Tramp Camp 2024

Where the Wild Hashers Are

Groton State Forest | August 2-4, 2024

Last time Von Tramp went camping in the woods things got a little wild… so let’s do it again!

The Von Tramp Hash House Harriers invite you to a rumpus this summer, deep in the Vermont wilderness as we return to the Groton State Forest. Let out your wild side and enjoy an off-the-grid weekend of camping, hashing, and monster vibes! Leave your creature comforts at home—there’s no electricity, running water, or cellphone service for this campout.

We have a group campsite reserved, August 2nd through August 4th, that can hold 40 of the wildest hashers! There will be swimming, beer, fire pits, and general disorderly, rumpus-like conduct that can only happen in the middle of the woods*.

*Don’t worry—there’s still a general store that sells fancy beers down the road.

What’s included?

Camping
Pitch your tent or sleep in a leaning nut hut!

Food
Dinner on Friday and Saturday plus hangover breakfast!

Adult Beverages
All the PBR you can shake a stick at, baggo, jager, Malort (the usual)

Trail
It’s not a true hash even without a shiggy trail

Activties
Swimming, floating, drinking gaming, bon firing and more!

How much does the rumpus cost?

$59 for a weekend of camping, meals, games, booze, and a trail.

  • Flexible Video Endoscope

    69 Sided Dice

    2 Guys 1 Hole

    Redtail Swallows

    I’ll eat your borscht I love you so

    Just Alex without his supper

    Salty Cumpiss

    Bump On A Log

    Duck Duck Snooze

    Herp Alert

30 of 40 spots available.

Off-the-what?

It’s the FAQ section.

  • When we say off-the-grid, that means we will have no electricity, cell service, or running water. There are nearby composting toilets but there is no potable water without hopping in your car. Cars will be parked where we camp this year—no hiking through the woods required.

  • This year, we’ve reserved a group campsite to fit more of you wanks in. The campsite has a few lean-to each with two wooden beds (see picture above), some areas to pitch tents (no tent platforms), a large fire ring, some picnic tables, and we have a nearby latrine.

    The sites are wooded but not completely private, and we have access to the pond for swimming, floating, and non-motorized boating. But we won’t stop you from motor boating each other.

  • No. There is no running water at our sites. You will need to bring your own water to your campsite so stop by Walmart and grab a gallon or two. You can refill for free at New Discovery State Park (~5 minutes down the road).

  • There is a nearby latrine with wood chips and some toilet paper. There are no electrical outlets or showers at our site. If you can’t handle being dirty for two days or taking a bath in the pond, you can pay for a hot shower down the road at New Discovery State Park.

  • Yes, there is a great general store about 15 minutes down the road that has over basic supplies like ice, fire wood, marshmallows, deli counter, bug spray, BEER etc.

  • Nope! The campsites are in a dead zone and the closet service is a 10 minute drive but can still be spotty. Prepare in advance with downloading your music and packing your vintage dirty magazines.

  • Hell yeah! Bring your canoes, kayaks, inflatables, and your sexiest two piece or banana hammock. We’ll be getting wet!

  • After the sun goes down, probably. During the day, no. While we’ll have privacy, there will be other groups nearby. But our large site means we’ll have more space to move around and play slap cup.

  • You’re in luck! While our site can’t accommodate RVs, there are several other camping spots at New Discovery State Park, Big Deer, and Stillwater.

    Visit https://vtstateparks-visit.com/ and search for the above campgrounds.

  • This is not an exhaustive list but to start….

    • Cranium lamp

    • Vessel

    • Shelter (Tent/Tarp/Hammock)

    • Sleeping bag

    • Sleeping pad

    • Pillow

    • Drinking Water (no running water at sites)

    • Camp chairs

    • Inflatables or water toys (canoes, kayaks etc.)

    • Cooler if you want your personal shit to stay cold

    • Portable charger

    • Bug spray

    • Sunscreen

    • Swimsuit

    • Towel

    • Anything else you want to eat or drink

    • Morally ambiguous decisions

 

Where is the Gorton State Forest?

Groton State Forest is located in Eastern Vermont and is a little over an hour away from Burlington. Nearby attractions include Cabot Cheese, Hill Farmstead Brewery and the Great Vermont Corn Maze.

This sounds amazing! I’m in.

30 of 40 spots available.