SITE LOCATION

Lazy J Ranch, 96029 Euchre Creek Rd Gold Beach OR 97444

Attention travelers:

Wet winters on the Oregon coast can cause trouble spots on HWY101 sometimes reducing sections to one lane gravel and/or controlled by temp stop lights and flaggers. Please consult Tripcheck.com before leaving to be informed of any possible delays.

ACCESS TO THE ATWW SITE FROM 101 HAS CHANGED.

Mapping apps are not showing the road closure.
We recommend adding the corner of Nesika Rd & Ophir Rd into your mapping app as a first destination, then the street address (96029 Euchre Creek Rd, Gold Beach) as a second destination.
FROM THE NORTH
The best access is to go about 4 miles further South on 101 from the usual exit point (you’ll see the road closed signs), turn left onto Nesika Rd, left on Ophir Rd, go 4 miles and turn right on Euchre Creek.
FROM THE SOUTH
Turn right onto Nesika Rd*, left on Ophir Rd, go 4 miles and turn right on Euchre Creek.
*Nesika Rd is a loop. The right on Nesika Rd is at the top/north end of the loop.

ONSITE SERVICES

  • Recycling & ash cans
  • Dumpsters
  • Firewood for purchase
  • Showers

SITE RULES

The rules and guidelines are designed to ensure the safety, comfort, and smooth operation of the event. If in doubt,
check with event staff.

  • Site Rental & Layout
    • Site Rental: This site is rented by the An Tir West War. The site owner will not negotiate land use with individuals.
    • Site Layout: The Event Team reserves the right to adjust and move the site layout as it sees fit—all decisions regarding land layout are solely at their discretion. For questions, contact the Land Steward.
  • Smoking and Vaping
    • Smoke/vape only in the privacy of your personal camp away from public spaces.
    • Do not use smoking/vaping in public areas including Merchant Row, Town Square, EQ Arena, War Fields, archery/thrown weapons ranges, A&S, Courts, activity areas, roads, etc.
    • Do NOT smoke on the bridge.
    • Always check your drift direction; wind can carry smoke or vapor into adjoining areas.
    • Be thoughtful in dealing with those that may have sensitivities
  • Generators
    • Generators can be run during the hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Equestrian Waiver
    • Everyone must sign the equestrian waiver. This requirement applies regardless of whether you possess a blue card or intend to participate in horse-related activities.
  • Pets, Wildlife & Site Features
    • Pets:
      • Pets must be accompanied AND leashed or securely contained at all times.
      • Pets permitted on site are limited to cats, dogs, and non-livestock birds (minimum 6 months of age). All animals must have current vaccination records (to be presented upon arrival).
    • Environment: There is a creek/river onsite; please exercise extra caution with pets and children in these areas.
    • This is a working farm with active livestock and wildlife: Do not pet or feed
  • Fire Regulations
    • No ground fires are allowed.
    • Always maintain a 6-foot clear area around fire pits.
    • Nevel leave flames unattended.
    • Always have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water within immediate reach of the fire at all times.
    • Activities such as fire-dancing, fire-spinning, fire-breathing, and any use of black powder are prohibited
    • Fire regulations are subject to last-minute changes, so stay alert to any updated restrictions.
  • Trash and Ash Disposal
    • Trash Management:
      • Please haul all garbage to the designated dumpsters near gate.
      • Do not dump garbage in the ash barrels.
    • Ash Barrels:
      • Use the provided ash barrels exclusively for the remains of your fire-pits (near gate and bridge).
      • Do not place coals or ashes in dumpsters to help prevent dumpster fires.
  • Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are enforced from midnight to 6:00 AM.
  • Fireworks: Fireworks are strictly prohibited on site.
  • Compliance: Please adhere to all rules not only for your own safety but to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and well-organized event.

