Find Your Tribe At Camping Meetups
January
1/7/26 - 1/9/26
Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (WRTR) - Quartzsite, AZ
WRTR is a free annual gathering hosted by Homes On Wheels Alliance (HOWA) that creates a safe, welcoming space for women living or aspiring to live the nomadic lifestyle. Whether you travel solo, with friends, or are just beginning your journey, this event is designed to help you gain confidence, skills, and community on the road, surrounded by supportive women who’ve been where you are.
1/8/26 - 1/12/26
Vanlife Pride’s Pride in the Desert Meetup - Quartzsite, AZ
Vanlife Pride’s annual gathering in the desert in Arizona is our FREE community-driven event. This gathering brings together queer folks and allies at the beginning of the year with the intention for new connections to form and grow throughout the year. Join us for a safe space to be your most authentic self!
1/10/26 - 1/15/26
Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR)- Quartzsite, AZ
RTR is open to everyone, whether you travel in a car, van, SUV, RV, bus, or something uniquely your own. If it has wheels and you call it home, you’re welcome here. This is a free event hosted by Homes On Wheels Alliance (HOWA) to help new and experienced nomads learn, connect, and thrive in community. There’s no registration or ticket required, just show up, find a spot to camp nearby, and join in.
Escapar A La Baja
Location: Faro Romaine, Casa La Bastilla, and the surrounding land of San Juan de la Costa –Baja CaliforniaVan life gatherings in 2026 will be kicking off in Baja. Hang out with fellow nomads and vanlifers in Baja California Sur at Escapar a la Baja. According to the event website, this event is a “a celebration of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and the Gulf of California bringing together paceños, choyeros, and explorers from around the world.”
Cost: $75 per person (early bird), $100 per person
Website: https://www.escaparalabaja.com/
February
2/5/26 - 2/9/26
VanFest USA Liftoff!
Location: Space Coast Daily Park – Melbourne, Florida
Next up is Liftoff! A VanFest experience in Florida. This five day vanlife event in Florida will have quite a range of vans and other types of recreational vehicles on display. Expect live music, food, workshops, van tours and much more!
Cost: $15 general admission, $145 camping with two adult general admission passes.
Website: https://vanfestusa.com
2/6/26 - 2/9/26
5th Annual Arizona Ironwood Forest Meet Up - Marana, AZ
Primitive dispersed boondocking camping at Ironwood Forest National Monument BLM for RVs, vans, truck campers, teardrops, skoolies, box trucks, cars, and travel trailers!
2/10/26 - 2/16/26
Winter Blast Hangout - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Get ready for an adventure next Valentine’s and President’s Day Weekend! This Hangout will take place during the Western Winter Blast in Lake Havasu City, where we’ll dry camp at the Lake Havasu Rodeo Grounds, so you can enjoy views of spectacular fireworks right from your RV! This six-night Hangout embraces a pyrotechnics extravaganza as well as several outdoor activities in the Lake Havasu City area. We’ll challenge you to a scavenger hunt, a walking tour of the iconic London Bridge, and a scenic paddle-wheeler cruise around Thompson Bay Island.
2/20/26 - 3/2/26
9th Annual Skoolie Swarm - Melrose, FL
This is not a festival, it’s a chance to come and relax with the skoolie community. One attendee recently said, “It’s like a family reunion with only the good cousins!” Just like at previous Swarms we will have epic potluck dinners, community breakfasts, kickball games, costume party, informative talks, movie nights and more!
2/27/26 - 3/1/26
Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo - Starke, FL
The biggest overlanding expo in the southeast brings together adventure enthusiasts, outdoor gear manufacturers, and industry experts for a weekend of excitement and inspiration. In addition to the impressive vehicle displays, attendees can participate in hands-on workshops and attend informative talks on overlanding, off-road driving techniques, and outdoor survival skills.
