National Motor Camp

The official site of the biannual signature event for enthusiasts of early automobiles and vintage camping for the periods 1890-1935.

National Motor Camp 2025

The first National Motor Camp was held in Southern Indiana in 2023. It was designed to be a bi-annual, national-scale event focusing on the experience of motoring and camping in the early 20th Century. The goal is to attempt to re-create some of the experiences of these first intrepid vacationers! The event is held in a different location each year and organizers change depending on location, so each time the event is held, it is completely different! Don’t miss a single one! 2025 is confirmed as a two-part event in the Lake Tahoe area of California!

To REGISTER for the 2025 National Motor Camp in California, CLICK HERE!

To download a PDF with full event information, CLICK HERE!

Are you interested in hosting the 2027 National Motor Camp in your area? We are looking for a host somewhere in the eastern or southern United States. The location must be conducive to touring with antique automobiles, have adequate camping space, and sites of historical, vacation-themed significance. Let us know by e-mailing us at [email protected].

Taking it to the next level!!

Two of our members are planning the ultimate road trip this summer! They have set up their Model T roadster pickups with period camping trailers! They plan to drive these cars with their trailers ALL THE WAY from the Midwest to Tahoe Lake for the National Motor Camp! Way to go! What an experience!