Queer CampOUT - Tahoe National Forest

About this event

Branching Out Adventures is hosting the 5th annual Queer CampOUT at Wild Plum Campground in Sierra City, CA. Attending this event means a weekend of queer community, thoughtful conversation, romping around the woods, and celebrating queer joy! The weekend will include activities like hiking, yoga, river exploration, games, open mic night, and celebrating the joy that is being queer outside!

Waivers/Registration: All participants must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this page.

Meeting Location: Wild Plum Campground, Sierra City, CA

Pets: This is a dog friendly campground and will be present. Well behaved dogs are welcomed, however pets that impede on participants' experiences will be asked to leave. 

Carpooling: The campsites are allocated a total of 6 vehicles so carpooling is encouraged. There is additional space in an overflow parking lot with a 10$ parking fee. Please use this sheet to carpool. 

Accessibility: There is little to no cell service all around the campground as well as the surrounding areas. Participants can expect to walk up to 5 miles each day, go over rocky terrain, through small creeks, and uneven surfaces. Water spigots and pit toilets are available in the campground. Please visit the campground's website for full details on what is available within the campground.

What to Bring:

We understand that not all participants may not have everything listed below and that is not a problem whatsoever! Our community has extra supplies, access to gear libraries, and are willing to share with one another. Please contact our team at admin@branchingoutadv.org by 6/20/2025 to confirm any needed supplies.

Please view our packing list to know what to bring. 

Cancellations:

In the event that we must cancel an adventure due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, the team will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM, 3 days prior to this event.

Branching Out Adventures encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please contact us at admin@branchingoutadv.org

A sample schedule can be found below: