A camping forum for VW bus and camper owners.
VW Camper Family
WELCOME
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.
HOW TO USE THIS SITE:
Post an event: Post an event that you are organizing or know about. People can RSVP right in the event. Please make any comments about the event on the event's page.
General Forum:
This area is for threads of interest to any VW camper.
Groups:
PLEASE JOIN THE GROUPS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN! THAT'S WHERE THE EVENT PLANNING HAPPENS! Groups can be created as specific needs come up. Things that are a help to all people, like "campground reviews", are perfect for this category. Or groups in a specific location.
RULES:
Just two so far:
1. Be nice.
2. Keep the content specific to VWs and camping. All other threads, photos, videos, etc will be removed.
Events
Groups
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Gold Country Campers (No…
145 members
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Montana Camping & Driving
18 members
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Camping Gear Reviews
107 members
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California campsite revi…
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VW women (For Women only…
88 members
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Central Coast Camper Bu…
25 members
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SoCal Campers
41 members
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Camper Cookery
74 members
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Free/Very Cheap Camping
74 members
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Washington Campouts and …
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"They’re not making it easy are they . "
"In case it is not clear, the previous comment has a link to CalTrans I-80 page."
"Those of you considering the I-80 to Truckee to 89 N to 70 route, be aware of some serious construction delays anticipated on I-80 beginning this month. Here's an overview of the projects"
Bus City XVI at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 16, 2024 at 12pm to May 19, 2024 at 11am
We are starting this weekend one day early this year! Check in is at noon on Thursday, May 16th. One lucky bus or van (including occupants) will get their camping for free from Ranger Chris! Only Ranger Chris knows what lucky camper this will be. There is no such thing as reservations for this event! Drive in and pick your spot or join another camper and make new friends.The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day. But, Ranger Chris opens it JUST FOR US the weekend before! It’s a secret - it’s special! Trust us - this is our 16th year! The gate will open this year on Thursday, May 16th at noon. That’s right - we are adding one more day to this amazing weekend.There will be space for you - no reservations needed. We have never turned anyone away. We love that this event brings 60-80 VW’s every year!What makes this event so special - the beautiful setting in the redwoods, hot showers, flush toilets, dishwashing stations, access to a private beach on the Russian…See More
"It is good that alternatives are available."
"There's also the Oroville-Quincy highway that goes up past Buck's Lake. I did that once when there was still some snow on the ground. I don't recall if it is gnarly or not."
"Browsed around on Maps. I notice a road from Marysville that goes near Collins lake then runs into the road that heads to La Porte. Might be an interesting drive. "
Bus City XVI at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 16, 2024 at 12pm to May 19, 2024 at 11am
We are starting this weekend one day early this year! Check in is at noon on Thursday, May 16th. One lucky bus or van (including occupants) will get their camping for free from Ranger Chris! Only Ranger Chris knows what lucky camper this will be. There is no such thing as reservations for this event! Drive in and pick your spot or join another camper and make new friends.The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day. But, Ranger Chris opens it JUST FOR US the weekend before! It’s a secret - it’s special! Trust us - this is our 16th year! The gate will open this year on Thursday, May 16th at noon. That’s right - we are adding one more day to this amazing weekend.There will be space for you - no reservations needed. We have never turned anyone away. We love that this event brings 60-80 VW’s every year!What makes this event so special - the beautiful setting in the redwoods, hot showers, flush toilets, dishwashing stations, access to a private beach on the Russian…See More
Member Blogs and Sites
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Surrey Split
Gus The VW Bus
Rocket Sulpher
Barbara the VW Camper
A man. A woman, A plan. A vanagon.
The Adventures of Gloria Clementine
Living The Dream
The Bustache
The Life and Times of Doodle
The Air Cooled Pig
Bodes Well
Elementhis
Big Blue's Online Carburetor
Ludwig & Gertie's Adventures
jennromy.blogspot.com
YesWeCan Camper Van
Little Van That Could
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Bustoberfest
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Blog Posts
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