CampFire Tails (CFT)

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.

How Do I Get to CampFire Tails?

The campground is near La Pine in central Oregon's high desert:

• Flying: The nearest commercial airport is Roberts Field in Redmond (RDM), about 50 miles north, with connecting flights from major West Coast hubs. Portland International Airport (PDX) is roughly 200 miles north.
• Driving: La Pine is on U.S. Route 97, south of Bend. From Portland, take U.S. 26 or I-5 to U.S. 97 southbound (about 3.5 hours). From Eugene, take Highway 58 east to U.S. 97 (about 2.5 hours).
• Note: A personal vehicle is strongly recommended, as the Ogden Group Camp is off-highway in the Deschutes National Forest with no public transit access.

Where Should I Stay for CampFire Tails?

• Ogden Group Camp: Registration covers your campsite at the group camp. Attendees bring their own tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear. The campground sits on ancient lava flows among high-desert pine forests.
• La Pine Lodging: For those who prefer a roof, the town of La Pine has motels and vacation rentals, though staying at camp is the intended experience.

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.

Plan Your Trip

Attending CampFire Tails? Check out our guides:

• First Convention Survival Guide
• Convention Budgeting Guide

Also in the Pacific Northwest:

• Furvana
• Furlandia