- Nonprofit, volunteer run.
- 100’s of organized campouts held yearly.
- Chapters spanning across the Continental USA and Canada.
- Membership discounts for campgrounds, RV insurance, & camping/RV products.
- Youth, teen, adult and retiree programs.
- Wildlife and conservation programs.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- New members receive SIX MONTHS FREE when buying any tier membership.
Upcoming National Events 2024-2025
53rd FCRV International Retiree Rally 2025
FCRV Event Calendar 2023-2024
FCRV holds 100’s of inclusive events per year in the form of chapter, state/provincial, regional and national events. From summer to winter we are out there doing what we love most, CAMPING! Our camping events range in size from just a few families to hundreds of like minded campers getting together.
[Info on local chapter events can be found by contacting your state/regional directors or the National Office.]
Winter
December 2023 – February 2024
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
- [CO] Jan 12th. Retiree Luncheon. Masters Restaurant. Erie, CO
- [CO] Feb 10th. General Membership & Planning Meeting. Christ Episcopal Church. Denver, CO
Spring
March 2024 – May 2024
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
- [NC] Apr 12-14. Spring Statewide Event. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC.
- [IN] Apr 26-28. Indiana State Spring Campout. Johnson County Fairgrounds. Franklin, IN.
- [UT] Apr 26-28. Spring Fun Rally. Utah Lake State Park. Provo, Utah
- [MI] Apr 26-28. Southeast Michigan District Campout. Springfield Oaks Oakland County 4H Fairgrounds. Davisburg, Michigan.
- [CT] Apr 26-28. CT Conservation Campout. Point Folly Campground. Bantam, CT
- [MO] May 3-5. Spring State Campout. Coachlight RV Park. Carthage, Missouri
- [IN] May 3-5. Indiana Conservation Campout. Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. Morgantown, IN.
- [MI] May 3-5. Blue Water Mini Mixer. Dancing Fire Glamping & RV Resort. Port Huron, Michigan.
- [KS] May 3-5. Spring Kansas Campers Association Campout. Kelly Park. Burlington, Kansas
- [CT] May 6-12. CT Conservation Campout. West Thompson Lake Campground. North Grosvernordale, CT
- [KS] May 7-11. Kansas Sunchaser’s Retirees. Kelley Park. Burlington, Kansas
- [CO] May 16-19. Spring Fling. Morgan County Fairgrounds. Brush, CO
- [ON] May 16-20. Spring OPA Campout. Harriston Arena & Community Centre. Harriston, Ontario.
- [IL] May 17-19. State Campout. Springfield Fairgrounds. Springfield, IL
- [MI] May 17-19. Michigan State Spring Campout. Gladwin County Fairgrounds. Gladwin, Michigan
- [SC] May 17-19. SC Spring State Campout. Barnyard Campground. Lexington, SC.
- [FL] May 17-19. Florida State Rally. Little Charlie Creek Park. Wauchula, FL.
- [NY] May 24-27. Statewide Rally. Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Frankfort, New York
- [CT] May 24-27. CT Spring Rally. Goshen Fairgrounds. Goshen, CT.
- [MI] May 31-June 2. Northern Michigan District Campout. Gladwin County Fairgrounds. Gladwin, Michigan.
Summer
June 2024 – August 2024
National Events
Regional Events
- [ON] Jun 10-14. Ontario Retiree Rally. Norwich Community Centre & Arena. Norwich, Ontario.
- [NC/SC] Jun 12-16. Southeast Regional Campout. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC.
- [OH] Jul 24-28. Regional Campout. Mercer County Fairgrounds. Celina, Ohio
- [IA] Jul 25-28. Region 3 Regional. Dallas County Fairgrounds. Adel, Iowa
State/Prov Campouts
- [CO] Jun 4-7. State Retiree Campout
- [ND/SD] Jun 6-9. 2024 State Campvention. LaMoure County Memorial Park. LaMoure, ND.
- [IN] Aug 9-11. Indiana Summer Campout. Jasper County Fairgrounds. Rensselaer, IN.
