OUr Mission

Outdoors are for everyone

We believe the outdoors are for everyone and our mission is to encourage more people of color to fall in love with camping. To help with that mission, we offer a weekend filled with both fun and relaxing activities that allow people to enjoy the outdoors, grow via empowerment sessions and connect with one another. We have a very positive community feeling environment and we welcome everyone who supports our mission to attend.

We are serious about our mission of promoting the outdoors as an inclusive place and in the four years since inception we have hosted over 1350 campers.

schedule

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

12:30P-
3:30P

Registration

Check In. Let us know you are here. Be sure to get there early so you can grab your spot. Please note, there will be no saving tent spaces. First come, first serve. If you plan to arrive after 4, it's ok, just let us know.

12:30P-
3:30P

Free Time: Golf, fish, hike, relax, etc...

Bring your fishing reels, bicycles and hiking shoes for some relaxing "me time". Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...

4P- 6P

Golf Clinic- Putting & Chipping

New to Golf?

Join in the free class to teach you the basics of putting and chipping.

6:30p – 8:30p

Veteran Meet & Greet

Calling all Vets.

Please let us say "Thank you" and celebrate you!

9A- 4P

Registration

Check In. Let us know you are here. Be sure to get there early so you can grab your spot. Please note, there will be no saving tent spaces. First come, first serve. If you plan to arrive after 4, it's ok, just let us know.

10A- till

Vendor Row

Come support small businessess. Lots of good treasures to be found.

9A- 11P

1st Annual Golfing Putting & Chipping Contest

Are you the best Melanated Campout Golfer? Prove it.

9A- 1P

Free Time: Boat, fish, hike, relax, golf, etc...

Bring your fishing reels, bicycles and hiking shoes for some relaxing "me time". Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...

11A- 12P

Prepared to Survive
‐ Presented by Asia, Founder of Black Girls Camp

Join in on the fun as we put a Melanated spin on some of your favorite games. Let's break the ice!

1P- 2:30 P

Meet & Greet Mixer

‐ Sponsored by Awesome Smiles Dental Center

Come meet other campers at the meet and greet.

2:30P- 3:15P

Empowerment Session ‐ “Let’s Talk about Sex and Your Mouth”

‐ Presented by Dr. Tontra Lowe, DDS ‐ Awesome Smiles Dental Cente

Come meet other campers at the meet and greet.

3:30P- 5PM

Kickball Game

Join in on the fun as we put a Melanated spin on some of your favorite games. Let's break the ice!

5P- 6P

Line Dance Workshop

It ain't a party without some crazy soulful line dances! Come learn some of the new hot line dances.

6P- 7p

Sponsor Reception

Our sponsors help to make Melanated Campout great and we want to say thank you and toast to a great event.

*** Must be a sponsor to attend.

6P- 9P

Live Music

Listen to the sounds of live music. For extra fun, bring your dinner and enjoy.

7P- 11P

Dinner in Orange, Comedy Show and Live Music

"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Let's get close through gut busting comedy.

11P- 2A

Welcome to the Wild Wild East Party
‐ Sponsored by Atlanta Motor Speedway

Ain't no party like a MC Party... cause a MC party don't stop...

** OPEN BAR (Read Free Bar)

11P- 2A

Adult Games Night

Game Time

1:30A- 2:30A

Campfire Conversations

Well, this isn't your kids campfire conversation and ghosts stories! Come prepared to discuss topics that have been on your mind. No topic is too Taboo!

10A- 12A

Registration

Check In. Let us know you are here. Be sure to get there early so you can grab your spot. Please note, there will be no saving tent spaces. First come, first serve. If you plan to arrive after 12, it's ok, just let us know.

9A- 9:45A

Yoga

Come Relate. Relax. Release. Namaste.

9A- 10:30A

Guided Shoreline Fishing

Guided Fishing. Let our guides show you how to fish.

10A- till

Vendor Row

Come support small businessess. Lots of good treasures to be found.

9:45a - 10:15a

Mindful Meditation

Be intentional about relaxing.

10:30A-

11A

Empowerment Session: “Not Yet. Changing Your Mindset on Failure.”
‐ Presented by Attorney Desarae Gordon

We leave better then we came.

11A-

11:45A

Winnebago Industries Foundation: Brand Owners Meet & Greet

Brand owners, Let's celebrate you.

11:45A-

12:30P

Winnebago Industries Foundation: RV Advance Workshop
‐ Presented by Patrice & Kevin McCabe of Discovery Channel’s RV There Yet?

Presented by Patrice & Kevin McCabe of RV There Yet

Already own an RV? Take the time to drop in on this session and chat with full-timers so you can learn how to get the most out of your RV. All RV brand owners are welcome.

RV There Yet? is a Discovery Channel TV series that takes viewers along on a road trip to explore America featuring wild adventures, crazy detours, and campfire fun along the way. Buckle up and hit the road with Kevin McCabe, an adrenaline junky, television producer and his wife Patrice McCabe, a self-proclaimed RV culinary expert. The couple hikes, camps, and tastes their way across this beautiful country meeting people, learning history, creating memories, and inspiring viewers to plan their next RV adventure.

1P-

1:45P

Winnebago Industries Foundation: RV Beginner Workshop
‐ Presented by Patrice & Kevin McCabe of Discovery Channel’s RV There Yet?

Meet the stars of the hit TV show " RV There Yet" and learn the basics of RV living.

2P - 3P

Line Dance Workshop

It ain't a party without some crazy soulful line dances! Come learn some of the new hot line dances.

3P- 3:30P

Group Picture

Snap! Please wear your Melanated Campout Shirt. We will show everyone that black people do camp too!

