"I'm in site 15 (traditionally Joe & Corey's spot). Sharing welcome and encouraged. I may come Fri eve, though I still have nightmares about the Fri pm Bay Area traffic, so may arrive Sat morning. I'm looking forward to seeing…"
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"Assuming Friday no-show will be ok I can book a site for 2 nights for $89 using license plate RENTAL. A second vehicle will be charged $10 if they catch it on the Sat/Sun. So that works out at $45 or $50 each for Saturday night if you are up for…"
"Hi Lev, you and me are in the same one-night boat of part-timers. Unfortunately, "This site requires Friday and Saturday to be booked together"
Currently at the usual north end of things, sites 3,6,7,8,10,12 and 15 are showing free…"
"I'm planning to arrive in a rental van on Saturday, from touring the N coast. In keeping with Brit stereotypes, I can bring spuds and make mashed potato, and boil some green veg for the pot luck. Does anyone have space to share with me in an…"
16th Annual Pre Turkey Day Warmup, Nov 14-16 at Sandy Beach CG, Rio Vista Ca
November 14, 2025 at 2pm to November 16, 2025 at 1pm
Greetings. It's that time again. What time you ask ? Well, it's time for the Fantastically Fantastic Fullbelly Fall Food Fest. Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista is the place to be. As of this writing, the Campground has lots of spots . Party Central can be at site #4. Rain or shine. There may or may not be shelter for us to hunker down under but more on that as we get closer. We'll have the usual pot luck on Saturday around 3pm since it'll be getting dark around 5ish. Generate more chatter…See More
"Hey, @Regis: "We'll need pics or it didn't happen. Themz da rules."
It happened..
Happy Thanksgiving, VW Camper Family"
"Site # 15.
Looking forward to catching up. Hope John is well enough to bring his guitars and Beatle bass along."
"I wish John a successful surgery and speedy recovery and I hope to get to see him (however briefly) on the weekend. I will be in CA touring for a couple of weeks and I've rented a "winter special" camper from Escape Campervans, thanks…"
15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA
November 15, 2024 at 1pm to November 17, 2024 at 1pm
We are going back to Sandy Beach in Rio Vista, CA. This is our annual practice run and food fest before Thanksgiving. 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: last year, the reservation section of the park's web site was a bit dodgy, and senior discounts weren't on the menu there. (Note that the URL is different from last year. Now it's…See More
"Dang it! I'm going to miss those *VALUABLE PRIZES* and all you lovely camper folks. I hope to make it to the 4/20 gathering. Wishing everyone happy times."
"I'll be there, unless prevented by presidential proclamation (again), or the end of civilisation, or the end of time on a Friday afternoon on CA-37."
"It was so good to reconnect with the VW Camper Family and to meet some new campers. Thank you to Joe and Corey for letting me share your spot, and to John for instigating the event, and for unleashing your song "Little Red Dot" upon the…"
4/20 campout at Lake Solano County Park
April 22, 2022 at 2pm to April 24, 2022 at 12pm
In celebration of 4/20!We will be camping again at Lake Solano County Park campground, which is technically in Winters, but somewhat closer to Vacaville. You'll need to reserve a site for yourself (and maybe your pal) in the range of sites from #39 to 45. That's the main VW area. If those run out, then consider snagging sites 9,10 or 11. And if those run out, there are lotsa other spaces.PLEASE SHARE YOUR SITE. Or don't. No worries.This campground is easy to get to, has a swell nature center,…See More
12th Annual Thanksgiving Warm-up and Food Fest at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista, CA
November 19, 2021 at 2pm to November 21, 2021 at 1pm
This is #12! We missed last year, but let's hope we can all be back together again to consume food and make merry! 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,Party Central will be at site #4o. Bring food,…See More
Bus City XIII at Guerneville, California
May 21, 2021 at 9am to May 23, 2021 at 12pm
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT.The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day. But Ranger Chris opens the campground Friday morning JUST FOR US. It's secret! It's special. We've been doing this for 10 years!!!! Trust us. The campground will be open on Friday at 9 a.m. There will be space for you - no reservation needed. We have had years with over 60+ VWs and plenty of room to spare. No early birds please. Friday is the first day you can camp. If you…See More
"This campout is great news and I so wish I could be there. It would be awesome to renew old aquaintances and make new ones. I hope to be free to travel by the time the next one comes. Wishing you lucky people a wonderful campout."
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- At 9:51am on October 30, 2025,
Levente Martelyi said…
Hi Richard,
Just find your note for me. Today again I tried to make reservation earlier, but experienced some issues. Now: Reading your note, you are in #15 so I will take #15 as well and pay my share upon your arrival. I will get there on Friday (14th) and stay for the 2 days. Thanks, Lev
- At 9:53am on October 30, 2025,
Richard, please let me know if this works for you, Lev
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