Furry Retreat

Furry Retreat is an 18+ furry campout held inside Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton, Oklahoma. Running since 2015, it trades panels and dealer halls for a relaxed, community-run week in the woods where the attendees themselves make the schedule.

2026: Eleventh Year in the Woods

Furry Retreat 2026 was set for October 28-November 2, 2026 at Robbers Cave State Park's Group Camp Two. Setup was set to start at 4pm on Wednesday the 28th, with the event itself from Thursday the 29th to Sunday the 1st and a last night allowed for campers packed up by 10am Monday. There was no fixed lineup by design, activities were hosted by campers on a shared board. Pre-registration cost $40 for Camper or $60 for Happy Camper, both $10 more on arrival, and closed on October 21. A day pass was $25 on site.

Why Attend?

Furry Retreat is the opposite of a big convention. It's a small, self-organized campout where, as the organizers put it, "it takes a village", everyone brings food, shelter, and time, and the weekend's activities come from the attendees themselves. Set inside a scenic Oklahoma state park steeped in outlaw legend, it offers campfires, shared meals, and standing traditions like Fajita Friday and Board Game Nights. For 18+ furries who want nature, downtime, and a tight community over a packed program, it's a long-running, low-key escape.

What Are the Highlights of Furry Retreat?

• Camper-Run Schedule: Every activity is hosted by attendees on a shared board.
• State-Park Setting: Camping inside historic Robbers Cave State Park.
• Standing Traditions: Fireside Opening Ceremonies, Fajita Friday, and Board Game Nights.
• Small & Communal: A tight-knit, village-style campout rather than a big con.

How Do I Get to Furry Retreat?

By air: The nearest larger airports are Tulsa (TUL) and Fort Smith (FSM), with Oklahoma City (OKC) further out; Wilburton is in southeastern Oklahoma.

By car: Robbers Cave State Park is about five miles north of Wilburton on State Highway 2. A car is essential, and the event is built around camping on-site.

By transit: Public transit to the park is impractical; plan to drive or arrange a carpool through the convention's community channels.

Where Should I Stay for Furry Retreat?

Furry Retreat is a campout, and your badge covers your bed: a Camper registration includes a bunk in one of the camp cabins or a spot to pitch a tent, with park kitchen and dish facilities and on-site water. Bring your own bedding, because none is provided. There's no hotel block. Those who prefer a roof can look at park cabins or lodging in the Wilburton area, but the shared campground is the heart of the event.