Jug Handle Campout

Lark Traditional Arts is pleased to announce Jughandle Campout, October 16-18, 2026 at the Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center in Caspar, CA on the Mendocino Coast.

The Campout is “an informal gathering of Lark-minded individuals,” intended to supplement our regular camp with a smaller event that is more financially and physically accessible. It is a mostly acoustic world folk music campout that includes several volunteer-led workshops, tons of jam sessions, optional hikes to the nearby beach, and several organized community dances. 

Space is limited, and will be assigned on a first-come/first-served basis. There are 9 private rooms and 4 shared rooms in the Farmhouse and cabins, with a few ADA accessible options. There are a few RV spaces (no hookups), and 10 tent spaces with access to water and porta-potties.

There will be a limited number of day-use passes available for Mendocino Coast locals, or those who would like to find lodging elsewhere in the area.

Curious about Jug Handle Creek Farm's accommodations?

Check out Jughandle Creek Farm's website here.

Pricing Per person (entire weekend):

• $300 for an on-site premium cottage with private kitchen and bathroom. (Must be booked as double occupancy.)

• $250 for an on-site private or double occupancy room

• $200 for a bed in an on-site shared room

• $150 for on-site tent or RV camping

Day-use Only PAsses (no camping - Lodging offsite)

• $75- Day-Use only for ENTIRE WEEKEND 

• $50 Day-Use only PER DAY (for either Saturday or Sunday)

Youth and Young Adult Pricing (up through 25 years old)

• All Youth and Young Adult prices are 1/2 price of adult prices

Meals

Meals are not provided. Campers will need to bring their own food and cook for themselves using a camp stove or one of the shared kitchen spaces. Caspar is close to both Fort Bragg and Mendocino, so eating out will also be an option. 

Chores

We will not have an official crew as we do at Lark Camp, so all campers are asked to pitch in. We ask that campers sign up for one chore shift during the weekend. Chores will include litter pickup, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, office/greeter hours, and camp setup and teardown. You will be able to sign up for your preferred chore on the registration form. It is easy, light work to help your community, so it's perfect!

T-Shirts

Our very own Alina Larson designed our 2026 T-shirt for the Campout. You can order yours from our Etsy store in the size and color you want! They're available in a classic crew neck and a short sleeve fitted v-neck. And be sure to grab one of Marina Zekely's classic Jug Handle Campout shirts as well.

COVID Policy

Because you will be exposed to a large group of people traveling from varied places, a COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older, per CDC guidelines. We ask that you take a rapid COVID test within 48 hours of camp. Even better is to take one on the morning of Friday, October 16, before you travel to camp. If you test positive, text or email us (707)-397-5275 or registration@larkcamp.org), to say you are not coming; we will refund your money if you need to cancel for COVID related reasons. Your care helps protect our community, some of whom are elderly and/or immunocompromised.

If you require special accommodations or prefer to register by phone, call us at 707-397-5275.