CampFire Tails (CFT)

CampFire Tails is an outdoor camping-format furry convention held near La Pine in Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. Capped at around 150 attendees through a lottery-based registration system, its $100 fee covers a campsite and two daily meals. The 2025 edition raised $11,143 for the Cat Adoption Team.

A Deep Woods Getaway

Operating out of the Ogden Group Camp near La Pine, Oregon, this convention is fully dedicated to the camping format. The 2026 event runs June 11-15 with the "A Midsummer Night's Shrinking" theme.

The Logistics of Nature

Instead of DJ raves and dealer dens, attendees engage in campfire hangouts, barbecues, music, and community bonding. Because capacity in the national forest is strictly limited to protect the environment and preserve the intimate summer-camp atmosphere, CampFire Tails uses a lottery-based registration system.

The $100 registration fee covers both your camping spot and two daily meals prepared by volunteer kitchen staff.

Past Years

2025: Midsummer Faire. CampFire Tails 2025 hosted 150 campers in the Deschutes National Forest for a medieval-themed retreat. The community raised $11,143 for the Cat Adoption Team.

What Are the Highlights of CampFire Tails?

• The Great Outdoors: A camping-format convention operating in the High Desert of Oregon.
• All-Inclusive Registration: Your fee covers both your campsite and two daily community meals.
• Intimate Firelight: Prioritizes community connection, campfire games, and acoustic music over large-scale events.
• Lottery System: High demand means registration is lottery-based to ensure fairness.