On September 18, 19, 20, 2026, join us for a weekend of camping, recovery and fellowship, at the Bear River Group Campground, off of Hwy 88, in the beautiful central Sierras. Bring your tent and sleeping bag, and enjoy camping activities with your SAA fellows. Attend workshops under the pines and attend morning meetings with a cup of coffee in the crisp, mountain air and night meetings around a large campfire. Robust meals are provided as a part of camping experience and we strive to suit your dietary needs, whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or have other requirements. Our goal is to work toward creating a community-based experience, whether it is carpooling together or chipping in to help prepare meals.

The event is open exclusively to SAA members. The camp site is limited to 25 campers, so apply early before we reach our limit. The 2026 Bay Area SAA Camping Retreat is Pay-What-You-Can. The cost for the retreat is $100 per person. We ask those who can pay more than $100 to do so, to supplement those who cannot.

Information and registration available here