March
3/5/26 - 3/8/26
Overland South - Charleston, SC
A biannual weekend camping event for overlanding enthusiasts. Bring your camper, RV, roof-top tent, converted van, refurbished school bus, stealth camper, motorcycle tent, or whatever. Don’t own a fancy rig? No sweat, bring a tent and join the fun! With several lakes and over 30 miles of dirt roads and trails, this massive property is ours to explore. Plans include a Serpetarium demonstration, glow in the dark disc golf, a blacksmith metal forging demonstration, offroading workshops, and live music.
3/6/26 - 3/9/26
Peace Love & Vans Florida
Location: Withlacoochee River Park – Dade City, Florida
Join one of the most popular Florida vanlife gathering at Peace Love & Vans at Withlacoochee River Park. Attendees can explore a 1960s-inspired van village featuring hundreds of vans, workshops, van tours, live music, a Tiki Bar, and nearly $15,000 in raffle prizes. Between events, attendees can enjoy scenic trails, biking, or the nearby river.
Cost: $15 day pass, $159-$259 weekend pass with camping, $10 pet pass
Website: https://www.peacelovevans.com
3/13/26 - 3/15/26
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Custom/Factory/Self-Built Vans, Live Music, Food Trucks, Chili Cook-off, Swap Shop, Vendors, Antique & Art Barn, etc. intended for the Van-Life Veteran, Novice, or Wannabe.
Cost: Day admission $10, Weekend $100
3/14/26 - 3/15/26
Overland Expo SoCal
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
3/27/26- 3/29/26
Southeast Overland Camping Event
Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Your weekend camping pass (driver or passenger) will include FREE access to our Training Classes, Guided Trail Rides (with separate purchase of trail passes), and access to the Vendor Section during vendor hours. They will also host a MASSIVE SOC RAFFLE, with amazing prizes, from several great off-road, overlanding, and outdoor/adventure companies.
April
A Roam Of Your Own
Location: Split Rock Farm – Fallbrook, California
The Journal of Lost Time will be hosting their third annual woman only van life gathering in Southern California. The event organizers describe the event as “A place for women, non-binary (masc-presenting & femme-presenting both welcome), & those who identify as a woman, to gather & celebrate solo life on the road.“
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.aroamofourown.com/
4/16/26 - 4/19/26
RendezVan Mt. Bachelor - Bend, OR
RendezVan is the celebration of our amazing community of RVers, campers, and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Bachelor in the springtime. Not interested in camping out? All are welcome to join for the day. The festival center, including all the music, vendors, activities, and fun competitions are open and free to everyone. The mountain will be open for skiing and riding, and RendezVan will offer various on-mountain events.
4/17/26 - 4/18/26
Moore Overland Off-Road Expo / Springfield, MO
The Midwest’s premier event for adventure travel enthusiasts, hosting vendors from overland camping, adventure motorcycling, and off-road vehicle sectors. This action-packed expo offers educational seminars, industry expert interactions, and an impressive display of gear and accessories from over 200 global exhibitors.
4/18/26 - 4/19/26
TinyFest California
Location: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa, California
The vision of TinyFest is to “create inspiring, educational gatherings that provide opportunities for meaningful connections to those who value relationships, experiences, sustainability, and the freedom to pursue their passions.”Attendees of this two day gathering can expect home tours, live music, and more.
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.tinyfest.events/
Springfield, Missouri - Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Camping, Vendors, Workshops
Cost: $40 for general admission, $150 - $225 for camping
May
Location: Ventura, California
Cost: Event is free, Camping is $134 - $165
5/15/26 - 5/17/26
Overland Expo West
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
This expedition will take place in the beautiful state of West Virginia . Our group will visit where coal mining began and how it affected the area and what unfortunately what it left behind . Bramwell West Virginia is located along the beautiful Bluestone river.
Cost: $535 per couple
June
6/12/26 - 6/15/26
Peace Love & Vans Florida
Location: Hummingbird Ranch - Spanish Peaks, Colorado
Join one of the most popular Florida vanlife gathering at Peace Love & Vans at Withlacoochee River Park. Attendees can explore a 1960s-inspired van village featuring hundreds of vans, workshops, van tours, live music, a Tiki Bar, and nearly $15,000 in raffle prizes. Between events, attendees can enjoy scenic trails, biking, or the nearby river.
