Thu, October 8, 2026 – Sun, October 11, 2026
Eel Lake Stewardship Campout – South Coast
For this event we will be fixing some trail tread along the trails around Eel Lake. Free camping is included, come for one or all days!
About this Event
Crew Leader: Trevor B
Max Size of Crew: 10
Hike Distance: 3 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet or so
Hike Intensity: Moderate
Work Intensity: Moderate
Work Type: Tread work, Fixin’ a Slide
Registration Information (Please Read):
Register here.
For Campers: Please select the Camping RSVP ticket type. Camping becomes available at 3 PM 10/8. Please then register for your trail party days.
To Participate in Both Days: Select the Both Trail Days RSVP ticket type.
To Participate in a Single Day: Select either the 10/4 Trail Party RSVP or 10/5 Trail Party RSVP ticket type.
If you don’t want to camp, just select the trail days you want to participte in.
Thanks!
Project Information:
For this one we will be camping out and doing some tread work. What this means is that we will be using hand tools to dig dirt, and re-establish trail tread.
It should be a great time!
Hiking information:
It is a mile or so hike to the work site and a mile or so hike back out at the end of the day. The hike has some ups and downs but overall is not very strenuous. We will take it slow if you don’t feel like hiking hard.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Camping information:
Free camping is provided to TKO Volunteers at William M. Tugman State Park from 3 PM Thursday, 10/8 to 11 AM Sunday, 10/11.
All campers must be entirely self-sufficient while camping. Hours outside of the Trail Party will not be facilitated by TKO. Thursday and Sunday are free days for volunteers to explore and enjoy the local area (check out the dunes, they are right around the corner).
There are bathrooms and showers at this campground, and Eel Lake is right there as well so bring a paddleboard or boat if you want!
Event details:
Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.
What to bring:
Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
All necessary camping gear
All necessary food
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org to let us know how we can help!
What to wear:
Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, please contact volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.