The Ultimate Sober Retreat Experience in the United States

 Connection. Adventure. Recovery. Community.

 Camp Sober Fest brings people together from across the country for unforgettable sober retreat experiences focused on healing, friendship, wellness, adventure, and authentic human connection. Whether you are newly sober, years into recovery, sober-curious, or simply looking for a positive alcohol-free environment, Camp Sober Fest creates a space where people can rediscover joy, purpose, and community without substances.

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Camp Sober Fest

More than a sober event, Camp Sober Fest is a growing recovery community built around fellowship, outdoor experiences, personal growth, music, wellness, and meaningful connection. Every retreat is designed to help people experience the freedom that comes with sober living while creating memories that last long after the weekend ends.

Sobriety Should Feel Like Freedom — Not Limitation

 At Camp Sober Fest, we believe recovery should expand your life — not shrink it. Too many people entering sobriety fear losing excitement, friendship, travel, entertainment, or connection.

Our mission is to prove the opposite.

Through immersive sober retreats, outdoor adventure, wellness experiences, and recovery-focused fellowship, guests are given the opportunity to reconnect with themselves while building relationships with others who understand the journey. Every event is intentionally curated to help attendees experience laughter, adventure, vulnerability, healing, and genuine belonging in a safe alcohol-free environment.

Whether someone arrives alone or with friends, they quickly discover they are surrounded by people who support personal growth, mental wellness, accountability, and authentic connection.

Explore Our Current Sober Retreat Experiences

Camp Sober Fest hosts sober retreat experiences throughout the United States, each designed to blend recovery support, outdoor adventure, wellness, entertainment, and authentic community connection into one unforgettable experience.

What sober retreat will you choose?

Sequoia National Forest, CA

 Camp Sober Fest brings people together from across the country for unforgettable sober retreat experiences focused on healing, friendship, wellness, adventure, and authentic human connection. Whether you are newly sober, years into recovery, sober-curious, or simply looking for a positive alcohol-free environment, Camp Sober Fest creates a space where people can rediscover joy, purpose, and community without substances.

Trinity, TX

 Camp Sober Fest brings people together from across the country for unforgettable sober retreat experiences focused on healing, friendship, wellness, adventure, and authentic human connection. Whether you are newly sober, years into recovery, sober-curious, or simply looking for a positive alcohol-free environment, Camp Sober Fest creates a space where people can rediscover joy, purpose, and community without substances.

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A Community Built on Connection

Camp Sober Fest attracts people from across the United States who are searching for more than just sobriety. Our guests are looking for connection, belonging, personal growth, adventure, wellness, and real relationships with people who understand their experiences.


Attendees include individuals in long-term recovery, people who are newly sober, sober-curious individuals, wellness-focused travelers, entrepreneurs, couples, creators, and advocates for mental health and addiction recovery. Many guests arrive without knowing anyone and leave feeling deeply connected to a supportive sober community that continues long after the retreat ends.

 

At Camp Sober Fest, recovery becomes more than avoiding substances — it becomes an opportunity to build a healthier, fuller, and more meaningful life.

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Why Sober Retreats Matter

Sober retreats provide individuals with the opportunity to step away from daily stress, reconnect with themselves, and experience life in a supportive environment built around healing, wellness, and growth. They help reduce isolation while encouraging accountability, confidence, mental wellness, and authentic human connection.

At Camp Sober Fest, we believe recovery is not simply about removing substances. It is about creating a life filled with adventure, friendship, purpose, joy, and meaningful experiences. Our events are designed to help people create positive sober memories while building long-term support systems that continue far beyond the retreat itself.

More Than a Recovery Event

Camp Sober Fest is not a conference room, a lecture series, or a traditional recovery meeting. It is a fully immersive sober lifestyle experience designed for people who want to build a life they genuinely love.

Our sober retreats attract individuals from all walks of life, including people in recovery, sober-curious travelers, wellness-focused individuals, entrepreneurs, creators, couples, professionals, and those searching for meaningful community. What brings everyone together is a shared desire for connection, growth, healing, and adventure without alcohol or drugs.

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What You Can Expect

Every Camp Sober Fest retreat combines recovery fellowship with memorable experiences that help guests reconnect with themselves and others. Depending on the location, attendees can experience outdoor activities, wellness programming, community meals, campfires, live entertainment, motivational speakers, movement and fitness experiences, games, workshops, and late-night conversations that often become the most meaningful moments of the entire retreat.

The atmosphere is intentionally welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free. Many guests arrive feeling nervous or uncertain and leave with lifelong friendships, renewed confidence, and a completely different perspective on sobriety.

Recovery, Wellness & Sober Lifestyle Resources

Explore articles, guides, stories, and educational resources focused on sober living, mental wellness, addiction recovery, sober travel, personal growth, and building a fulfilling alcohol-free lifestyle. Our goal is to provide ongoing inspiration, support, and practical tools for individuals navigating recovery and wellness journeys.

Frequently asked questions

Camp Sober Fest is a sober retreat experience that combines recovery fellowship, wellness, outdoor adventure, entertainment, and community connection in safe alcohol-free environments.