- [ON] Aug 29 – Sep 2. Fall OPA Campout. Brigden Fairgrounds. Brigden, Ontario
Fall
September 2024- November 2024
National Events
Regional Events
- [NY] Sep 20-22. Northeast Regional Rally. Francis Slocum State Park. Wyoming, Pennsylvania
State/Prov Campouts
- [MI] Sep 3-6. Michigan State Association Retiree Rally. St. Louis Campground. St. Louis, MI.
- [MI] Sep 6-8. Michigan State Fall Campout. St. Louis Campground. St. Louis, MI.
- [NC] Sep 13-15. Fall Statewide Event. Mayberry Campground. Mount Airy, NC
- [CT] Sep 13-15. Fall Rally. Mineral Springs Campground. Stafford Springs, CT.
- [MO] Sep 20-22. State Fall Campout. Lazy Day Campground. Danville, Missouri
- [CO] Sep 22-25. Southern Colorado Retiree Campout. Pueblo South KOA. Colorado City, CO
- [IN] Sep 25-27. Indiana Retirees Campout. Amishville USA. Geneve, IN.
[IN] Sep 27-29. Indiana Fall Campout. Amishville USA. Geneva, IN. - [CO] Sep 26-29. Fall State Campout. Colorado City/Pueblo South KOA. Colorado City, CO
- [MI] Sep 27-29. Blue Water District International Mixer. Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds. Imlay City, Michigan
- [KS] Sep 28-29. Fall State of Kansas Campers Association. Battlehill RV Park. Galva, Kansas.
- [SC] Oct-17-20. SC State Fall Rally. Barnyard RV Park. Lexington, SC.
- [FL] NOV-TBA. Florida State Rally
FCRV Event Calendar 2024-2025
Winter
December 2024 – February 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[CO] Jan 11th. Colorado Retiree Luncheon. Masters Restaurant. Erie Co.
Spring
March 2025 – May 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[CO] May 15-18. Colorado Spring Fling. Morgan County Fairgrounds. Brush, CO
Summer
June 2025 – August 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
Fall
September 2025- November 2025
National Events
Regional Events
State/Prov Campouts
[CO] Sep 20-24. Retiree Rally Campout. Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA. Pueblo, CO
[CO] Sep 25-28. Fall State Campout. Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA. Pueblo, CO
News
Camping Today [December]
Family Campers
Your November Online and PDF versions of ‘Camping Today ‘can be found here: https://fcrv.org/camping-today-november-2024/
Please take notice of important FCRV election information in this issue.
Wildlife Refuge Inc. Annual Report 2024
Beginning Balance 7/1/2023: $79,577.16
Ending Balance 6/30/2024: $87,217.33
The 2024 Wildlife Grants are awarded to:
- Black Pines Animal Sanctuary – www.bpsanctuary.org – $1000.00
- Dakota Zoo – www.dakotazoo.org – $500.00
- Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge – www.hobbitstee.com – $1000.00
- Limberlost Bird Sanctuary – www.limberlost.weebly.com – $1000.00
- Peace River Wildlife Center – www.prwildlife.org – $1000.00
- Sempervirens Fund – www.sempervirens.org – $500.00
- Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators – www.utopiawildlife.org – $500.00
- White Violet Center for EcoJustice – www.spsmw.org – $500.00
Photo judging was done by Crazy Acres Campground who also judged the site decorating contest.
- 1st Tom Martinez, Colorado
- 2nd Bob Kalberer, Connecticut
- 3rd Michael O’Neal, Illinois
- HM Beth Sulek-La Housse
NCHA (FCRV) National Hank Nathan Scholarship Report 2024
Beginning balance 7/1/2023 $284,493.41
Ending Balance 6/30/2024 $262.906.72
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2024 scholarship winners:
- Grace Carey Awarded $2500.00
- Brianna Coniglio Awarded $2500.00
- Lindsey Vozar Awarded $1500.00
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients