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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
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Annual Soup-r-Bowl Campout, February 6-8, 2026
February 6, 2026 at 2pm to February 8, 2026 at 11am – Sandy Beach CG
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Bus City Nor Cal XVIII
May 14, 2026 at 12pm to May 17, 2026 at 10am – Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
0 Comments 0 Likes
Groups
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Gold Country Campers (No…
148 members
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Montana Camping & Driving
18 members
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VW women (For Women only…
88 members
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Camping Gear Reviews
106 members
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California campsite revi…
110 members
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Central Coast Camper Bu…
24 members
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SoCal Campers
40 members
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Camper Cookery
73 members
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Free/Very Cheap Camping
72 members
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Washington Campouts and …
29 members
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Forum
Calling all SoCal VeeDub owners!!!! 11 Replies
Started by Christopher Boyd in Uncategorized. Last reply by Mateja9 Dec 29, 2024.
My account hacked before I even knew I had one 3 Replies
Started by Lisa in Sample Title. Last reply by Adam Lunoe Jan 24, 2022.
Let's restart the forum!~ 5 Replies
Started by Westy Wonderland in Sample Title. Last reply by Gerald Cornish Jul 14, 2021.
Treffen cruise
Started by Ma'ili Point Westy in Sample Title Jul 12, 2021.
Choosing 15” tires for my 78 Westy
Started by Marc huffman in Sample Title May 31, 2021.
Hacking of VW Camper Family email 4 Replies
Started by Beth Ann Thompson in Sample Title. Last reply by Beth Ann Thompson Apr 7, 2020.
James Mc and Homer 1 Reply
Started by Jamez in Sample Title. Last reply by Doug Vincent Oct 9, 2019.
Vanlifers Documentary Movie 1 Reply
Started by Armando Costantino in Uncategorized. Last reply by Kevin Hibbs Dec 26, 2018.
Senior Lifetime Pass rates going up 1 Reply
Started by John LaTorre in Uncategorized. Last reply by Gene Burris Aug 10, 2017.
VanAlert App - New! 2 Replies
Started by Craig & Barbara in Uncategorized. Last reply by westywoman (Melissa) Aug 7, 2017.
Latest Activity
"Oh yeah. It's still on. It's an annual thing. All we can do is post the event(s). It's up to you all if ya wanna get out or not. The ebb and flow of life perhaps. No harm. No foul. "
"It depends on my wife's condition (she's recovering from a heart attack/stroke). I'll try to at least day-trip it on Saturday."
"Thinking about popping in for this if I can get my steering rack replaced in time. Seeing a few maybes, and not a whole lot of "will attends". Is this still on?"
Annual Soup-r-Bowl Campout, February 6-8, 2026 at Sandy Beach CG
February 6, 2026 at 2pm to February 8, 2026 at 11am
Greetings. It's that time again for the Soup-r-Bowl potluck at Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista. Bring a tasty something that fits in a bowl for Saturday night. Chow time starts around 3pm, to 4pm. Casual dining until your belly is full. As of this writing there are about four weeks to book your site. The window closes two weeks before Feb 6. Do the math. Post up if you can share with another vehicle. This event is open to all present, past and future VW owners. Run what ya brung. Stop in , say hello. Rain or shine. There should be shelter of some sort to help the Frigid February Fanny Freeze Food Fest. Sorry., had to add that in there. Bring wood. Bring wine. Bring a chair. Bring a spoon. You'll be home in plenty of time to watch the game. Cya there .See More
Bus City Nor Cal XVIII at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 14, 2026 at 12pm to May 17, 2026 at 10am
Get that VW Transporter ready for Bus City XVIII.Held at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, California, this is sure to be a family friendly event that you do not want to miss. This year the event runs from Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17,2026. The campground opens up this weekend just for the VW Family and is closed to the general public, with that being said, this is strictly a VW Transporter and VW era campers only event. There are no reservations for this event, the sites are large and campsite sharing is encouraged. Never in the previous 17 years of this event has anyone ever been turned away due to lack of space.Come out and enjoy a nod to a simpler time when a family could sit around a campfire and tell stories, swim in the river (private access), go fishing and have fun. This is a true heritage park, one of the last real tent campgrounds on the Russian River. Loud or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated, and you will be asked to leave with no refund (never…See More
Bus City Nor Cal XVIII at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 14, 2026 at 12pm to May 17, 2026 at 10am
