Red Bluff, CA

A Restoration Learning Experience, May 1-4, 2025

KOA Journey, 100 Lake Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080

All full hook-ups and pull-through sites. New or vintage trailers. Make your Reservations

Activities

All full hook-ups and pull-through sites. New or vintage trailers.

  • Thursday- Poolside potluck reception.
  • Friday- Breakfast, Core Instruction Sessions,   Field Training Events, History of Vintage Trailers Presentation.
  • Saturday- breakfast, Core Instruction Sessions,   Field Training Events, Alumanation the movie.

Core Instruction Sessions
These are in-person classes on the most popular aspects of DIY vintage trailer restoration for beginners to intermediate restorers. They are presented indoors by professionals, and seating is limited.

Confirmed Presenters:  

  • Justin and Anna Scribner, Flyte Camp – Countertop Crafting: Techniques for Laminate, Edging, and Finishing.
  • Jimmy Evans, Award Winning Painter- Vintage Trailer Painting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide from Prep to Paint
  • Rob Merrill, Trailer Magic- Keeping the Elements Out: A Guide to Window Restoration and Waterproofing  
  • Mechelle Merrill, Trailer Magic- Vintage Vision: Creating a Cohesive Theme and Color Scheme for Your Trailer
  • Gary Warner, Vintage Trailer Rescue-Essential Electric Skills 101 for Vintage Trailers
  • John Palmer- Vintage Trailer Metalworks: Essential Tools and Techniques for Shaping, and Riveting.
  • Tim Heintz, Heintz Design- Ready to Roll: Bearings, Tires, Axles, and Hitches for Vintage Trailer Reliability
  • Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto- Strong Foundations: How to Repair, Rebuild, and Seal Wood Frames to Prevent Rot

Field Training Events
Informal classes at campsites. These may include crafting, cooking, and other outdoor-specific, camping-related workshops. (Bring a chair) 

  • Joe- Electronic Camping Gadgets
  • Ryan-Coleman Lantern Restoration
  • Frank Powell, Top Shop Auto- Towing Safety: weight distribution, hitches, sway bars and brake away sytems etc.
  • Linda-Crafting
  • More Coming Soon!

Costs:

  • Campsite for Thursday-Saturday nights for two adults with one Core Instruction Sessions pass. Field Trainings are available to all campers. $399. (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
  • Campsite for Two Trailers with Two Core Session Passes, Share a 70 to 100 ft RV site, Thursday-Saturday nights. (two 16′ max trailers plus tow vehicles must fit on the site.) Share hook-ups. $598 (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
  • Walk-in on Friday and Saturday (or additional campers that would like to attend the Core Instruction Sessions). All events pass to Core Instruction Sessions and Field Training events. $129. (VCT Magazine subscribers save $20.)
  • Additional Nights: $78
  • Fountain and River sites add $20

NEW Pay by check option at checkout! Deduct the transaction fees and send us a check.

Make your Reservations

No pets are allowed at any group events or classes, no open house, and no visitors without an all-events pass. Core Sessions and Field Training are for 16-year-olds and above.  Children are welcome to enjoy all the other aspects of the park. No tents, no stakes in the grass.

Host site: 142
New trailer sites: 143-158

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Business sites: 108, 120, 123, and 141. Fountain sites 87-96 (vintage only.)

  • Businesses can vend from their site.
  • Businesses are encouraged to offer a Field Training event.

Pop-Up vendor space Friday/Saturday: 10×10 sites 121 and 122.

  • Vendors not camping at the park provide their 10 x 10 pop-up. Power is available.
  • Vendors are encouraged to offer a Field Training event.