2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event

The 2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event will be held at The Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, in East Tennessee! We are excited, as TNToverlander, to host the 6th annual Southeast Overland Camping Event and be back at Brushy Mountain for another consecutive year. As in previous years, your camping pass (driver or passenger) will include FREE access to our Training Classes, Event Activities, and access to the Vendor Section during vendor hours. Like last year, we will also host an SOC EVENT RAFFLE, with amazing prizes, from several great off-road, overlanding, and outdoor/adventure companies (Both Friday and Saturday NIGHT)!

This is a family friendly event where our goal is for you to have access to on-site training to expand your overlanding/off-road knowledge and keep you safe on the trails, meet great people around the southeast to go on adventures throughout the year, and shop with VENDORS who provide great products to the overlanding community. Also, this is a perfect time to get your base camp set up after the winter months/holidays, and prep for your adventures throughout the year!

SWAG BAGS: SOC Swag Bags are full of great items and have been a HUGE HIT in the past 5 years! These will be limited, and we will release more information on these as it becomes available.

Premium Camping Passes will include: Front Row Parking/Camping, SOC Premium Swag Bag, & access to the camping area on THURSDAY!!

Tickets are NOT YET RELEASED! We will do a huge announcement when tickets are available and make sure you get registered as quickly as possible!

– Both Driver and Passenger Tickets include camping (for Friday – Sunday | March 27-29, 2026), Admission to the Vendor Area (during vendor hours), Admission to all Training Classes, and all other amenities hosted on-site at the 2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event (Live Music, RAFFLE, Gatherings, ETC).

**All Driver’s and Passenger’s will be required to fill out and sign a participation waiver after tickets are purchased. A link to the waiver will be emailed to each participant prior to the start of the event (March 25th).**
 
Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Information:
– Prison Tour Hours: Self-Guided Prison Tours will be sold separately, and on-site, during the event on Friday & Saturday, March 27-28, 2026. Tickets will be able to be acquired at a discounted rate (10% off) and purchased while at the event during business hours.
– The Wardens Table Restaurant/Distillery/Gift Shop will be open: TBA
 
Additional On-Site Purchases: 
– Tour Tickets to the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary 
– Event Meals at “The Wardens Table” 
– Raffle Tickets, SWAG, and MORE!!
 
Additional Event Information:
 
Check In Date/Time: 
-All registered campers can start to check-in on Friday (March 27, 2026) at 8:00a.m. Eastern Time.
**Please Locate the check-in tent directly across from the main Historic Brushy Mountain Prison Entrance. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP PRIOR TO 7 A.M.** 
 
Quiet Hours:
Quiet Hours are between 10:00 pm – 8:00 am so all attendees can relax, rest, and enjoy their stay within the camping area. Please help us make this enjoyable for all attendees by following this guideline. 
 
Camping Sites Available:
– Vehicle sites (Camper Vans, Trailers (Extra $20 Fee), Rooftop Tents, and similar)
– Ground tent sites (beside your off-road/overlanding vehicle)
– Average provided campsite Size 20’x 20’
– RV SITES (Full Power & Water Hookups) are NOW AVAILABLE Through Brushy Mountains Website!!

**All Event Camping sites are primitive; we do not have any powered sites inside the camping area! If you plan to bring a generator…please use them ONLY between the hours of 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (EXCEPTIONS will be made for those needing medical devices at night….try to plan on using a battery powered generator if possible due to noise)

– Premium Camping Sites: Will Return again in 2026 and will be announced as soon as tickets are released! Premium Ticket attendees will receive a premium swag bag, parking/camping, and the ability to camp on Thursday night!
 
TRAILER CAMPING (primitive, no power/water hookups):
– You will need to register as bringing a “Trailer” if you plan to camp in a trailer on site. Trailers take up extra space due to your vehicle, trailer, and basic camping setup around each. You will be able to either stay connected or disconnect and park beside your trailer (whichever is best for you).
– Trailer Camping Extra Fee: $20
– MAX TRAILER SIZE: 20’
**Contact us if you have any question on the above trailer requirements**
 
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On Site Amenities:
– Fresh Water
– Restrooms (portable and standard during Brushy’s Open Hours)
Additional Purchase Amenities at The Event:
– Restaurant – The Warden’s Table
– Distillery – Brushy Mountain Distillery (21+) ($5 Tastings)
– Self-Guided Tours of The Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary 
– Brushy Mountain Swag and VENDOR Purchases
– Windrock Park Trail Riding Pass and/or TWRA Trail Ride Pass
 
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Vendors Hours: 
Friday (March 27, 2026): 10:00am – 6:30pm
Saturday (March 28, 2026): 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday (March 29, 2026): 9:00am – 2:00pm
 
Event Raffle: 
– STANDARD Raffle Ticket Price: $1 
– Big Ticket Item: $3 
**Raffle Tickets will be sold at the event, by event staff, Friday-Saturday.
 
The Event Raffles will be on:
Friday (March 27, 2026) – TIMES TBA
Saturday (March 27, 2026)  – TIMES TBA
**All standard ticket purchases will be good for both Standard Raffle Evenings**

2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event Facebook Event Link: 
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FbCbmBNtV

Southeast Overland Camping Facebook Group Link: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/southeastoverlanders
 
**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT; A REFUND WILL ONLY BE GRANTED IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED (AND NOT RESCHEDULED) DUE TO THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY**