Gate
To reserve a camping space you must pre-register for the event. Please see the Pre-Registration page and follow the instructions there.
Mar. 31, Tues., 11:59 pm — Pre-reg with maximum land allotment (300 sq. ft./person) closes
Apr. 20, Mon., 11:59 pm – Pre-reg with smaller land allotment (250 sq. ft. /person) closes
May 12, Tues., 11:59 pm – Pre-reg without a land allotment closes
May 14, Thurs., 11:59 pm – All payments must be completed or the pre-reg and any land allotment is cancelled
You can pay at the gate for Pregils (starting noon, Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21) with cash or check only. There will be no electronic payment available at gate. There will be general camping areas available for those who did not request camping space through pre-registration.
You can pay at the gate for Egil’s Tourney (starting at noon, Friday, May 22) with cash, check, or credit card via PayPal. There will be general camping areas available for those who did not request camping space through pre-registration.
Yes. To reserve space for your group, please read the Pre-Registration page, especially the part about Camp and Campmaster information. Pre-registration and land requests are being handled through Castrorum. You can download the Castrorum Instructions at the top of the Pre-Registration page.
You will find the location of your group camp at the Land Check in Table after checking in at gate.
Yes. To request a specific camping area, use Castrorum on the Pre-Registration page to pre-register for the event and make that request on the camping reservation form, or contact the Land Steward at [email protected] and they will do their best to accommodate your request. Please do note however that all reservations are on a first come first served basis , and somebody may have already requested the area that you want. If you are camping with a group, see the FAQ above.
Pre-registration event fees can be paid for by credit card, check, or money order.
You can pay at the gate for Pregils (starting noon, Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21) with cash or check only. There will be no electronic payment available at gate.
You can pay at the gate for Egil’s Tourney (starting at noon, Friday, May 22) with cash, check, or credit card via PayPal. We suggest bringing cash just in case we have difficulties with our rural internet PayPal connection. Many merchants will not have credit card capability, so we suggest that you bring cash for them as well.
General
We are pleased to announce that there will be a Family Activity Center near the List Fields. Please note that children 12 and under are required to be within sight and sound of their parents at all times. Look for activities under Archery and Thrown Weapons and Arts & Sciences (A&S) that mention that they are particularly child-friendly. Even if they are not so marked, many of the A&S activities are great for older kids and youth who are particularly interested in the activity.
Yes, you can bring a non-related child or youth to Egils, but there are a few things we need you to bring with you. We need the Parent or Legal Guardian to sign a “Medical Authorization for Minors (please note the number of copies you need to make and who needs to have them with them at all times). Name at least one Adult that will be in attendance. If the minor does not have a Blue Membership card, their Parent or Legal Guardian must also sign a “Minor’s consent to participate and hold harmless agreement.” You can fill the forms out on line and then print them, or download the pdf and print and hand write the information requested. The Medical Authorization Form cannot be filled out when you arrive at the event with a minor who is not with their parent/guardian. The form must have been signed by the child’s parent/guardian who is not present.
The Oregon State Parks & Recreation Dept. allows only dogs, cats, and non-livestock birds on site. As you enter the event, for each pet, you must show proof of rabies vaccination that includes the date that the vaccination expires. We have had this requirement for years at this site, ever since we had someone bitten by a pet without a rabies vaccination certificate. Please protect your pet and everyone around you by bringing your up-to-date paperwork. Pets must be leashed, tethered, caged or otherwise under physical control at all times. Obedience is not a substitute for a leash. Uncontrolled pets will be required to leave immediately. Pet waste must be removed immediately.
No, an SCA membership is not required to attend Egils but please be aware that SCA members who show a current membership card get a discount of $10. If you do not have a Blue Membership card you will be asked to sign a “Consent to Participate and Release of Liability” waiver at the Gate.
If you are only coming for the day, we recommend bringing appropriate garb (clothing), food and drinks for the day, and something to sit on. If you will be camping, you will also need some camping gear such as a tent, sleeping bag, and a way to prepare your own food for the weekend. There will be at least one merchant at the event selling food.
There is a hotel in Creswell and several hotels in Cottage Grove. All are approximately a nine minute drive from site.
Comfort Inn & Suites: 247 Melton Rd, Creswell, OR 97426
Best Western Cottage Grove Inn: 1601 Gateway Blvd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Cottage Grove Inn: 845 Gateway Blvd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Relax Inn: 1030 N Pacific Hwy, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
We will have four Accessible portable toilets on site, one at archery, one near the list field and two near the merchant’s row; however, the site is not level and roads are not paved. The roads have been tested using electric wheelchair and mobility scooters and found it quite accessible with some exceptions. The pathway from parking and the park is NOT accessible. The graveled areas can be challenging if you have low clearance on your device. There will be limited charging available for CPAP devices. There is no electricity or water service to this site. We provide a potable water truck. We have a limited number of Accessible parking spots in the gravel parking lot at gate. Please contact the Land Master ([email protected]) with specific questions about camping so that we can work with you about possible accommodations. Be sure to include any accessible parking requests in your pre-reg.
The SCA asks that everyone attending events wear an attempt pre-16th century clothing or ‘garb’. If you don’t have anything appropriate to wear, we do have clothing that can be borrowed. Ask for the Gold Key pavilion.
Site
No. The Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept. has specified that this is a no smoking park. Egil’s event policy forbids vaping/e-cigs and spitting of chew anywhere. Oregon state forbids smoking. You may smoke/vape inside your parked car or along Davisson Rd. beyond the park entrance.
“Participants within the SCA should always observe courtesy with their use of any product that produces smoke or vapor. Both tobacco and marijuana smoke can be harmful to others and exposure.” (SCA Seneschal’s Handbook)
This is a no smoking site, so smoking marijuana (or anything else) is not allowed. Otherwise, Oregon state laws apply and the event has no further restrictions.