General Event Reminders:

  • Weather: Expect mild coastal weather (50s°F at night; mostly 70s°F during the day; we have seen highs in the 90s°F), often with late night or morning fog and prevailing east/west winds.
  • Driving & Terrain: Long, unmown grass generally indicates soft ground. Do not drive in unmown or muddy areas to avoid getting stuck.
  • RV Parking: RVs are strictly limited to the designated RV parking area. Anyone driving outside these boundaries may be asked to leave the site.
  • Survey Stakes: If you remove any wooden stakes, please return them to Volunteer Point so they can be reused.
  • Radio Channels:
    • The Staff of the War kindly requests that you avoid using radio channels 7, 8, 9, and 10 as these frequencies are reserved for event communications.
  • Cell Service:
    • Cell signal on site is extremely limited and low-bandwidth. To conserve battery and available signal, please set your phone to airplane mode.
    • If you must make a call, consider relocating to an area with better reception (for some carriers, Nesika Beach is suggested).
  • Camping:
    • Group camping areas are for those who pre-registered in Group Camping.
    • Open Camping Areas are for those who did not pre-register for camping space or specifically requested open camping.
    • Vehicles must be moved to the parking areas once you have unloaded.
  • Showers & Potable Water:
    • Showers will be available on site until or unless a fire pulls them away for safety reasons (see the site map)
    • Water from onsite spigots is potable, but limited.
  • Please do not leave any items on site after the event; any belongings left behind will be disposed of (trash) or processed via lost and found. For questions, contact the Event Steward.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

  1. What’s the weather like? — Being on the southern Oregon coast, it will be very mild in temperature, 50s at night and most commonly 70s during the day, often with morning fog and prevailing east/west wind. Weather by Wunderground. Though it’s cool, don’t forget your sunscreen!
  2. Can I drive on the field to unload? — Yes, but please be aware that there will likely be boggy areas. If it looks marshy or there are already muddy ruts, be very careful to avoid getting stuck. RVs are not allowed. No exceptions
  3. Where is ______? — Please refer to the Map for locations of points of interest and preregistered camps.
  4. Are there showers? — Yes, the showers will be by gate.
  5. Can I bring my dog/cat/pet? — Please remember, this site is a working farm. Pets are limited to cats, dogs, and non-livestock birds, a minimum of 6 months old. All pets must contained or be on a leash tethered to a person or immobile object at all times. Any exceptions to this must be okayed by the War Staff and site owner. All animals must have proof of current rabies vaccination. Proof must show an expiration date and be presented at gate upon arrival.
  6. Is the water onsite potable? — The from the spigots onsite is potable. You are not allowed to block spigots.
  7. Is there cellphone signal on site? — Cell reception is weak and low-bandwidth (often no better than 2G 2-bars) on site and some carriers receive no reception at all. Verizon, and perhaps Sprint, are known to get *some* coverage, though it can be patchy.
  8. What do I do with Garbage? What about recycle? — There are dumpsters near Gate; please take your garbage there. Please do not leave it in your camp area or near the privies. If you wish to separate your recycle, please bag your redemption-value recycles separately and place the bag next between the dumpsters.
  9. Is firewood sold on site? — Yes
  10. Is ice sold on site? — No, the nearest source is Nesika Market. More local markets are listed on the below and in the Gate Book.
  11. Where can I smoke/vape? — Within personal camps away from “public” areas (roads, A&S, merchants, etc) as the rest of the site is smoke/vape-free.
  12. Is there a day-trip rate? — No.
  13. Can I have a few mundanes show up on site for my wedding/handfasting/feast celebrating my life? — The Official SCA answer is: no, they have to pay gate.
  14. Now that marijuana is legal in Oregon, can I bring some to the event? — “As of July 1, 2015, recreational marijuana became legal in Oregon. There are limits to the law; marijuana is not allowed to be consumed in a public place. Measure 91 defines a public place as a general place where the public has access. This includes all special events with OLCC licenses.” The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., is a national organization. We are able to rent this site and obtain the insurance coverage only because we are part of the SCA. We must abide by SCA policy which does not allow any marijuana or other federally controlled substances at SCA sanctioned events. So, no medical or recreational marijuana of any kind at the event.
  15. Can I bring my cannon? — No, it is against SCA bylaws.
  16. I want to run a fundraiser for ______. What do I do? As fundraisers are a sales-type activity, they are grouped with merchants but but receive a free “booth space.” Please contact the Merchant Coordinator for further details.
  17. Can we have a brewery/meadery booth in the merchant area? — The short answer is No: SCA FAQ states: According to the Corporate Policies of the SCA Inc., section VIII: “Manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages by the SCA or its branches or subdivisions is prohibited within the United States and its territories. The use of any SCA funds for the purchase of potable alcohol, except for such quantities as may be necessary for cooking, is prohibited in the United States and its territories.” Therefore, alcohol may not be provided by the SCA, whether for sale or for free. SCA funds may not be used to purchase alcohol. Officers may not serve alcohol as officers — if they are serving alcohol, it is as individuals and not as representatives of the SCA. Cash bars operated by outsides parties are fine, as long as they are operated in accordance with the site’s rules (this is usually not an issue, as cash bars are generally operated by the site owners). Individuals are welcome to bring alcohol to events and serve it as individuals to whomever they please, as long as any and all rules imposed by the site regarding alcohol are followed. in all cases the real-world laws regarding alcohol must be adhered to.
    Also, in A Guide to Introduce Our Organization to Site Owners and Managers for Potential Use of Facilities by the SCA, it specifies “Merchants (for the sale of period goods and supplies; no alcohol)”.
    In regards to alcohol, events, and money, Oregon Law states: A liquor license is needed at special events where: Alcohol will be sold. Alcohol is available (but not being sold), and you are charging or accepting donations of for admission, or where payment is required to attend the event. A liquor license is not needed at special events where: You are making alcohol available, but there is no payment or purchase required, and no donations of money are accepted, for alcohol, or for entry/admission, or for any other product or service. An example is a wedding reception where you make alcohol available, but you don’t require payment or purchase and don’t accept donations of money.”
    The event does not have a liquor license, nor does the event insurance allow for it, so no money can be exchanged in any form on site for alcohol.

