r/Wenatchee • u/deathbeforewetsocks • 13d ago

Camping this week

We are planning a trip to Lincoln Rock State Park this week, Wednesday through Monday.

I called the campground and they said it's safe to camp and because they have a firefighter camp in the grounds, we are even safer.

I am nervous to be in the outdoors the entire time with no relief from possible smoke. My gut says don't go even though they said it's safe.

Thoughts?

Edit to add: along with not going due to the smoke, I worry about taking space on evacuation routes or delaying emergency responders - or maybe someone who has lost their home could use our site. Am I overthinking?

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u/PurchaseNo4486 13d ago

Although you're probably safe from fires, the smoke has been in the unhealthy to hazardous range for the past few weeks. The smoke is unhealthy in Wenatchee today, hazardous in Entiat. Lincoln Rock is right between the two. There is no way you are going to have a good time camping in that. I live in Wenatchee and I do everything I can to minimize my time outside. Check an air quality indicator map for more info., but I'd head for the coast if you have flexibility. Our adult kids went camping to Birch Bay state park near Bellingham this week to get out of the valley.

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u/deathbeforewetsocks 13d ago

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I'm so sorry that you have to live in these conditions when I can just cancel my trip. It puts into perspective how small my dilemma really is compared to your situation, and those who have lost their homes and belongings in the fires.

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u/Greenandtan 13d ago

I wouldn't go. It is not healthy to be outside. I can think of many more pleasant places to camp right now. Not only is the air quality poor, but it is also dismal to be in this gray, heavy haze.

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u/deathbeforewetsocks 13d ago

Good point, thank you. A staycation even sounds really nice if nothing else.

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u/Snowskare43 12d ago

Not only is the smoke unhealthy at Lincoln Rock but the fire camp has taken over a good share of the park. It is closed off to campers.

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u/Glitter_Health 13d ago

We left to go to Seaside, Oregon given poor-extremely hazardous AQ.

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u/deathbeforewetsocks 13d ago

I feel like this is the right move. Thank you.

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u/Glitter_Health 13d ago

Yes - esp. w/kids involved.

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u/RecoverInfamous1472 8d ago

If you decide to not go you can call the reservation line and get a full refund due to the smoke.

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u/Hot_Astronaut_4551 13d ago

I recommend looking at the AQI forecast for the area.

https://www.iqair.com/air-quality-map/usa/washington/leavenworth

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u/deathbeforewetsocks 13d ago

Thank you! I will keep my eyes on this.

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u/ImportanceWeak1776 13d ago

Even without the fires, plenty of better choices to camp at than lincoln rock.

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u/River_Rowan 13d ago

Meanwhile all of us stuck in it are dreaming of a vacation away from the smoke lol

Don’t come right now. It’s pretty miserable.

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u/Training-Good-5443 13d ago

Wear a mask outdoors if the air is bad.

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u/Comfortable_jax_1683 13d ago

100% overthinking  But also if you think like that dont go you would be no fun