Camp Jeep - has anyone here ever gone?

A couple folks in my off-road club went to the one in Virginia a couple years ago. They enjoyed it, lots of stuff for the family. You could probably google lodging in Elkhart Lake. If I wasn't doing a trip to Leadville this summer I'd probably go too, it's not too far...well, not as far as Colorado.

You might also consider a Jeep Jamboree (jeepjamboreeusa.com), you're bound to find one close by, there's even one at Coal Creek TN.

Ohhhhhhhh.... that would be even better!

Since we don't have any little kids, I would rather be in a group that was largely populated by adults, a Jamboree might be teh ticket. Camp Jeep looks less expensive than a Jamboree though.

But that was two weeks ago :-(

Once you figure in that the Jambos include most meals and aren't as much of a blatant D-C commercial, it's probably a wash. IIRC Camp Jeep's food is a la carte, pay as you go. I might be wrong.

"Matt Macchiarolo" wrote : > : : > : You might also consider a Jeep Jamboree (jeepjamboreeusa.com), you're : > bound : > : to find one close by, there's even one at Coal Creek TN. :: But that was two weeks ago :-( : : >

: > Ohhhhhhhh.... that would be even better! : >

: > Since we don't have any little kids, I would rather be in a group that was : > largely populated by adults, a Jamboree might be teh ticket. : > Camp Jeep looks less expensive than a Jamboree though. : >

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: Once you figure in that the Jambos include most meals and aren't as much of : a blatant D-C commercial, it's probably a wash. IIRC Camp Jeep's food is a : la carte, pay as you go. I might be wrong.

I just pulled out the Jamboree brochure that I tucked into the drawer and looked at it, Yes, the one for this month has allrteady passed but there are several coming up that arent outlandishly priced.

I would much rather go on something that was less commercial. Will have to see what the hubster thinks too. We are both wanting to equip the Jeep a little better before we go play very much. Skids, hopefully a winch and so on.

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I have thought about it, but when I go camping in my rig I usually want to get away from the crowd. Still, I haven't tried it, it could be a lot of fun. I rode to Sturgis with the rest of the sheep in 2000, it was an experience I don't want to repeat. Great place, too many people that time of year

I am not a huge crowd kind of person. I like it best when a gorup is about a dozen or less. You have more fun, get to know people better, less chance of people getting stupid and all that.

I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. I do appreciate the input though. After this, It's likely that we will skip Jeep camp and go to a Jamboree instead.

I still need so much on my rig though before I will feel comfortable and it will take time

Kate

I took my TJ in stock form to Penn's Woods jamboree, we did fine. There are different trails at each jambo with different challenge levels.

You break up into smaller groups to make the runs. It's not like everyone is on the same trail. You get to know the people you're running with.

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Kate wrote:

Katie dear, the WHOLE point of Jamborees is to get inexperienced drivers and stock rigs out there and TEACH them what they can do!

Most Jambo's give a Jeep 101 or similar I think.

Trails are from take your stock grand out to play to stuff that sometimes scares the piss outta me.

-jenn

Took the family to Camp Jeep in Virginia a couple of years ago. We had a blast. Stayed in a hotel in town, drove out every day. Lots to do, plenty of trail rides at different levels. We would go back but they keep scheduling it the week after school starts for the kids.

Jerry Slaughter

Thanks jenn... THAT is what I am hoping for. In all of my life and all the 4x4s I have had I have never experienced what you have. Not even close. Ours was always an occasional mud hole or a hill here or there NOTHING like this. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Before it was a quick thrill, now it will be a REAL thrill.

Now, to go rob that bank.

: Took the family to Camp Jeep in Virginia a couple of years ago. We had a : blast. Stayed in a hotel in town, drove out every day. Lots to do, plenty of : trail rides at different levels. We would go back but they keep scheduling : it the week after school starts for the kids. : : Jerry Slaughter : 99 TJ :

Jerry, you should get ahold of them and tell them this. Maybe the people planning it don't have school age youngins and forget about that part.

Kate

Good point Kate.

Go rob the bank and then sign up for the Jambo nearest you! =) Like I said a while back, I still go to them. In fact I am heading up to the BC Canada one this summer, and a neighbor of mine (the guy with the CJ) is coming along too. Might even see a few other faces from the states that I know.

-jenn

I had the opportunity to be a Trail Guide at the one and only Camp Jeep held in California in 2004. Rather than difficulty ratings, the trails should probably have had the ratings "mild, milder and mildest." A lot of fun for those with little experience, but not much "real jeeping." (Don't think I'm badmouthing DC for keeping it mild, as most of the participants had little offroad experience and mostly stock jeeps, and for them the trails had plenty of new challenges. I saw lots of smiling faces and newfound enthusiasm for the sport of offroading.) The "village" set up by Daimler Chrysler was interesting - displays of concept vehicles, historical jeeps, chance to test drive the new models, entertainment, etc., but not enough to keep you busy for more than a day. Food and lodging were not included, and the on site food was expensive. DC provided a list of nearby motels and campgrounds in the registration packet.

I think your family might have more fun on a Jeep Jamboree. There will be trails appropriate for your skill level and the capabilities of your jeep. The event is more of an offroading experience than a sales/marketing opportunity for DC, and the trail guides will work hard to give you driving tips and get you through the trails you choose successfully. Since food is included, I think you will find that the cost is similar to what you will pay for Camp Jeep + food.

Whichever you choose, I am sure you will have a good time.

Robert Bills Orange County CA '97 Grand Cherokee tsi, modified '83 CJ-7, highly modified '46 Bantam BT3C "jeep trailer," restored (former owner '66 CJ-5, '54 CJ-3B, '49 Wagon)