn our place up. It turned out to be so much more! Such a great group of campers; polite, fun, helpful, interesting, on and on. John Day is considering having a music festival around the anniversary of the eclipse. Several people have requested a reunion! We have such a wonderful night sky especially on the hill. We will keep everyone posted if we decide to do something again. Thanks to everyone for being here!!!

03/03/2017

To book a camp site at Kight's Eclipse Camping go to www.kightseclipsecamping.com

02/09/2017

Email your camp site number preference to [email protected] for confirmation. You must make payment in full to secure your campsite space. Priceing listed on main page.

02/09/2017

Hello and Welcome to Kight’s 2017 Eclipse Camping. We are located at 26732 W. Bench Rd. John Day, OR 97845. If GPS takes you to the mailboxes on Bumpy Rd just keep going up W. Bench another 1/2 mile on the right.
We are opening up our property for you and others to share in this rare event! We hope to make it as fun and memorable as possible for you and your family.

*Outstanding, unobstructed 360 dergree view of the whole eclipse happening!

All communities-permanent or temporary need rules and cooperation for everyones safety and enjoyment:

HERE'S OURS:
• This is the height of fire season, ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES or FIREWORKS ALLOWED in all of Grant County. BBQ’s OK, BUT MUST BE GAS GRILLS ONLY, NO BRIQUETTES.

• SMOKING OKAY ONLY IN VEHICLE OR RV. Like you will hear mentioned many times it is the height of fire season and local officals will not overlook violations. Grant County has county wide ban on all fires! We lost 53 homes (not counting barns and outbuildings) 2 years ago to fire within 15 miles of here.

• It is paramount that leading up to the total eclipse NEVER look directly at the sun. Eclipse glasses are available to purchase at Kight's camping.

• To avoid damage to your phone or other devices, do not point it at the Sun for longer than 40 seconds. Also, remember to turn off the flash on you camera or phone during the eclipse.

• PETS must be on a leash at all times. Please use the designated Pet Areas when nature calls and of course pick up after your pet.

• Please respect our privacy and stay away from our house, shop, out buildings and farm equipment or you will be required to leave.

• WATER; Safe and Delicious Drinking water is available from our (One) well around the property. Please be responsible about conserving water.

•Alcohol is okay.

• There are phone charging stations available. T-Mobil and Sprint don’t work well in our rural area. ATT, Verizon and US Cellular do.

• We are providing Garbage service and recycling.

• Please Do not climb on fences, gates or farm equipment.

• Children 12 and under must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times.

• In case of emergency call Kathlyn at 541-520-3143 or Walt at 541-620-1227 or 911.

• RESERVE NOW!
• Campsites available August 16th-22nd. Friday, Saturday & Sunday Three day/night minimum. Payment in full required at time of booking. Accepting Paypal, Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover and Union Pay.

Payment Policy: Payment in full required upon confirmation of camp space. No cancellation refunds 30 days prior to event.

August 16th-22nd:
TENTS=4 or less people; Friday thru Sunday nights $80.00 per night/($30.00 for each additional night) or $330.00 for week,

TENTS=more than 4 people; Friday thru Sunday nights $100.00 night/($30.00 for each additional night) or $390.00 for week.

RV's, Campers and Trailers; Friday thru Sunday nights under
32' =$175.00 per night/($30.00 for each additional night) or $615.00 for week.

RV's, Campers and Trailers; Friday thru Sunday nights over 32"=$200.00 per night/($30.00 for each additional night) or $690.00 for week.

02/09/2017

Many activities are being planned for the eclipse in John Day:
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Swimming
• Stand Up Paddle boarding
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking
• Boating (non-motorized)
• Fishing
• Horseback Riding
• Biking
• Bikes (for rent)
• Offroad Vehicles
• Wine & Beer Tasting
• Golfing
• Museum
• Shopping
• For information on these activities visit these links:

• http://eclipse2017.org/eclipse2017_main.htm

• http://bluemountaineagle.or.newsmemory.com/special.php?pSetup=bluemountaineagle_visitorsguide

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grant-County-Chamber-of-Commerce-Oregon/218072331985

02/09/2017

KIGHT’S ECLIPSE CAMPING
What you should bring: Extra Water, food and necessities. Remember you will be in a remote area with limited access to water, food, necessities and fuel.

August will be very warm and very dry this side of the Cascades-- -sunblock and hats strongly recommended. Please note that the 3 hours during the eclipse the weather can change to COLD temporarily.

Please emphasize Eclipse Viewing Safety with your kids-- -yes, even the teenagers. Until the sun is totally eclipsed looking at it is the same as staring at the sun anytime. Eclipse glasses will be available for sale at Kight's camping.

WATER: Delicious drinking well water is available around the property. Please conserve; (you should arrive with your water tanks full). No H20, power or septic hook-ups.

PARKING; parking is limited to one vehicle per camp site. Addition parking will be provided for a small fee.

RESTROOMS: Port-a-potties & hand washing stations are available throughout the property. Sorry, No bathing facilities.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING provided.

EATS: Starting Friday morning August 18th thru Monday night August 21st Providing coffee/tea, hot chocolate and home made breakfast muffins, hard boiled eggs, lunch and dinner; hot dogs, home made elk chili, pasta salads and of course water, cold drinks, ice cream bars, home made desserts and snacks. We continually hope to expand on this menu as resources become available. A menu with pricing will be posted. BBQ’s ok, must be gas only, no briquettes. Alcohol okay.

CELL PHONES: We have cell phone charging stations. T-Mobile & Sprint DO NOT WORK WELL in our rural area. Verizon & ATT & US Cellular do.

ENTERTAINMENT: Of course the Eclipse-- -especially Totality-- - will be the peak experience during your visit. In addition at the campground we'll have Badminton, Corn Hole tossing games, DVD & puzzle rentals. We will post the local entertainment that is happening in town; 2 miles from us.

SHOPPING: We're offering eclipse safety glasses, Eclipse T-shirts, craft items, vintage items, jewelry and more right here at the campground.

The John Day Area provides lots of opportunities for hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and general tourism around town, the Fossil Beds, and more. Fossil beds and Painted Hills will be closed day of Eclipse.

Smoking: Smoking okay only in vehicle or RV. This is the height of fire season. Grant County has a county wide ban on all fires!

02/09/2017

Please go to www.kightseclipsecamping.com to fill out push button form:

Kight’s Eclipse Camping 2017
Group and Individual Camping
26732 W. Bench Rd. John Day, OR 97845

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