Gene Burris's Page

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…See More

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…See More

We are going back to Sandy Beach in Rio Vista, CA. This is our annual practice run and food fest  before Thanksgiving. Reserve sites soon as they may go fast if the sport fishermen/women come back this year.It's a pot-luck, and I'll be roasting a turkey on-site. Electrical outlets will be available for people with hot pots and such,A few more things: the reservation section of the park's web site has been a bit dodgy, and senior discounts aren't on the menu there. If you qualify, go ahead and…See More

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.)BREAKING NEWS: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition may not take place, because Joe  and Corey will be moving to Southern…See More