Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van started by the Westphalia (VW Camper bus) now these fuel efficient, 4×4, nimble and fun to drive vehicles are taking over ski area, mtn bike park parking lots, off-grid campsites and road tripping all over the country, because THEY ARE FUN and help you do more while away from home. Come check out the custom builds check out some #vanlife stuff, see old friends and meet new ones. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4×4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items.
Hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville your source for the Sprinter in PNW. Ask for Tommy….
Hood River, OR
HOOD RIVER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
3020 Wyeast Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van started by the Westphalia (VW Camper bus) now these fuel efficient, 4×4, nimble and fun to drive vehicles are taking over ski area, mtn bike park parking lots, off-grid campsites and road tripping all over the country, because THEY ARE FUN and help you do more while away from home. Come check out the custom builds check out some #vanlife stuff, see old friends and meet new ones. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4×4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items.
Skoolie U.P. is an annual camping festival that highlights skoolies & focuses on creating friendship & community for travelers across the country. This 10 day event takes place every summer in a stunning location many are completely unaware of, called the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Who can attend? Anyone with a way to camp! Bring your car, tent, rv, bus, it doesn’t matter!
How much does it cost? $35 per camping rig per day (if prepaid by August 1) $40 per camping rig per day (if paid at the gate upon arrival)
Is there electricity? No. This is a boondocking opportunity, though we will have places you can plug in to charge. Solar & generators are welcome! Water is available at no charge. There is no dump station available, but we can direct you to one nearby.
What is there to do? We have a jam packed schedule full of fun for all ages! From crafts, activities, games, potlucks, campfires, workshops, tours, parties, music, live entertainment, & so much more!
Where is it located? Newberry, Michigan. We will send you the exact location details via email when you sign up to attend.
How do I attend? Simply send us an email to skoolieup@gmail.com. We will send you back a few questions we need answered that helps us accommodate everyone. Once we receive that, you’ll get all of the details needed about the event.
Sat, Aug 16th, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun, Aug 17th, 2025, 3:00 PM MST
Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Bozeman, MT
Event Details
Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van started by the Westphalia (VW Camper bus) now these fuel efficient, 4×4, nimble and fun to drive vehicles are taking over ski area, mtn bike park parking lots, off-grid campsites and road tripping all over the country, because THEY ARE FUN and help you do more while away from home. Come check out the custom builds check out some #vanlife stuff, see old friends and meet new ones. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4×4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items.
Hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville your source for the Sprinter in PNW. Ask for Tommy….
Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van started by the Westphalia (VW Camper bus) now these fuel efficient, 4×4, nimble and fun to drive vehicles are taking over ski area, mtn bike park parking lots, off-grid campsites and road tripping all over the country, because THEY ARE FUN and help you do more while away from home. Come check out the custom builds check out some #vanlife stuff, see old friends and meet new ones. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4×4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items.
Hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville your source for the Sprinter in PNW. Ask for Tommy….
Camp Carpe Diem is a three-day camping adventure where you can pick how much or how little you want to do. We handle all the details and create an agenda where you can hike, mountain bike, enjoy photography safaris and local tastings at craft breweries and distilleries. There is time for you to explore on your own or with fellow campers, as well as community dinners and nightly campfires.
This is a long weekend for you to enjoy yourself with fellow travelers – people who RV, tent camp, or just enjoy getting out to explore new areas. It is time to be a kid again and just do things because they are fun!
Find your tribe and create a community where personal connections are more important than WIFI connections.
CCD is geared towards those who believe this life is meant to be explored and shared with others. Those who say “Seize the Day” when confronted with a new opportunity!
We welcome folks of all types: van-lifers, RVers, part-timers, full-timers, week-enders, and wanna-be-travelers. And if you happen to be a local who wants to see your area with fresh eyes, we would love for you to join us too!
CCD campers range from 21 to over 70 – as long as your heart is young and adventurous. And while this is a camp for grown-ups, we do accept campers 16 and above* as long as a parent or guardian also attends. (Each attendee must have a ticket and ticket prices are per person.)
