Roof Top Tent Rally
Join us for the 9th annual Roof Top Tent Rally (#RTTR2025), in October 2025. in Gladstone, Virginia at James River State Park. Hang out with other overlanders, and adventure seekers. Enjoy a family-friendly, relaxing weekend of camping with good people, good music, learning, and fun.
Event Highlights
Fun For the whole family
The annual Roof Top Tent Rally is an opportunity for the whole family to have fun, and enjoy the outdoors together. Hiking trails, kids activites, and more - there is something for everyone in your family.
Workshops, Music & more
Choose your own adventure: Outdoor and overland gear vendors, adventure travel workshops, delicious food, brewery on-site, door prizes, live music, and more. Do it all or do nothing at all. You choose :)
Roof Top Tent Not required!
Even though 'roof top tent' is in the name, this event is open to all adventure lovers. Ground tents and off-road trailers under 20 feet are welcome. But leave your RVs and freestanding campers at home.
Activities
Loose Shoe Brewing Company will be on site with local craft beer throughout the weekend.
Families with kids of all ages will have a variety of activities to choose from - including hiking the trails, a giant apple slingshot, and much more!
Enjoy live music from the stage and a blazing community bonfire under the stars at this family friendly weekend. Bands performing will include: Blue Moon Boys / Russell Lynch and Caleb Cox Band.
Do you have what it takes to survive in the backcountry? Try your hand at these outdoor challenges and be a winner in these amateur olympics!
Checkout the outdoor equipment and overlanding gear vendors. Put your hands on products and talk with reps about how to improve your overland and camping travels. Watch for full vendor list to come!
Take your adventures to the next level. This year's workshops include:
- Off-Road Navigation (by Dean of East Coast Overland Adventures)
- Blacksmith demonstration.
- Amateur (Ham) radio exam.
- Fire Building.
- Photo Scavenger Hunt.
- Apple Slingshot.
- Dark Sky Viewing with telescopes.
- and more!
Enjoy access to the James River, three ponds for fishing, and 20 miles of biking / hiking trails within the park.
This is a great a place to network with other adventure lovers and overlanding enthusiasts. And there are always awesome off-road vehicles to checkout and get inspiration from.
Enjoy the fun. Everyone will have a chance to win! Guest must be present to win the door prize drawing
This event brought to you by a collaboration between:
2024 Vendors
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Take time to explore the James River State Park: go mountain biking or hiking on 20 miles of trails. Enjoy the beauty of the rolling meadows, spectacular views, and peaceful James River.
DOGS (IMPORTANT!): Dogs are welcome but they must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be 6 feet or shorter. Failure to keep your dog leashed and under control could result in you being asked to leave the event.
TENTS & TRAILERS:
Ground tents are welcome. No camping trailers over 20 feet are allowed. RV's are also not allowed.
FIRES & FIREWOOD:
Fires must be contained in a fire pan. No ground fires permitted. All ashes must be disposed of in the metal ash cans located at the entrance, stage, and upper field. Transportation of firewood is illegal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please leave your firewood at home. Firewood will be for sale in the park at Shelter 4. Please place money in the honor safe.
ICE AND WATER:
Ice will be for sale in the park at Shelter 4. Please place money in the honor safe. Potable water is also located at Shelter 4.
VEHICLE LEVELING:
It is recommended to bring vehicular leveling blocks.
EARLY CAMPING:
Early camping will be available on Thursday, for an additional fee. When buying your ticket please select the ticket that includes early camping.
BATHROOMS:
Restrooms are located at the top of the hill, by shelter 4. Porta potties are located behind near Green Hill Pond and left of the stage.
QUIET HOURS:
Please be courteous of other campers. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm – 7:00 am.
GENERATORS:
Generator use is not permitted in Virginia State Parks.
COMMUNICATION:
Cellular service within the park is spotty. Verizon users find the best results. Event personnel will be monitoring GMRS Channel 22 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
LOCATION:
James River State Park, Amphitheater Field.
104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553 (scroll down for Google map)
