BMW Riders of Oregon upcoming events

BMW Free Riders Spring Campout (April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

BMWRO members are invited to join the BMW Free Riders of SE Washinton for their annual Spring Campout. Friday & Saturday dinners are provided. Please contact Mark Butcher to sign up. Phone 509-572-0538 or email Mrbutcher4@gmail.com .

Bear Hollow campground makes a good basecamp for some fun paved and GS riding!

Ochoco Campout (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Registration is now open! Registration deadline is midnight May 21st.

We'll be returning to this popular site where we have access to great paved and GS routes. The group campsite has a large pavilion with electric. Campground has potable water, vault toilets, and plenty of space for tents. We have room for RV's and trailers with easy turn-around loop, but no hookups for RVs. Note: there is no cell service here. We'll be providing a pasta dinner for Friday and hamburgers and side dishes for Saturday dinner. Breakfasts, lunches, and beverages are on your own. The club grill will be available for your use and we'll have a community ice chest available. Maps of the local area will be available for route planning. In past years, we've enjoyed watching the wild horses on the grassy slopes near the campsites.

Space is limited. Register early!

Questions? Contact your event hosts: Alice LeBarron alicelebarron@hotmail.com and Dave Chmielowiec bmwro.vp@gmail.com

Directions: From Prineville, Oregon:

Travel approximately 15 miles east on Highway 26.

Turn right at the junction to Walton Lake and Big Summit Prairie (County Road 123) and continue for approximately 7 miles.

Turn left at BMWRO sign onto Forest Service Road 2610 and cross Ochoco Creek.

Turn right at BMWRO sign to enter Ochoco Forest Campground.

Continue straight where the campground loop turns right and you will head directly into the Ochoco Forest Camp Group Pavillion.

Ride Oregon Rally 2026 (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Early registration ends April 8th

Located in the high desert of central Oregon, John Day is the quintessential American small town.The meticulously maintained fairground is located on the edge of town along the John Day River. It offers a large plush grassy field for comfortable camping as well as 25 full serviceRV spaces.

John Day, is surrounded by natural beauty such as the Painted Hills, Blue Basin, Magone Lake, Wallawa Valley, Frenchglen, dramatic cliffs, volcanic mudflows, and the Fossil Beds National Monument.

Rally Merchandise Here

Ride Fossil/Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival (July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

A group of BMWRO riders are planning on riding to the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival in Fossil Oregon. Great riding in the Fossil area, great music in the afternoon and evenings, nice camping in the city park and fairgrounds. Details on the festival at http://www.wheelercountybluegrass.org/

Questions? Contact Dave Chmielowiec bmwro.vp@gmail.com

Save the date and watch for further details!

Music & Motorcycle Weekend (July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

About this event

BMWRO Riders are invited to this private property near LaPine, Oregon owned by long time BMWRO members Doug & Gloria Watt for a campout in conjunction with the Newberry Event Music & Arts Fest to Defeat MS. This was a stellar event in 2025 and we want to repeat the experience in 2026. Read about the 2025 event in the Sept 2025 issue of the Beemer Beat. Campout Thursday July 23, through Sunday July 26th; the music festival will be on Saturday. Save the date and watch for further details!

Event Contact(s)

Doug Watt

Keith Matteson Memorial Campout at River Edge on the Alsea (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Come join us at our new location at River Edge Group Campground (Siuslaw National Forest) 22 miles east of Waldport on Hwy 34. We’ve moved this popular campout from Canal Creek to the River Edge Group Campground. This new location offers a large pavilion with electricity and water. There is a large paved parking area with plenty of space for those of you wishing to bring RV’s & trailers. (Dry camping only; no hookups for RVs.) The site has a large grassy field with plenty of room for tents and shade trees along the river. Lots of great paved and GS riding in the area! Save the date & watch for further details. Event Hosts: contact Carol Dallas at carol.dallas57@gmail.com or Steve Miller at shuntermiller@gmail.com. Watch for further details on this website and in the Beemer Beat newsletter.

River Edge Group Campground Photos:

Riders of Oregon Gypsy Tour (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

New event this year! Three nights of camping in three different locations from the Cascade Range to the Coast Range and finishing up in the Umpqua River valley. Three hot dinners and continental breakfasts w/coffee will be included. Planned routes (or make your own). We will be starting at the Lost Prairie group site west of Santiam Junction. The next stop will be at Moonshine Park on the Siletz river. The final destination will be Eagleview BLM site south of Elkton. All destinations provided so if you can't come for three nights come for two!

Dinners

9/17 Pasta w/meat sauce, green salad, dinner rolls, dessert

9/18 Grilled Brats (Chicken or pork), baked beans(meatless), fruit salad, dessert

9/19 Grilled chicken, potato salad, green salad, dessert

Continental breakfast each AM including Coffee, water

Registration will be limited to 25 and will be open soon

Watch for further details on this website and in the Beemer Beat newsletter.

Questions? Contact the event hosts:

Dave Chmielowiec bmwro.vp@gmail.com

Alice LeBarron alicelebarron@hotmail.com