Get that VW Transporter ready for Bus City XVIII.Held at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, California, this is sure to be a family friendly event that you do not want to miss. This year the event runs from Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17,2026. The campground opens up this weekend just for the VW Family and is closed to the general public, with that being said, this is strictly a VW Transporter and VW era campers only event. There are no reservations for this event, the sites are large and campsite sharing is encouraged. Never in the previous 17 years of this event has anyone ever been turned away due to lack of space.Come out and enjoy a nod to a simpler time when a family could sit around a campfire and tell stories, swim in the river (private access), go fishing and have fun. This is a true heritage park, one of the last real tent campgrounds on the Russian River. Loud or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated, and you will be asked to leave with no refund (never…See More
"I'm leaning towards a medium heat level chili. Maybe a loaf of french bread with butter. "
Bus City Nor Cal XVIII at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 14, 2026 at 12pm to May 17, 2026 at 10am
Get that VW Transporter ready for Bus City XVIII.Held at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, California, this is sure to be a family friendly event that you do not want to miss. This year the event runs from Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17,2026. The campground opens up this weekend just for the VW Family and is closed to the general public, with that being said, this is strictly a VW Transporter and VW era campers only event. There are no reservations for this event, the sites are large and campsite sharing is encouraged. Never in the previous 17 years of this event has anyone ever been turned away due to lack of space.Come out and enjoy a nod to a simpler time when a family could sit around a campfire and tell stories, swim in the river (private access), go fishing and have fun. This is a true heritage park, one of the last real tent campgrounds on the Russian River. Loud or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated, and you will be asked to leave with no refund (never…See More
Bus City Nor Cal XVIII at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
May 14, 2026 at 12pm to May 17, 2026 at 10am
Get that VW Transporter ready for Bus City XVIII.Held at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, California, this is sure to be a family friendly event that you do not want to miss. This year the event runs from Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17,2026. The campground opens up this weekend just for the VW Family and is closed to the general public, with that being said, this is strictly a VW Transporter and VW era campers only event. There are no reservations for this event, the sites are large and campsite sharing is encouraged. Never in the previous 17 years of this event has anyone ever been turned away due to lack of space.Come out and enjoy a nod to a simpler time when a family could sit around a campfire and tell stories, swim in the river (private access), go fishing and have fun. This is a true heritage park, one of the last real tent campgrounds on the Russian River. Loud or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated, and you will be asked to leave with no refund (never…See More
"nah. You’re just trying too hard. Every site there has an electrical pedestal with one 30a outlet and a water spigot. "
"When I looked at *free* just now, I see it might be mistaken for "free"... that it, not quite free of cost. No, it's really free... no charge to you. Maybe I should have written it *f*r*e*e*..."
Annual Soup-r-Bowl Campout, February 6-8, 2026 at Sandy Beach CG
February 6, 2026 at 2pm to February 8, 2026 at 11am
Greetings. It's that time again for the Soup-r-Bowl potluck at Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista. Bring a tasty something that fits in a bowl for Saturday night. Chow time starts around 3pm, to 4pm. Casual dining until your belly is full. As of this writing there are about four weeks to book your site. The window closes two weeks before Feb 6. Do the math. Post up if you can share with another vehicle. This event is open to all present, past and future VW owners. Run what ya brung. Stop in , say hello. Rain or shine. There should be shelter of some sort to help the Frigid February Fanny Freeze Food Fest. Sorry., had to add that in there. Bring wood. Bring wine. Bring a chair. Bring a spoon. You'll be home in plenty of time to watch the game. Cya there .See More
Member Blogs and Sites
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Backroads Wanderer
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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Empire VW camping
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Buses By The Beach
Missouri Bus Clubs
Aircooled Missouri
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VW Bus Camp
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Bus City
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Nebraska:
Bustoberfest
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Natural Bus
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Blog Posts
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Out With The Old... Sadly!
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Finnon Lake, Placerville
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