OPRD Eclipse Campsite Online Auction, May 4

The Oregon State Parks Foundation has announced that it will be hosting an online silent auction of 30 Campsites at the Crooked River Campground in the Cove Palisades State Park in Central Oregon. This location is within the path of Totality for the Eclipse, and slightly south of the expected central line. Bids will be for four night campground spaces from 4pm on Friday, August 18 through 1pm, Tuesday, August 22. The auction will be held in five sections, with six spots available in each section. Each section will close at a different time. * The first will close on Monday, May 15 at 8pm PDT; * the second will close on Tuesday, May 16 at 8pm PDT; * the third will close on Thursday, May 18 at 8pm PDT; * the fourth will close on Friday, May 19 at 8pm PDT; * and, finally the fifth will close on Monday, May 22 at 8pm PDT. Six Campsites will be in each closing section. The winners will be notified each night. If you did not receive a notification that you won, you may want to bid on sites in the next sections. Vehicles at these campsites are limited to what can fit within the 48′ paved area, and are RV accessible (power & water hook-up available). The available sites can be seen at: https://www.silentauctionpro.com/onlineprogramguide.php?group=1045&event=1757
Online bidding will begin at 5pm on Friday, May 12th. In order to bid, you must be a member of the Foundation. You can become a member with a donation of $25 or more. Join today at www.oregonstateparksfoundation.org! You must be a Member by May 12th in order to participate. Members will be emailed a link to bid on May 12th. This is a fund raising event for the Oregon State Parks Foundation, which is the only state-wide nonprofit partner of the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. Winning bids will be considered donations to the Foundation, which allows the Foundation to work on projects that preserve & protect the parks, and enhance the experience of using the parks. This includes supporting initiatives such as our Ticket2Ride program which funds travel expenses for K-8 students in Title One schools to go to the Parks, our Bike Pod program, and our Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute. To learn more about the Foundation and our current initiatives, please visit us online at www.oregonstateparksfoundation.org   Note: All sales are Final. Your winning bid is tax-deductible as a donation to the extent allowed by law. The IRS requires written documentation for all contributions claimed as charitable deductions. Oregon State Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (IRS # 93-1177836). The camp site package subscription (valued at $112.00) is considered to be goods & services. Please contact your tax consultant and keep this letter for your tax record.  About the Foundation – The Oregon State Parks Foundation was formed in 1995. Our mission is to enhance and preserve the experience of using Oregon’s 255 State Parks….now and for future generations. Since 1995, the Foundation has supported many vital projects such as restoring Vista House at Crown Point, helping to renovate five Oregon Lighthouses, preserving the Kam Wah Chung & Co Museum, and putting the first yurts in State Parks anywhere in the country. The Foundation is just completing a capital campaign to build a residential outdoor school facility at the Cottonwood Canyon State Park. We strive to connect all Oregonians with their State Parks, to enrich the visitor experience through interpretation and education, and to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.