HOME ON
THE ROAD
A GROWING NETWORK OF VANLIFE COMMUNITIES
Van Life Campgrounds (or VLCs for short) are a growing network of community-oriented campgrounds created just for nomads on wheels. Unlike typical campgrounds where everyone hides away in their own little spot, at a VLC everyone parks around a central “hangout” area designed to bring folks together!
Picture a communal kitchen for shared meals, big tables to gather around for board games, movie nights on the projector, or passing a bottle around the bonfire. Whether it’s planned or an impromptu hangout after work (we 9-5'ing out here!), VLCs are all about creating unique experiences and silly memories together.
Our locations are funded and owned by nomads offering ownership & wealth building opportunities back to the community that supports us.
5 LOCATIONS
AND COUNTING
We’ve busted our ass to find and build some of the raddest nomad owned locations throughout the North America. Every VLC location offers curated spaces, amenities and activities focused around bringing nomads together.
Click here or the map below to see our locations…
COMMUNITY
ANYWHERE
We’re not just campgrounds, we’re a community of nomads looking to change the way we live on the road. When you book a VLC you’ll be invited to our Discord, our digital community where you can stay connected even outside of camp. In our Discord you can…
Communicate With Camphosts & Folks On-Site
Organize & Find Meet-ups Throughout North America
Join Caravans Between VLC Locations
Find & Add Events To The VLC Community Calendar
Keep Up With Friends You Made On-Site
Give Feedback On New VLC Programs & Initiatives
ALL THE
AMENITIES
Get the luxuries of home without having to sacrifice the freedom that got you into this lifestyle in the first place.
Address For Packages • Co-work Spaces • Communal Kitchens • Wifi • Hot Showers • Clean Toilets • Water Tank Fill-Ups • Community Events • All The Games • Hammocks & Hangouts • Yoga & Workout Spaces
(Amenities vary slightly per location)
LOOK MOM, PEOPLE LIKE US…
“The last two weeks we spent @vanlifecampgrounds was nothing short of amazing. Still in awe of how awesome our time was there.
A trip that was supposed to be 5 days grew to over two weeks. The vibes were too good. Two weeks of meeting some of the nicest people, watching movies together, playing games, cooking food, taking showers under the stars, the list goes on and on.
@vanlifecampgrounds you are truly something special. For my fellow van dwellers I strongly encourage you check these spots out. 🚐 💖”
— Sheena & Thom / @_adventureswithstella
NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
“Thank you to everyone who has supported this project over the years, it’s because of you that we’re not only still here but growing. We’ve got an insanely rad but small team of nomads steering this ship through uncharted waters as we try to build a true ecosystem for full-time nomads no matter where they are in their “van lifetime”.
If this vision of community oriented homebases around the world sparks you in any way, get involved! We want to hear from you, work with you, get you on the team. This is a completely grass roots and bootstrapped project that is and always will be owned by the nomads that put their time and money into it.
So cheers to this wild project that’s taken over my life. As difficult as it often is, it’s been the honor of my life to be able to do this and it’s all thanks to you rad nomads that’ve supported, validated and helped me turn this vision into reality. To VLC and beyond motha fuckas!”
Aidan, VLC Founder
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VLC
WE’RE MORE THAN CAMPGROUNDS
Discover what we have to offer outside of communal campgrounds. We’ve got something for you no matter where you’re at in your “van lifetime”.
CAMPHOST PROGRAM
Live for free and earn commission within a growing network of community oriented campgrounds while fostering connections with a rotating selection of rad nomads throughout North America.
INVESTOR PROGRAM
Own permanent homebases on incredible pieces of land within VLC’s nomad communities. A new asset class for nomads to build wealth on the road without giving up their freedom.
LAND FREEDOM ACCELERATOR
Create your dream life. A 10 month accelerator with the founder and CEO of VLC to fund, find and build a livable income on your own piece of land from scratch.
PARTNER PROGRAM
Make a living from your own land by hosting vanlifers and nomads on your unused space. We plug into your unique space and vision to help facilitate your dreams!
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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While there will always be a campground within the network open year round, each location is weather dependent. Check the specific campground pages for details on when each campground is open.
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No! All homes on wheels are welcome. We just don’t accept ground tents.
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Since we offer shared parking areas not private spots we charge per rig. While we love caravans, each separate rig will need to book its own spot. If you’re staying for a week or more, most times our prices are still lower than most campgrounds for 2 rigs.
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The short answer is no. You’re welcome to work on small things within your rig but we are for remote workers mostly. To respect your working neighbors, we kindly ask that you do not work on any van build projects while at camp.
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Each location has it’s own booking page. Find all of the booking pages here: Book your spot!
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Each location is different. Some are adults only, some family friendly. Most allow pets but must be on leash. Some locations will have designated off-leash areas (like Molalla).
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The short answer is ask your camphost. For liability and safety reasons we can’t have folks that aren’t registered onsite.
We’re in the process of experimenting with Guest Passes. Please ask your camphost for the most up to date way of bringing a guest/friend onsite!
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All rigs are welcome, but some campgrounds are more suited for large rigs. Each location has a specific booking page that will state it’s size limit. Note the size limits include tow vehicle length!
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Nomads obviously come from all over, with a diverse set of backgrounds. That said, there is a general flow at camp. Over half of all campers work remotely with a schedule they need to adhere to. As the flexibility of the day allows, you may bump into people with the option for a quick chat in the morning, or around lunch time.
People usually come out of their rigs to chill in the afternoon, and any scheduled events usually take place in the late afternoon or evening. Depending on how people are feeling, at any given time there may be a bonfire, jam sesh, disc golf etc.
Each location has a private Discord channel, where you can get to know who and what’s going on at camp, and any optional events will be posted there. -
100% of our team has been leveled up from our camphosts team or campground regulars onsite!
We also host regular digital and in-person events where you can meet the team and community!
You can also donate to our development fund to help us build more rad things on location!
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VLC’s are created to host nomads year round as they move between locations within the network to follow nice weather.
Most of our locations close at some point for the season but have weekly and monthly discounts for those who want to build community and extend their stay!
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Sorry, no generators allowed! Boondock ready rigs with solar do best at our campgrounds. Some locations have power available for an additional cost. Take a look at our locations specific booking pages for specific prices and locations that offer power.
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To cancel or change your booking dates before you arrive, email info@vanlifecampgrounds.com. Check a specific locatoins booking page to see the current refund policy!
If you’re already on-site and want to extend your stay, tell your Camphost or email info@vanlifecampgrounds.com and we’ll take care of it for you! -
The majority of our campers are digital nomads who work full time on the road. Having good cell service for your hotspot or reliable Wi-Fi is important to us. We have at least one option at each location. Take a look at our different campsite webpages for specifics on Wi-Fi & cell service. Though starlink is making this less and less important each year.
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You can submit your property to our partner program here and a VLC team member will reach out. We’re always seeking rad new locations and land partners that want to host rad nomads!
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You can stay updated by signing up for the VLC newsletter at the bottom of this page. This will keep you informed about new events, locations, opportunities, and more.
If you stayed at a VLC before you’ll have been given access to our private discord community as well. That is a great place to see what’s going happening on and off-site.
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For any additional questions or assistance, you can always contact us via email at info@vanlifecampgrounds.com