April 23-26, 2026
Thursday: ARRIVAL & CONNECTION
Arrival and camp setup
12pm- 5pm: Sundeck pool therapy, where stress melts, tan lines begin, and the only thing on your to-do list is breathe, float, repeat.
7pm- GCF Mix and Mingle (Annual Site 102)
Signature drink, snacks, and bonfire – low key vibes
Color coded cups:
Blue: TRE First Timer
Green: Returning Camper
Red: I Know Everyone
9pm- Adult Coloring Lounge : pull up a seat, fire side at the Mix and Mingle, relax and unwind to your childhood coloring your favorite image – NSFW of course! (Annual Site 102)
Friday: PLAY ALL DAY, PARTY ALL NIGHT
10am-8pm: TRE Photo Booth: Grab your crew, show off your camp style, and snap a pic that says loud and proud: the season has begun. So don’t be shy… work that camera and let’s make this summer unforgettable! Share your pics on socials and tag us! (Clubhouse Deck)
9:00am-10:00am: Naked Yoga with Shenk, bring a towel or mat. (Pavilion)
10am-11am: Naked Hike – Campground Tour (Pavilion)
11am-12pm: Pool Volleyball Showdown – Split players up by states they are from, let’s see who comes out on top. First to 11 or 15 minutes wins! (Pool)
12pm-6pm: Pool Vibes : Chill music, TRE Slushies, Pool DJ Play List, Floaties
2pm-3:30pm: TRE Mixology – learn some fun cocktail recipes and try your hand at making them. (Clubhouse)
2pm-8pm: Bulldog Mercantile – Vending custom shirts, tank tops, beard oils, soaps, leather, necklaces, art, and much more. Stop by and get your GCF Southeastern Meetup commemorative apparel! (Clubhouse)
7pm-8pm: Favorite Things Gear Swap – Spring clean and swap out your gear with your fellow campers. Trading harnesses, jocks, hoods, leather or harness-adjacent accessories all encouraged. (Clubhouse)
8pm-9pm Strange Friends Meet N Greet (Firepit)
9pm-11pm Demoglow Rave W/ DJ Lady Bear & 4Eyez (Pavillion)
11pm- Stranger Nights: Red Light (Annual Site 111)
Saturday: Wet, Gay Pool Season Kick Off
10am-8pm: TRE Photo Booth: Grab your crew, show off your camp style, and snap a pic that says loud and proud: the season has begun. So don’t be shy… work that camera and let’s make this summer unforgettable! Share your pics on socials and tag us! (Clubhouse Deck)
9:00am-10:00am: Naked Yoga with Shenk, bring a towel or mat. (Pavilion)
10:00am-11:00am Regret Recovery
Continental Breakfast, Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s (Pavilion)
11am-1pm: Sexy Scavenger Hunt (Pavilion)
11am-8pm: Bulldog Mercantile – Vending custom shirts, tank tops, beard oils, soaps, leather, necklaces, art, and much more. Stop by and get your GCF Southeastern Meetup commemorative apparel! (Clubhouse)
12pm-6pm: Pool Dayze with DJ Neon Horror
Pool Gaymes
Jello Shots
1pm-5pm: Food Truck (Pavilion area)
2pm- GCF Yearly Group Photo (Pool)
3pm- Camp Royalty Craft :Make pageant sashes, camp crowns, or merit ribbons (Clubhouse)
9pm-11pm: Wet Dreams Pool Party: Help us christen the newly expanded sundeck. Dance the night away under the lights, cool off with a splash, or just soak in the energy with friends old and new. DJ Lady Bear & 4Eyez (Pool Deck)
11pm- Red Light After Hours Closing Party (Annual Site 111)
**Saturday is a no volleyball day allowing guests to enjoy the pool all day!**
Sunday: GCF & TRE Farewell Float
9am-1pm: Poolside coffee + electrolyte station with a casual “spill the tea” vibe — funniest moments, new friendships, and next-trip plans — not a party, just a vibe. (Pool Deck)
1pm: Check out.
Gay Camping Friends is more than just a meetup group — it’s a massive, welcoming outdoor community built around bringing LGBTQ+ campers together both online and in person. With a huge network of members connecting through social platforms and regional events, GCF helps campers find friends, share experiences, and create safe spaces to explore the outdoors together. They’re “s’more than just an online group,” hosting real-world gatherings that turn strangers into chosen family around the campfire. Visit their website or join their Facebook Group.
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