The 2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event will be held at The Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, in East Tennessee! We are excited, as TNToverlander, to host the 6th annual Southeast Overland Camping Event and be back at Brushy Mountain for another GREAT YEAR.
As in previous years, your camping pass (driver or passenger) will include access to our Training Classes, on-site Event Activities (live music, raffles, and more), and access to the Vendor Area during vendor hours. Like last year, we will also host an SOC EVENT RAFFLE, with amazing prizes, from several great off-road, overlanding, and outdoor/adventure companies.
This is a family friendly event where our goal is for you to have access to on-site training to expand your overlanding/off-road knowledge and keep you safe on the trails, meet great people around the southeast to go on adventures throughout the year, and shop with VENDORS who provide great products to the overlanding community. Also, this is a perfect time to get your base camp set up after the winter months/holidays, and prep for your adventures throughout the year!
SWAG BAGS: SOC Swag Bags are full of great items and have been a HUG HIT in the past 3 years! These will be Limited and we will release more information on these as quickly as we can.
Event Tickets:
- TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO BE PURCHASED AT THIS TIME...PLEASE VISIT WWW.TNTOVERLANDER.COM AND CHECK BACK REGULARLY ON SOCIALS FOR TICKET RELEASE DATES!
- Both Driver and Passenger Tickets include camping (March 27-29, 2026), Admission to the Vendor Area (during vendor hours), Admission to all Training Classes, and all other amenities hosted on-site at the 2026 Southeast Overland Camping Event (Live Music, RAFFLE, ETC).
**All Driver’s and Passenger’s will be required to fill out and sign a participation waiver after tickets are purchased. A link to the waiver will be emailed to each participant prior to the start of the event (March 21st).**
Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Information:
- Prison Tour Hours: Self Guided Prison Tours will be sold separately, and on-site, during the event. Tickets will be able to be acquired at a discounted rate, and purchased while at the event during TOUR HOURS.
Hours: TBD
- Wardens Table Restaurant: The Wardens Table Restaurant/Distillery will have a menu provided for individuals to choose from, as well as the distillery being open for tastings/purchasing. On-site, there is also a gift shop to purchase all Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary SWAG!
- Parolee's Pizza: Parolee's Pizza was a huge hit last year as it was their GRAND OPENING. With that, make sure you swing by and grab a pizza, wings, or sandwich while attending the event!
Hours: TBD
Additional On-Site Purchases:
- Tour Tickets to the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
- Event Meals at “The Wardens Table”
- Raffle Tickets, SWAG, and MORE!!
Additional Event Information:
Check In Date/Time:
-All registered campers can start to check-in on Friday (March 27, 2026) at 8:00am.
**Please Locate the check-in tent directly across from the main Historic Brushy Mountain Prison Entrance. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP PRIOR TO 7AM**
Quiet Hours:
Quiet Hours are between 10:00pm – 8:00am so all attendees can relax, rest, and enjoy their stay within the camping area. Please help us make this enjoyable for all attendees by following this guideline.
Camping Sites Available:
- Vehicle sites (Camper Vans, Trailers (Extra $20 Fee), Rooftop Tents, and similar)
- Ground tent sites (beside your off-road/overlanding vehicle)
- Average Campsite Size 20’x 20’
- RV (Full Hookup) will be available to purchase separately through Brushy Mountain. This location is near Parole's Pizza.
**All sites are primitive, we do not have any powered sites inside the camping area! If you plan to bring a generator…please use them ONLY between the hours of 8:00am – 10:00pm (EXCEPTIONS will be made for those needing medical devices at night....try to plan on using a battery powered generator if possible due to noise)
TRAILER CAMPING (primitive, no power/water hookups):
- You will need to register as bringing a “Trailer” if you plan to camp in a trailer on site. Trailers take up extra space due to your vehicle, trailer, and basic camping setup around each. You will be able to either stay connected, or disconnect and park beside your trailer (whichever is best for you).
- Trailer Camping Extra Fee: $20
- MAX TRAILER SIZE: 20’
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On Site Amenities:
- Fresh Water
- Restrooms (portable & standard indoor)
- Shower Facility: Extra Cost behind parole's pizza
Additional Purchase Amenities at The Event:
- Restaurant – The Warden’s Table & Parole's Pizza
- Distillery – Brushy Mountain Distillery (21+) ($5 for 5 Tastings)
- Self-Guided Tours of The Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary (HOURS TBD)
- Live Nightly Music, Vendors, and MORE
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Vendors Hours:
Friday (March 27, 2026): 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday (March 28, 2026): 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday (March 29, 2026): 9:00am – 2:00pm
**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT, A REFUND WILL ONLY BE GRANTED IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED (AND NOT RESCHEDULED) DUE TO THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY**
Southeast Overland Camping Facebook Group Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ae4dEvdwZf5ujU1L/
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