Four unforgettable days | ONE INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY
What is LGBTQ Outdoorfest?
September 23 – 26, 2027
SANDY, OREGON
LGBTQ Outdoorfest is an annual four-day adventure camp for adults. Each year we choose a different location in the country and pack it full of activities such as hiking, paddling, climbing, campfires, and outdoor workshops. It’s all about outdoor adventure and building community — the ultimate mix of fun, friendship, and fresh air!
ADVENTURE
Our activities invite exploration, connection, and trying something new - from archery and fly fishing to conquering the challenge course alongside an encouraging community.
COMMUNITY
Campers from all walks of life from all over the country gather together with a shared interest in nature and a a love for the outdoors.
CONNECTION
Meeting new people happens everywhere - during workshops, around campfires, under the stars, and through shared experiences that turn strangers into lifelong friends.
GROWTH
Workshops are designed to inspire confidence, spark connection, and hlpe people feel at home in the outdoors. Whether it’s personal, wellness, or outdoor skills, there’s something meaningful for everyone.
LGTBQ Outdoorfest is hosted by LGBTQ Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting the LGBTQIA+ community to nature. To learn more about LGBTQ Outdoors visit LGBTQOutdoors.com
Ready FOR ADVENTURE?
What Past Campers Are Saying
“LGBTQ Outdoorfest is a big deal for a lot of us. It gives us a chance to come together with friends, old and new, from all over. We hug, we cry, we do a bunch of crunchy outdoorsy things together. We learn, we heal, we recharge, and we have fun.”
— CHerie
“Being surrounded by so many beautiful souls – each with unique thoughts, backgrounds, and ways of life – we converged on this Earth for a single weekend. Why? Because we needed each other. For that brief moment in time, we put down our walls, took off our masks and hats, and let go of the filters we often carry.
We simply existed – authentically and unapologetically ourselves. We stood together in the embrace of nature, proud of who we are and the labels we carry.”
— Steven
“My first LGBTQ Outdoorfest was nothing short of magical. I faced my fear of heights on the high ropes course, discovered a new love for candle-making, and had the incredible honor of leading my Pride In Our Parks workshop. But above all, the most meaningful part was reconnecting with old friends and meeting incredible new ones – beautiful souls who inspired me and who I now proudly call friends.”
— Kenneth