*If under 21, you may not be able to participate in all activities, as some are located within 21+ establishments. Parents will be required to accompany their child on all CCD activities. Keep in mind, too, that adult language and conversation may occur at any given moment.
Many CCD attendees come early and stay after to continue the fun and explore the area. Whenever two or more campers are gathered, spontaneous fun, adventure and potlucks are bound to occur.
BASECAMP
Alpine Lodge & RV
Embed yourself in the beauty of Long Valley in Payette National Forest all while enjoying this abundant natural playground full of hiking and biking trails, pristine lakes, hot springs, and small town mountain charm.
Welcome to M25 The Gathering Meet Up September 18th-21st at Lake of Dreams Campground in Merrill Michigan has over 40 sites available. Reservations for M25 The Gathering Meet Up start on January 3rd for camping sites. Reservations have to be made over the phone, online reservations won’t work for our group. The rates have increased to $40 per night and require a deposit of one night. The refund policy is if you cancel before 7 days prior to your stay you will receive a raincheck that’s valid until the end of the next camping season. They will work with out of state and out of country guest if a problem should arise. Please call 989-643-0403 starting January 3rd. After booking, please email me at Kevin@wherervstaying.com with your site number.
VanWILD is a four day immersive experience focusing on bringing together our amazing van community for a weekend of awesome outdoor action centered around USING your van! This is not a parking lot expo or a glorified vendor sales event. This is three days of camping, exploring and sharing. Creating experiences and memories in your van with other like minded people. This year the event will be held just south of Montrose, Colorado in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley. There will be a wide range of activities available over the weekend from motorsports and off-road driving to fly fishing and wine tasting. No matter what your ideal van weekend looks like you will be sure to find yours at VanWILD.
GENERAL ADMISSION REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Four nights of camping at The Camper’s Hub
Access to the coworking space, kitchenette, shower, and restrooms
Complimentary food and beer at the Adrenaline HQ shop tour on Thursday afternoon
Breakfast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday provided including homemade cinnamon rolls, muffins, breakfast scrambles and more
Wine tasting by local winery LaNoue DuBois
Live music by Neo Sky Band
Dinner Friday night by Blue Ribbon BBQ
Dinner Saturday night by Baan Thai
Local and domestic beer all weekend included with each general admission ticket
Homemade desserts each night
Dinner Sunday night with potluck-style service and shared grills available. Bring your favorite item to grill and side to share
The show will feature built-out Mercedes Sprinters (mostly) 4×4 rigs, accessories, and more. Come out and meet the builders, network with vanlifers, check out all kinds of cool workmanship and things maybe you’ve never seen, learn something new. Vendors will be set up with accessories to buy for your van or rig. There will be talks on topics like solar.
Sat, Oct 4th, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025, 3:00 PM PDT
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA
The show will feature built-out Mercedes Sprinters (mostly) 4×4 rigs, accessories, and more. Come out and meet the builders, network with vanlifers, check out all kinds of cool workmanship and things maybe you’ve never seen, learn something new. Vendors will be set up with accessories to buy for your van or rig. There will be talks on topics like solar. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE PARTNERING THIS SHOW WITH THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ROTARY, HALF OF THE GATE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THIS GENUINE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Here’s a list of fun things to (besides AVE) whilst in SJC:
Mission San Juan: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d127321-Reviews-Mission_San_Juan_Capistrano-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
Los Rios Historic District (oldest street in Western US): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d13875587-Reviews-Los_Rios_Historic_District-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
Old Barn Antique Mall: tons of stuff to browse. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d12315829-Reviews-Old_Barn_Antique_Mall_Inc-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
The Coach House, for concerts: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d3823383-Reviews-The_Coach_House-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
Caspers Wilderness Park: for hiking or biking or camping https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d4714856-Reviews-Ronald_W_Caspers_Wilderness_Park-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
San Juan Hills Golf Course (owned by one of the Rotarians): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33022-d219196-Reviews-San_Juan_Hills_Golf_Club-San_Juan_Capistrano_California.html
Going to the beaches in Laguna or San Clemente (fishing, surfing, tanning, etc).
