Westwind - Location & Directions |
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Please note that Outdoor School site phones are only in operation during the Outdoor School session (mid-September to early November in fall; mid-March to early June in spring). Letters to students should include the student’s name and school. |
Location and Directions
The Westwind Outdoor School site is about 95 miles from the MESD office. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to reach the Westwind site from the MESD office. The closest community is Otis. The Westwind site is located on the Oregon Coast, just north of Lincoln City. Directions from Portland to Westwind’s Beaver Pond parking area and Rainforest trail entrance (7500 N Fraser Road, Otis, OR 97368):
Main camp is two miles on the Westwind Rainforest Trail and access road. By arrangement with Westwind, a truck will be available for hauling luggage and gear into camp. Take I-5 South to Salem. Just north of Salem, take exit 260A Salem Parkway. This will merge with 99E and turn into Commercial St. Turn Right onto Marion St. / OR-22 West. Follow signs for OR-22 W / Oregon Coast. After approx. 25 miles, OR-22W will merge with OR-18 W / Salmon River Highway. After approx. 27 miles, take the ramp onto Hwy 101 North towards Neskowin. At the stop sign, turn right onto Hwy 101 North. Immediately turn left onto N Fraser Rd. Go about 1 mile to Westwind Gate. Parking is between the gate and the wooden bike shed. |
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