AIRPORTS

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC) 90 minute drive – United Express
  • Southwest Oregon Regional (North Bend, OR) (OTH) 2 hour drive – United Express
  • Medford, OR (MFR ) 3-4 hour drive – United Express, Delta Connection, Alaskan / Horizon
  • Eugene, OR (EUG) 3-4 hour drive – United Express, Delta Connection, Alaska / Horizon
  • Portland International, Portland, OR (PDX) – 6 hours Drive – All Airlines including Southwest

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

LOCAL SERVICES

GROCERY & SUPPLIES

  • Nesika Beach Market, 4 miles south – small local market. (Supporting war with Ice & other things)
  • McKay’s Gold Beach, 12 miles south, open 24 hours.
  • Ray’s Market Gold Beach, 13 miles south.
  • Ray’s Market Port Orford, 14 miles north.
  • Fred Meyer Brookings, 40 miles south, full service with groceries, Starbucks, fuel, sporting goods, pharmacy, hardware, etc.
  • Dan’s ACE, 29733 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444 (541.247.6822).
  • Cascade Home Center. Full service, including lumber yard; 41 miles south, 711 Chetco Avenue, Brookings, OR 97415 (541.469.3139).

PHARMACIES

  • Gold Beach Pharmacy 94202 2nd St, Gold Beach, OR 97444 (541) 727-3300
  • Fred Meyer, 325 5th St, Brookings, OR 97415 (541) 469-1643

HOSPITAL AND VETERINARY

  • Curry General Hospital 94220 4th St, Gold Beach, OR 97444, (541) 247-6621
  • Sutter Coast Hospital www.suttercoast.org, 800 E Washington Blvd, Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 469-9611
  • Town and Country Veterinary Clinic, 15740 Highway 101 Brookings, OR 97415, (541) 469-4661
  • Town and Country Animal Clinic, 29545 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444 (541) 247-9244