4:30P- 7P

Ultimate Water Battle: Water Gun Battle & Slip and Slide

Bring Your favorite gun and let's battle! Did we mention it will be a full out water fight?! And a true water Battle isn't complete without a good water slide relay! (PPE- Bring your goggles to protect your eyes)

Laser Tag if weather does not permit

7:30P- Until

Adult Game Night

Let's Play.

8:30P- 9:30P

Camp Quest

Crazy Adults only game

9:30P- 10:30P

Finish the Lyrics

You think you know the words, but do you?

10:30P- 2A

Glow in the Dark Pajama Party

Let's dance!

** OPEN BAR

8A- 11A

Free Time: Golf, fish, hike, relax, etc...

Bring your fishing reels, bicycles and hiking shoes for some relaxing "me time". Camp Activities: Fishing, hiking, etc...

8A- 11P

Campsite cleanup & departure

Thank you for coming. Don't forget to tag us in your pics, please.

campground details

Beautiful campground located in middle Georgia. This facility offers RV sites with electricy, cable tv and water hookups, both premium and primitive tent camping, and cabins. The property has scenic lakeviews, a marina, golfing, delicious restaurants, plentiful nice restrooms, dumping stations and so much more.

buy Package

Step #1

select your Package type

amount covers Space for Friday And Saturday nights

Plus weekend activity passes for listed amount

Hotel is under renovation and no longer available

Tent Package Options

$260

- Dry Camping (Bring your own electricity & water)
- No generators allowed, Solar power options permitted.
- 1 Activity Weekend Pass included
- 1 Parking Pass
- Tent Not Provided

Dry Tent

Get Ticket

$280

- Shared access to electricity & water
- 1 Activity Weekend Pass included
- 1 Parking Pass
- Tent Not Provided

Premium Tent

Sold Out

Van/Rooftop Package Options

$245

- Dry Camping (Bring your own generator & water)
- 1 Activity Weekend Pass included
- 1 Parking Pass
- Van/ Rooftop Not Provided

Dry Van/Rooftop

Get Ticket

$280

- Shared access to electricity & water
- 1 Activity Weekend Pass included
- 1 Parking Pass
- Van/Rooftop Not Provided

Premium Van/rooftop

Sold Out

RV Package Options

$385

- Dry RV Camping (Bring your own generator & water)
- Generators allowed
- 2 Activity Weekend Pass included
- 1 Parking Pass
- RV Not Provided

Dry RV

Get Ticket

$490

- Shared access to electricity & water
- 2 Activity Weekend Passes included
- 1 Parking Pass
- RV Not Provided

Premium RV

1 spot

Glamping options

$1100

- Double Queen or King Bed & Bunk Bed Glamping Tent
- Air Conditioning/ Heater
- Mini-fridge, coffee maker, beautiful decor
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Activity Weekend Passes included
- 1 Parking Pass

Glamping

Sold Out

$1590

- Free Standing Cabin
- 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath
- Two Double Beds in each bedroom
- Kitchen & Den
- Sleeper Sofa
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Activity Weekend Passes included
- 2 Parking Passes

Cabin

1 Sold Out

Step #2

buy an activity weekend pass for each additional person

**please check package type to see

how many weekend activity passes are included

$125

(includes all scheduled activities)

Get Ticket

add-

Ons

We want this trip to be perfect for you, choose what else you need to make it so.

Thursday Night Arrival

Come on Thursday and start the fun early.

$ Varies per space

The amount covers everyone in your party.

Additional Parking Pass

More then one car coming? Get an extra parking pass.

$25

Souvenir T-Shirt

Show the MC spirit. Plus be ready for Saturday's group pic.

$25+

Let’s
Celebrate

Bottle Service or Cake & VIP

Includes VIP reserved seating at a party of your choice AND a bottle or cake.

$250

Grab your spot

Let's Eat!

Campers are welcome to bring their food. There are plenty of community firepits and campers are welcome to bring a grill. Starting at 5 pm there is an on-site restaurant available. Restaurants are also located right outside of the camground and 15-20 minutes from the campground.

FAQ

As luck would have it, in addition to being amazing at event planning and camping, we are also amazing at reading minds. You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Are there showers and toilets?

Yes, nice restrooms are plentiful and on-site. And we will have a cleaning service to keep them nice and clean. See pic above.

I'm new to camping, can I still come if it's my first time?

Yes, Campout is for All campers, both old and new. This will be a great time to make new camp cousins and visit with the ones you already know.

What is the difference between a premium tent site and dry tent?

Dry tent means that you bring your own water and electricity (power bank, no generators). No worries, it's easy and the great news is that if you are tent camping, you probably already have all the items you need around your house.

Are there refunds? How do transfers work?

All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Please consider adding the purchase protection option to your ticket for that added assurance. In addition, you can transfer your package to another person. Transfers and name changes are $35 per transfer.

Log-in to your registrant account to make all transfers. Any changes made to the reservation through email/phone will incur a $45 fee.

Campground Address

For security reasons, we only disclose the address to paid registrants. That said it's located in Central GA, less than 2.5 hours from Atlanta.

What airport should I fly into to get to the campground?

The nearest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL / KATL), which has international and domestic flights from Atlanta, Georgia and is 2.25 hours from Cordele, GA.

Can I arrive early?

Yes, you can arrive early on Thursday. There are no official Melanated Campout activities planned for Thursday, but feel free to come early to pre-game/tailgate with the Melanated Campout staff, volunteers and your camp cousins.

Is there a payment plan available?

Yes, we offer 2 installments. You can put down a deposit to secure your spot. The date for the remaining balance payment will be provided at the time the deposit is made. All deposits are non-refundable. All payments are non-refundable.