"I can't think of a reason why there'd be a fire ban at Sandy Beach. And as far as what spot is Party central, I at first posted site 4, just because that's where it's been before. But it can be anywhere convenient as…"
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VW Camper Family
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Hey everyone! If you found this, you found the online home of some very offline people - The VW Camper Family. People into VW bus and van camping. Get involved in the forum or check out the upcoming events. If you are into VW buses, vanagons, eurovans and camping, you should hang out with us. Really, you should.
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"Can we have camp fires?
I have lots of wood from wine barrels.
I'm bringing mac and cheese to share:)"
"…last time, he was at the Hollister Ralley."
"I'm also planning to smoke a Brisket. "
"That, just sayin', was for those of you coming for Saturday only. "
"I'm cooking a 12-13# bird with an electric roaster oven. I'll try to make gravy as well.
Another friendly reminder about Sandy Beach is they're kinda strict on the 2pm check in time. They will likely have you park…"
"I'm in site 15 (traditionally Joe & Corey's spot). Sharing welcome and encouraged. I may come Fri eve, though I still have nightmares about the Fri pm Bay Area traffic, so may arrive Sat morning. I'm looking forward to seeing…"
"Nobody's talked about the turkey yet. I can't be relied on to do the grilling, since my wife will be recovering from surgery at that time. But what we did last year was buy a fully-cooked turkey breast from Trader Joe's, and heat it…"
"Assuming Friday no-show will be ok I can book a site for 2 nights for $89 using license plate RENTAL. A second vehicle will be charged $10 if they catch it on the Sat/Sun. So that works out at $45 or $50 each for Saturday night if you are up for…"
"Hi Lev, you and me are in the same one-night boat of part-timers. Unfortunately, "This site requires Friday and Saturday to be booked together"
Currently at the usual north end of things, sites 3,6,7,8,10,12 and 15 are showing free…"
"Hello Campers,
I just checked out the website, it appears there is no open slot for our event date. (or reservation is not working) So, if anybody willing to share 1 night/Saturday I would come out camping. Hope to see you…"
16th Annual Pre Turkey Day Warmup, Nov 14-16 at Sandy Beach CG, Rio Vista Ca
November 14, 2025 at 2pm to November 16, 2025 at 1pm
Greetings. It's that time again. What time you ask ? Well, it's time for the Fantastically Fantastic Fullbelly Fall Food Fest. Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista is the place to be. As of this writing, the Campground has lots of spots . Party Central can be at site #4. Rain or shine. There may or may not be shelter for us to hunker down under but more on that as we get closer. We'll have the usual pot luck on Saturday around 3pm since it'll be getting dark around 5ish. Generate more chatter in the comment section.Remember the motto.. Bring Wood-Bring Wine. Oh, and perhaps some food for Saturday. See More
"I'm planning to arrive in a rental van on Saturday, from touring the N coast. In keeping with Brit stereotypes, I can bring spuds and make mashed potato, and boil some green veg for the pot luck. Does anyone have space to share with me in an…"
16th Annual Pre Turkey Day Warmup, Nov 14-16 at Sandy Beach CG, Rio Vista Ca
November 14, 2025 at 2pm to November 16, 2025 at 1pm
Greetings. It's that time again. What time you ask ? Well, it's time for the Fantastically Fantastic Fullbelly Fall Food Fest. Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista is the place to be. As of this writing, the Campground has lots of spots . Party Central can be at site #4. Rain or shine. There may or may not be shelter for us to hunker down under but more on that as we get closer. We'll have the usual pot luck on Saturday around 3pm since it'll be getting dark around 5ish. Generate more chatter in the comment section.Remember the motto.. Bring Wood-Bring Wine. Oh, and perhaps some food for Saturday. See More
"Booking window is coming up fast. Aim the Bus downhill and grab ya one. "
16th Annual Pre Turkey Day Warmup, Nov 14-16 at Sandy Beach CG, Rio Vista Ca
November 14, 2025 at 2pm to November 16, 2025 at 1pm
Greetings. It's that time again. What time you ask ? Well, it's time for the Fantastically Fantastic Fullbelly Fall Food Fest. Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista is the place to be. As of this writing, the Campground has lots of spots . Party Central can be at site #4. Rain or shine. There may or may not be shelter for us to hunker down under but more on that as we get closer. We'll have the usual pot luck on Saturday around 3pm since it'll be getting dark around 5ish. Generate more chatter in the comment section.Remember the motto.. Bring Wood-Bring Wine. Oh, and perhaps some food for Saturday. See More
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