Cost: $15 day pass, $159-$259 weekend pass with camping, $10 pet pass
Website: https://www.peacelovevans.com
Artemis Rally - by Overlander Project
This rally is for the determined , adventure seeking women . Artemis Rally will test the participants both physically and mentally. Artemis Rally utilizes strategy , navigation and other outdoor activities . A team entry will consist of a two person team and one vehicle.
Cost = $2995.00 per team
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Cost: Event is free - Camping is $93 to $235
6/26/26 - 6/28/26
Overland Expo PNW
Location: Redmond Oregon
Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
July
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August
Adventure Van Expo
Bozeman, Montana
Cost: Free
Website: https://adventurevanexpo.com
Escape To The Cape - Vanfest
East Falmouth, Massachusetts
Cost: $20 - $160
Website: https://anescapetothecape.com
8/21/26 - 8/23/26
Overland Expo Mountain West
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
September
Van Wild Colorado
Location: Montrose, Colorado
“VanWILD is a three day immersive experience focusing on bringing together our amazing van community for a weekend of awesome outdoor action centered around USING your van!” Weekend activities include fly fishing, enduro moto rides, mountain biking, river surfing and more.
Cost: $500 general admission.
Website: https://vanwildcolorado.com/
9/30/26 - 10/4/26
The Pilgrimage / South Royalton, VT
The Pilgrimage is one of the largest gatherings of like-minded off-road and overland enthusiasts in the Northeast. Our participants come from all over the US and drive all sorts of vehicles ranging from Brand New Defenders to early American 4x4s.
October
Location: Old Fort, North Carolina
Includes an qty-2 event decals, OP ceramic coffee mug , PVC patch ,first round at social hours, and camping both nights, live music and loads of FUN
Cost: $145 for driver and $45 per passenger
Adventure Summit Uwharrie is geared towards family fun with festival-style camping. daily activities including
kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, day hikes, nutritional seminars, yoga, and much more. There is a vendor alley with interactive exhibits, daily social hours and live music.
Cost: $45 per person
Events In The Making!
Weird Wild West
Location: Bisbee, Arizona
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.weirdwildwest.net
Holy Toledo!
Location: Green at Waterfront Park – Toledo, Oregon
The Holy Toledo is a three day van life rendezvous held in Toledo, Oregon. Attendees can expect an off-grid internet cafe, $10 massages, yoga, happy hour, open mic, boating, woodcarving demos, seminars and more!
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.holytoledogathering.com
Northwest Nomads
Location: Fort Rock, Oregon
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.thenorthwestnomads.com/
Descend on Bend
Location: Yamhill River, Oregon
Descend on Bend is one of the most popular van life gatherings that takes place each year. This four day Oregon outback van life event includes private land access and camping, workshops, maker’s market, live music, daily yoga and more. Porta potties and hand washing stations will be on site for attendees.
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.descendon.com
Vanquinox
Location: Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho
This three day van life gathering near Grandjean, Idaho will be held on public land and capped at 50 vehicles. “This is no expo. No crowded marketplace of distractions. It is a gathering of souls under the autumn sky. A place to find what you have lost and to lose what you no longer need.”
Cost: free
Website: http://vanquinox.com
Chattanooga Overvanding Expo
Location: Camp Jordan – East Ridge, Tennessee
The Chattanooga Overvanding Expo is a brand new van life gathering in Tennessee. Attendees can expect “a weekend full of fun meeting van builders and product developers in the industry.”
Cost: TBA
Website: https://www.chattanoogaovervandingexpo.com
Moonlanding IV
Location: Sky View Park and Campground – Pinehill, New Mexico
This five day, four night van life gathering in Pinehill, New Mexico is part of The Journal Of Lost Time event series. The theme for this year’s gathering is “To See You Dance Again.”
Cost: TBA
Website: https://moonlandinggathering.com