Edwards AFB FamCamp

Still under construction. Came in the N gate with a 27’ Airstream travel trailer. Veteran with 0% disability VA Card. Didn’t have to get a visitor pass for my wife. Went to Outdoor Rec (new location next to Panda Express) and paid the $10 for the “overflow lot” (a parking lot next to Fam Camp). No hook ups. There is a pull thru site over by the regulars to dump and get water, but it’s not available to stay in.

Base Commander has now turned most of the FamCamp to permanent residents, i.e. family housing. Edwards does not offer reservations. We tried to to get a spot in Oct., Dec., and Jan, but they were packed. Many trailers have outside storage sheds, stacked storage containers, plants, multiple propane tanks, large grills, dog pens, and other add ons. In 2022, the base added 16 full-hookup sites on the outer perimeter of the 36 original sites. We were able to get a site in April. Because most original sites have long term occupants, expect to use the new sites. I went to the Recreation Dept. to pay for site 50. I was told I had to have my RV in the site first. I asked how that would work if you have a Class A,B, or C RV. The policy is that you get in the site, then call and pay. If you drive away to get groceries or other activities, someone else can claim your site, even if you paid for it. You must force the site host or base security to enforce your site occupancy. The Recreation Department said they are not really set up for anything but trailers. They were willing to find a cone to place at your site if you leave, but that is no guarantee. The new sites are bare rock, which gets all over your shoes. There are no tables at the new sites. Until the base moves out the permanent residents, this FamCamp is marginal quality at best. Under base HPCON “B” and higher, retirees and other non-assigned FamCamp users may only enter the base on Wednesday and weekends. For example, if you need to get off base on Monday, you would not get back to your RV until Wednesday. Check the base HPCON first. Overall, Edwards AFB is a prime example of benefits erosion. The drive is about 15 miles from the west base perimeter to the FamCamp.