2012 - Please post water levels at the nude beaches.
If you have already been out to the nude beaches this year, please let the rest of us know what the water levels are like at Collins/Sauvie and Rooster Rock. Just respond here, tell us the date you went, and what area you went to, as in entrance at Collins or if you still have to walk through water to get to Sand Island at Rooster and so on. Sharing info is part of what this group is about.
Thanks,
I lifted this report from a posting on Craig's List dated May 10th. Lifted test is is bold.
Another "high-water" year so forget about "beach" for a while. The main
trail east from the parking lot is partially flooded, but you can wade
it. The bluff trail is o.k., but slides and fallen trees are a problem.
If you go: be sure to carry a can of insect repellant, pruning shears
(blackberry bushes) and a water-proof mat since the ground is very wet.
The loop trail on top of the bluff may take you to dry beach at the
eastern end, but I haven't tried it. As a favor to us all please post
updates on conditions after your visit. Thanks.
I suspect that Collins Beach on Sauvie Island is best at entrance 5, as that is the highest ground there, but I have seen nothing about water levels on line so far, but there have been several posts about how peopel ahve had a good time there, so there is some beach there to get some sun.
Copy and pasted from a Craig's List posting about Rooster Rock dated May 13. Copied text in bold
Went to the Rock yesterday and you don't have to take the upper woods
trail. The trail along the high water will get you down there, all
though no beach but plenty of spots in the upper section to lay in the
sun
In other news, I have been informed that although Entrance 5 & 6 at Collins Beach on Sauvie Island have the most beach area, Entrances 1 & 2 have little slivers of beach area and you can walk down the entire beach length on the river side of the beach in ankle deep water.
This was posted on Craig's List for conditions at Rooster Rock and dated June 2dn.
Water level is beginning to recede, and mosquito level is increasing.
There is no sandy beach area yet, but the east end afords a grassy area for relaxing.
stay tuned for your next Rooster Rock update.
I went to Collins beach today; water levels are still high but there is still plenty of room for a multitude of people and with this hot weather it is receding rapidly . Although I have never paid much attention to which entrance I use, I gather from previous entries that the one I use, and your best bet, is the 5th entrance. I haven't had any trouble with mosquito's except for when I'm in the trees between the beach and the road.
Copied off of a Craig's List post about Rooster Rock.
Conditions as of Wednesday, June 20th
Water level has made a small resurgence reclaiming some previously dry land. (arg....)
There are still areas for laying in the sun in the grassy meadow, and by the yuccas.
the Mosquitoes are present - not tooooo bad, but still noticeable
posted on Craig's List on June 27
The Columbia is up and not expected to fall significantly until the end
of the week (google:Columbia River stages-NOAA) The lower trail is
under water in most places so use the bluff trail. As usual, the
mosquitoes are swarming so take 2 cans of Deep Woods Off (they are not
too bad in full-sun areas). Don't make the mistake of trying to walk
barefoot in standing water. You can put an underwater snag through your
foot like I did some years ago and get a serious infection. P.S.: with
so little sunning space available it's a good idea to get there early.
NOTE: I have noticed that in comments for both Rooster Rick and Collins Beach on Sauvie Island, tht people report that mosquitoes seem to be concentrated in the wooded areas. It seems they like the shade and cooler temperatures. To avoid them you might try to find places to settle away from the wooded areas. At Sauvie there is still shade away fromt eh heavily wooded areas and at Rooster you may find shade on Sand Island, which does not have thick enough woods to host mosquitoes.
Sauvie Island - Collins BeachI was at Collins Beach this afternoon. I entered at the third entrance and walked north to the end of the nude beach. Upon emerging from the trees at the third entrance, it was necessary to wade through about 6" of water to reach the beach. Then, moving north, there were at least three times where I had to enter the water to pass, and in one area, the water was near the top of my thighs (I'm 6'1"). On my return trip back to the car, I chose to exit at the northernmost entrance and walk the road. It's slow going through the water and weeds. In the woods, the mosquitoes are ferocious, but on the sand, they're almost not even present. All that said, it was a wonderful overcast afternoon, and I spent a good half hour in meditation alone in the stonelabyrinth.
Posted on Craig's List on Jun 28th.
Well, the water level has come up - AGAIN....arg
THERE IS NO BEACH...
The trail down the hill from the bathrooms require, in some places, to
"hug" the hillside to avoid the water. If you're wearing sandels, and
naked - the water will not be a problem. The trail past Yucca Flats
(the sandy area where the yuccas are growing) eventually is under water -
again if you're wearing sandels and naked the water will not be a
problem.
Mosquitos are there, but not as bad as in the past. Use replent and you should be fine.
some terms for future reference:
Bluff trail - trail along the hillside, where you can look down to the nudie area.
Yucca Flats - area where the bluff trail drops down from the hillside,
popular area when the water is high - empty when the river is low and
has a beach.
The Meadow - the grassy area past the flooded enterance where everyone is curretly laying out.
July 6th. Went to Collins on Sauvie island. The water levels were still a bit high, but there was plenty of beach area near entrances 4 & 5. I noticed there were a few cars parked near entrance 2, but i heard there is only a sliver of dry beach there.
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