Camping at Overland Expo PNW Can’t Be Beat

In a couple of short months, Overland Expo PNW returns to beautiful Redmond, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is home to countless miles of awesome overland routes that provide excellent opportunities for exploration and camping, no matter what kind of vehicle you choose for your overland journey. At Overland Expo PNW, you can check out the latest and greatest gear from 300+ vendors, learn from world-class instructors, and, of course, check out the cool rigs all across the event all weekend long. If you want to get the most out of the weekend, camping on site is the way to do it. Your basecamp amongst your fellow overlanders is a great way to stay close to all of the action all weekend long.

It’s no secret that each Overland Expo is jam-packed from sunup to sundown and beyond. Camping on site allows you to soak it all in at your own pace without worrying about getting in and out of the venue. As far as event camping goes, it’s tough to beat Overland Expo PNW’s festival camping in a grassy field with the beautiful snow-capped mountain framing your view to the west.

The exhibitors and education areas open bright and early at 9 AM on June 26-28, and campers are the first there to make the most of the day. Or you can take it easy and enjoy a slow morning in camp, chatting with your neighbors, and planning your must-see list for the day. Once the sun goes down, the exhibitors have called it a day, and the education is wrapped up, there’s still plenty to see at Overland Expo. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Oasis Bar and Food Court kicks off Happy Hour, where you can grab a cold drink from PFRIEM Beer. Afterward, on Friday, head to the Overland Expo Film Festival. Saturday morning, join the Women Who Wander Networking Event sponsored by MAXXIS Tires, and later in the day, after Saturday’s Happy Hour, get your raffle tickets ready for the Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle.

Photo by Overland Expo

Photo by Overland Expo

Camping at Overland Expo PNW also gives you access to the world-class instructors leading the Trail Course Experience and the Overland Expo Training curriculum. Both are great ways to up your capability and skill sets before heading out on the trail. The Trail Course Experience is a great way to get some training without taking too much time away from parts of the event, but you’ll still leave with some new skills and a better idea of your vehicle’s capability. The Overland Expo Training sponsored by ComeUp USA program is designed to be an immersive and customized experience for those looking for the highest class of hands-on overlanding training that you can get. Multiple sessions are available throughout the weekend, but don’t delay getting tickets. Spots are filling up fast. Read on to learn more about training opportunities that are exclusive to Overland Expo PNW, and a huge plus to camping onsite.

Last, but certainly not least, camping at the event is a great way to meet fellow overlanders from near and far. Walking through the campground, you always hear great conversations and laughter as people check out rigs, discuss modifications and accessories, and make new friendships that sometimes lead to epic journeys. The community is the best part of any Overland Expo, and camping on site puts you right in the middle of it.

Camping passes are limited, so don’t miss out. Grab your tickets, tag on that Overland Expo Training session, and keep an eye out for future content on the deals, classes, instructors, and more that you can expect at Overland Expo PNW 2026.

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