"Sad I missed it but it was good I cancelled. My fever didn't break until the day the campout started. See y'all at Bus City. "
A camping forum for VW bus and camper owners.
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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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.
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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.
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Bus City XVII
May 15, 2025 at 12pm to May 18, 2025 at 11am – Guerneville, CA
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Latest Activity
Bus City XVII at Guerneville, CA
May 15, 2025 at 12pm to May 18, 2025 at 11am
We are back for year XVII!The weekend starts Thursday, May 15th (who doesn’t love an extra night of camping?!)There is no such thing as reservations for this event! Drive in and pick your spot or join another camper and make new friends. If we have a larger than normal turnout, we do encourage sharing your space. The sites are large and there is plenty of room for everyone. The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day weekend. Ranger Chris is once again opening the weekend before just for the VW Family! It’s a secret - it’s always special. The gate will open on Thursday, May 15th at noon. There will be space for you - no reservations are needed! We have never turned anyone away. We love that this event brings in 60+ VWs every year. This event is special and we have many people who have been attending since the first year. Enjoy camping under the Redwood canopy, float on the river (private access just across the road), clean bathrooms with hot showers and flush…See More
Bus City XVII at Guerneville, CA
May 15, 2025 at 12pm to May 18, 2025 at 11am
We are back for year XVII!The weekend starts Thursday, May 15th (who doesn’t love an extra night of camping?!)There is no such thing as reservations for this event! Drive in and pick your spot or join another camper and make new friends. If we have a larger than normal turnout, we do encourage sharing your space. The sites are large and there is plenty of room for everyone. The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day weekend. Ranger Chris is once again opening the weekend before just for the VW Family! It’s a secret - it’s always special. The gate will open on Thursday, May 15th at noon. There will be space for you - no reservations are needed! We have never turned anyone away. We love that this event brings in 60+ VWs every year. This event is special and we have many people who have been attending since the first year. Enjoy camping under the Redwood canopy, float on the river (private access just across the road), clean bathrooms with hot showers and flush…See More
"Welp. That was fun. It was enough fun that my weekend spilled over into the week. Today is Monday and I'm home now. We has a nice break in the weekend weather. Sunny warm days and cold starry nights. A few of us…"
"I will arrive around 14:00
Is anything special needed for the feast?
I could get on my way"
"Hi. Sorry I didn’t get this out sooner. My van is in the shop. I’ll probably stop by tonight and tomorrow for the big feed. I may set my tent up, we’ll see. I can share the site #20 with someone if they need a…"
"And if anybody wants to borrow an electric heater, let me know. The juice is free at all campsites. You'll need an adapter, though, as explained in the description of the event. All you need otherwise is an extension cord.
I guess…"
"Half of site #18 will be available for fri and sat night(s). It appears to be a chilly weekend is upon us. Bundle up buttercup. Bring wood, bring beverages."
"Sorry to miss you, Wendy. It seems that half the people I know have had that virus. It hangs on a long time."
"It depends on whether Lev is able to procure a campsite of his own. If he can, half of mine is yours.
Or maybe somebody else could share their site?"
"I would be able to join you Saturday afternoon till Sunday, is anyone able to share the campsite with me for that night?"
Annual Soup or Bowl Campout at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA
February 7, 2025 at 2pm to February 9, 2025 at 11am
Our annual escape from Superbowl Madness. It will be our usual set-up .... wine, food, companionship (bring the wine and bring or buy the wood). Also, musical instruments are welcome, and maybe we can jam a little.Friday night is pizza night ... bring your little Coleman camp ovens or use ours, and make and bake an 8" pizza. (You provide ingredients, of course.)We used to hold: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition, featuring any dish that can be served in a bowl (soup, chili, or whatever). But the people who ran that event have moved away. We can still do the "Soup or Bowl" as a potluck. Or some volunteer wants to step up and run it. Let me know what y'all want to do.Party Central will be spot #4. As usual, it will be rain or shine, and if it's rainy, the Tent of Doom and the Annex of Despair will help keep us all dry.Three more things: Be aware that there are wild critters (raccoons, feral cats, etc.) that will go into any open camper that you're not around. So be sure to keep…See More
"I'm not sure if they know that you are a "Returning Camper" if you have never applied for the Senior discount before. But I wouldn't worry about it. The rangers have always been cooperative."
"Thank you for the replies, I will call the office to find out the issue. I am a "Returning Camper" and I am too old to start a conversation on my age. Be happy!"
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