"Checking the archives, I see that this year will be the 17th annual. I failed to put that into the event title. Another demerit. Back of the line I go. sigh."
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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Groups
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Gold Country Campers (No…
148 members
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Bus city
1 member
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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
Videos
Photos
Not necessarily in any particular order.
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
"Hello Melodie. We’re an easy bunch to get along with. I’m thinking you can call Sandy Beach to verify your spot. Plus you should get an email confirmation. "
Pre-Turkey Day Coma Inducing Food Fest at Sandy Beach Campground, Rio Vista
November 13, 2026 at 2pm to November 15, 2026 at 11am
Who could be thinking about turkey at a time like this you may ask ?! Well, I am, for one. It's time again for the annual GTG at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista Ca. Bring dish, something on the dish, your favorite camp chair, and enjoy the company of like minded peoples. This gathering is open to all people, all ages. Camp with how you came. Past, present, and future VW owners. Everyone has a story. Repeat the mantra after me: Bring wood - Bring wineSee More
"I'm new here. I reserved a spot at Sandy Beach for the two nights. Forgot which one and can't find it now, but it's paid for and near you guys. I'm unsure about camping as I had an injury so haven't been…"
"That might be helpful. I’ll be in touch. Thank you."
"Regis, if you don't have your sunshade anymore, you can always borrow mine."
Pre-Turkey Day Coma Inducing Food Fest at Sandy Beach Campground, Rio Vista
November 13, 2026 at 2pm to November 15, 2026 at 11am
Who could be thinking about turkey at a time like this you may ask ?! Well, I am, for one. It's time again for the annual GTG at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista Ca. Bring dish, something on the dish, your favorite camp chair, and enjoy the company of like minded peoples. This gathering is open to all people, all ages. Camp with how you came. Past, present, and future VW owners. Everyone has a story. Repeat the mantra after me: Bring wood - Bring wineSee More
"Site 4 has historically been party central. But where we gather on saturday can be wherever. Yeah, fingers crossed on the weather. It’s been forgiving in years past. I’m sure we can rustle up some pop ups and/or a…"
"Just booked site #13. Ruben and Linda booked site #16. Hope we get good weather!"
"Hey my brother Regis, that's alcohol abuse!! Hope it was the cheap stuff :)
Bell is in the bus waitin on dinner! "
"Good to see you're still around Kris. Bring the dinner bell. I've tried clanging a coupla wine bottles together but they just break into tiny pieces. sigh"
"I just reserved #11 and I swear I'm going to be there this year. A lot of things have happened in my life in the past couple of years and I really need my camper family fix! Looking forward to seeing everyone.......finally!"
"I just checked the campground for the following weekend and its crowded. This years event will stay with the 13th - 15th. I'll keep half of site 4 open for you there JLT. No worries about that.
Yo gobble gobble…"
Pre-Turkey Day Coma Inducing Food Fest at Sandy Beach Campground, Rio Vista
November 13, 2026 at 2pm to November 15, 2026 at 11am
Who could be thinking about turkey at a time like this you may ask ?! Well, I am, for one. It's time again for the annual GTG at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista Ca. Bring dish, something on the dish, your favorite camp chair, and enjoy the company of like minded peoples. This gathering is open to all people, all ages. Camp with how you came. Past, present, and future VW owners. Everyone has a story. Repeat the mantra after me: Bring wood - Bring wineSee More
"Close to Veterans Day, so I expect sites will be going fast. I don't know whether I'll be able to camp, but you can count on me to be there sometime on Saturday to hang out."
"I just booked site 4. It looks like a handful of sites on the back side of that loop have been taken already. I didn't want to post this event for the following weekend since its quite close to Turkey day itself. Fingers…"
Member Blogs and Sites
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Here Today Vanagon Tomorrow
The Zen Bus Adventures
Wes the Westy
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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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Buses By The Beach
Missouri Bus Clubs
Aircooled Missouri
Burning Man Bus Club:
VW Bus Camp
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California:
Bus City
Train Spotting
Nebraska:
Bustoberfest
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Natural Bus
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Blog Posts
Making Eleanor roadworthy...
Posted by Michael H Slack on March 5, 2014 at 12:30am — 10 Comments
Out With The Old... Sadly!
Posted by Stephen Robbins on January 4, 2014 at 3:21pm
69 VW Adventurewagon
Posted by Regina on December 2, 2013 at 4:01pm
Finnon Lake, Placerville
Posted by Larry Rust on October 18, 2013 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
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