What is Kampout Fresno?

Kampout Fresno is an annual event in the Central Valley Gay and Lesbian community.

When is Kampout Fresno?

It's always the weekend after Labor Day. In 2012, it will be September 7 - 9.

Where is Kampout Fresno?

At Texas Flat Campground. It is a little rough to get to, but well worth the 90 minute journey from Fresno. The road is manageable, and large RV’s often make the trek. At an elevation of 5,400 feet, the air is clean and crisp. We reserve the entire area alongside McGilvery Creek, so you can enjoy camping underneath a canopy of tall trees with 100 or more of your closest friends! The area is very large, so you can find privacy and solitude if you like.

What is the atmosphere like?

Most of our Kampers have been here many times, and look forward all year to the next Kampout. Fond memories are forever with us, and many new ones will be made this year. Many a great friendship has been made here as well.   Everyone is friendly, no “cliques” or snobs. It sounds cliché, but it really is a family of friends, some of them you just haven’t met yet.

What is the theme?

The Kampout has a different theme each year. In 2012, it's "Stone Age Kampout"!

Who runs Kampout Fresno?

We are now running Kampout by a committee, consisting of one appointee from each of the veteran groups involved with Kampout: Golden State Bears, Yosemite Knights K of M Fresno, Imperial Dove Court, 2 representatives of High Lesbian Kamp and 7 Independent parties.
All twelve people on the Committee are dedicated to making Kampout a huge success, with no single individual or group in charge.

Kampout Fresno operates this activity under a U.S. Forest Service special use permit in the Sierra National Forest

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Kampout Fresno is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  

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