  • Reception is almost non existent at our Sequoia Location
  • We highly encourage carpooling! 
  • There is absolutely NO SMOKING cigarettes or cigars at either location 
  • You can vape outside 
  • All activities are optional, you can curate your own experience!
  • Both locations have small stores on property with minimal items you can buy
  • We are in the wild, so please expect the unexpected
  • Cabin mate assignments are not guaranteed 
We’ve got you covered! Every registration includes: 
  • Either a five day, four night lodging or four days, three nights lodging (just bring your own a sleeping bag, pillow, and towel)
  • Either eleven meals and beverages or eight meals & beverages depending on what package you book!
  • All camp activities (rock climbing wall, ropes course, volleyball, basketball, tug of war, disc golf, horseshoes, lake activities such as paddle boarding and canoeing and archery, axe throwing*, horseback riding*)
    *Texas location only

Absolutely. Many attendees come alone or attend their first sober retreat experience with us.

No. Every Camp Sober Fest event is designed to provide a supportive and substance-free environment.

No. Camp Sober Fest welcomes individuals from all recovery backgrounds, including sober-curious individuals and those focused on wellness and mental health.

Yes. Camp Sober Fest was built to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.

We’re glad you asked! Here is the schedule of our previous Camp Sober Fest to get a better idea of what to expect! Clicking here.   All activities are optional! 

Sequoia Lake Location-Due to the fact that most cabins have queen beds in them, it is fairly challenging to have an entire cabin accommodate gender specific cabins. However, we do ask your preferences when signing up and will do our best to make sure your needs are met. 
Trinity, Texas Location- We will do our best to accommodate gender specific cabins for anyone who prefers them.

Sequoia Lake, CA Location Only- The smallest option for our cabins is 6 people to a room. Camp Sober Fest is more fun with friends, so grab a few friends and book a cabin! If you want privacy, we suggest tenting.
Trinity, Tx Location Only- Each cabin has 17 people per cabin with a sliding barn door to separate 9 people and 8 people.

Yes, we will ask you at the time of registration if you have any dietary restrictions and we will be sure to take care of you. 
 

Sequoia Lake, CA Location- Yes, but we do suggest carpooling as there is not a large parking lot. If you are coming from out of state, we are not responsible for your transportation to camp. However, we do our best at reaching out to those who are attending camp that would be willing to help other campers out! If you are interested in this option, please reach out to brianna@tasterecovery.com to set something up at least one month prior to Camp Sober Fest!

Trinity, Tx Location- You are more than welcome to drive to camp. If you are flying in from out of state, you will fly into George Bush Intercontinental Airport and we will be providing a yellow school bus to pick you up and take you to camp! Be on the lookout for scheduled bus times. 

  • Sleeping bag/ Bedding/ Pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Bath & Lake/Swimming Towels 
  • Sunscreen/ Sun* Protection/ Hats/ Sunglasses*
  • Refillable Water Bottle* 
  • Bug Spray*
  • Bathing Suit* 
  • Water Shoes/ Shower Shoes
  • Hiking Shoes/ Socks*
  • Sneakers/ Sandals 
  • Headlamp* 
  • Layers for fluctuating weather
  • Raft/ Float (Sequoia Location)* 
  • Onesie*/ Pajamas 
  • Themed Party Clothes*
  • Board Games/ Cards*
  • Mattress Topper for a Better Sleep*
  • Musical Instruments*
  • Camera* 
  • Snacks/ Ice Chest* 
  • Walkie Talkies* 
  • A Talent Show Act!*

We do not have a specific time frame, however, we do require that all withdrawal symptoms have passed before attending any of our events as there aren’t trained medical professionals on staff to assist with the detoxification process of alcohol or drugs. 

Our events are geared towards those who are actively working on quitting substances and seeking a sober life. Spouses or significant others who do not fall into that category are not encouraged to attend.

We require all attendees to stay on property as our camp sites do not allow vehicles to be driving in and out. 

Yes! One of the best parts about this community is that we stay connected! Join us on Discord!

Your reservation is fully refundable up until 30 days prior to camp. Should you need to cancel your reservation, please provide notification prior to this date. Failure to cancel before this deadline will result in a full charge for the reservation. Please be advised that any disputes regarding our cancellation policy or charges may result in the inability to secure reservations for future events. If you are unable to attend Camp Sober Fest after this date, you may transfer your ticket to another individual. Please note that we are not responsible for the transaction process. We kindly request that you notify us of the individual taking your place.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Sobriety does not have to feel isolating. You deserve connection, adventure, healing, and community. Camp Sober Fest exists to help people rediscover what life can look like when recovery, wellness, friendship, and authentic experiences come together.

 

Join the growing sober community that is redefining what recovery can feel like.

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Supporting the Sober Community Together

Camp Sober Fest proudly partners with organizations, sponsors, brands, treatment centers, and businesses that believe in strengthening recovery communities and creating positive alcohol-free experiences for individuals across the country.

If your organization is passionate about wellness, recovery, mental health, or community impact, we invite you to become part of the movement.

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