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.
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….
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….
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.
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.
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
Sat, May 10th, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun, May 11th, 2025, 3:00 PM PDT
Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA
Event Details
Dogs can come but they have to stay in your car or in camping they cannot come into the show area. 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. This show is hosted by Conejo RV.
Ventura, California
Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
Join us for an informal gathering of nomads looking to connect, build community, and enjoy the beauty of Arizona together. You don’t have to be alone.
This location was chosen for its stunning natural surroundings, easy access to supplies, strong cell signal, and accessibility for rigs of all shapes and sizes. As always, we follow Leave No Trace principles to respect and protect our public lands.
Nearby Fun & Adventures:
Bell Trail Hike: Easy 3.5-mile hike to a swimming hole and cliff diving spot.
Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site: Over 1,000 ancient rock art carvings.
Montezuma Castle National Monument: 12th-century cliff dwellings.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park: Lions, giraffes, and more!
World’s Largest Kokopelli: Snap a pic in Camp Verde!
This location was chosen for its stunning natural surroundings, easy access to supplies, strong cell signal, and accessibility for rigs of all shapes and sizes. We always follow Leave No Trace principles to respect and protect our public lands.
COMMUNITY + FUN + VANSPIRATION
Whether you’re a vanlifer or just vanlife curious, come and join us at the most epic vanlife meetup and industry expo in sunny Florida and one of the largest in the Southeast USA!
Together, we’ll form a 1960’s inspired utopian van village for the weekend featuring hundreds of vans ranging from DIY builds to professionally converted vans and everything in between.
There will also be dozens of vendors and exhibitors showing off vans, products for vans, creative crafts, and more! Also, our sponsor, Victron Energy will be bringing their training trailer to showcase their state-of-the-art mobile power systems and their experts will be on-site to answer any questions you might have.
The event is hosted at the amazing Withlacoochee River Park on a wooded site that features ancient oak trees and a grassy field. And, if you want to take a break from vans, you can take advantage of awesome outdoor activities like hikes, biking, and enjoying the river. The park is located between Tampa & Orlando (about 40 minutes from each city).
Tour tiny houses, van conversions, skoolies, backyard cottages (ADUs), shipping container home, adventure rigs and more! Meet the builders and people who are living and traveling tiny every day.
Shop the Simple Living Marketplace. Enjoy a variety of vendors who will guide you to minimize your clutter, debt, and carbon footprint.
Gain in depth information about a variety of topics and hear inspiring stories. TinyFest features a weekend full of speaker presentations, Q & A Sessions and Panel Discussions.
TinyFest California is bringing together like-minded people who value the ideals behind building small and living large!!
Only Service Animals allowed. (This does not include ESAs).
By purchasing a ticket, attendees are giving permission that their likeness may be used in any photos or videos taken by TinyFest representatives.
