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Klondaroo

A Tiny Festival for Friends

October 22–25, 2026 · Klondike Park · Augusta, MO

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WTF Is This?

Welcome to Klondaroo

Music, food, and drinks around a campfire. Sunsets on the bluff overlooking the Missouri River. Moonlit walks on white-sand beaches. Peak fall color everywhere you look.

A camping weekend for people who don't camp — with amazing fall weather, indoor plumbing, our own little corner of the park, and a host who may be taking the festival theme a little too seriously.

Why Klondike? A former silica sand quarry turned hidden gem, with white sandstone cliffs, a quarry lake ringed by white beaches, bluff overlooks above the Missouri River Valley, and trails connecting it all.

Why this weekend? Peak fall color during the day, a full moon lighting up the white beaches and cliffs at night, and — critically — the indoor bathrooms are still open before the park's seasonal closure. Cool enough for a real campfire, comfortable enough to hang outside all day.

And what makes this a festival instead of just a camping trip? Other than giving Alex an excuse to live out his dreams, we've got a giant communal fire, a sound system, lights, a kitchen setup, Friday and Saturday communal dinners, and a few small surprises.

Klondike Park quarry lake with white sand and cliffs
Klondike Park · Quarry Lake

Map of the Grounds

Get oriented before you roll in

Your guide to the Klondaroo grounds — where to park, sleep, and find a restroom. Plus trails to the lake, overlook, and sandbar.

Klondaroo Grounds Map · Klondike Park

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The Essentials

When, Where & How

Everything you need to know to get here, get settled, and know what you're chipping in for.

📅 When

Thursday, Oct 22 – Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. Thursday is optional early-arrival. Roll in Thursday if you want the extra night, or show up Friday for the first communal dinner. No communal dinner is planned Thursday.

📍 Where

Klondike Park, 4600 Highway 94 South, Augusta, MO 63332. About 35 miles west of St. Louis. From I-64/Hwy 40, take Exit 10 and head west on Highway 94 for ~14 miles. Entrance is on the left. Look for our signs once inside.

💰 Lodging

Tent camping: $10 per tent for Friday + Saturday. Add Thursday for $5. Max 3 people per tent.

Cabins: $130 per cabin for Friday + Saturday. Add Thursday for $65. Cabins sleep up to 6 people.

Both options have a 2-night minimum.

Tent spots are limited. If you're sharing a tent, RSVP together. First to RSVP gets first pick of remaining tent spots.

🚽 Indoor Bathroom + Camp Kitchen

There are flush toilets and sinks near camp, plus a camp kitchen with outlets. Warm showers are available too, if anyone gets ambitious.

🍽️ Food, Firewood & BYOB

Friday and Saturday communal dinners are split by dinner headcount. Expect roughly $10–$15 per adult per dinner. Drinks are BYOB. Bring whatever breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, and drinks you want. Arriving Thursday? Bring your own dinner that night.

Firewood is split across overnight adults. Expect roughly $10–$20 per adult depending on final headcount.

Day guests have no lodging cost — just chip in for dinner if you're eating with the group.

👶 Kids & Dogs

Kids and dogs are welcome, but dogs are not allowed in cabins. Cabins are especially helpful for people bringing babies/kids or people who do not want to sleep in a tent.

🌡️ Weather

Late October in Missouri: highs 58–65°F, lows mid-40s. Bring layers, a warm sleeping bag, and rain gear just in case. Sunset is around 6:00 PM — perfect timing for the bluff hike.

Klondike Park overlook with fall foliage and river views

For People Who Don't Camp

Yes, this is the easy version

If you've never camped, you're in the right spot. Klondaroo is about as glamorous and low-bar as camping gets.

The only truly rustic part is sleeping in a tent. Everything else: indoor plumbing, a camp kitchen, communal dinners, a giant fire at Base Camp, scenic lake, full moon, real cell service.

So if your hesitation is "I don't have any of the gear" or "I don't really know what I'm doing" — we can fix both of those. Read on.

Option 1

Borrow gear, free, from a local nonprofit

St. Louis–based River City Outdoors runs a free gear-loan library. Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp stoves, lanterns — all of it, no cost. You sign up online, reserve what you need, pick it up before the weekend, return it after.

Browse the gear library →

Option 2

Skip the tent — coordinate a cabin

Klondike Park has 6 primitive camping cabins on site. Each one sleeps up to six: 6 twin beds, ceiling fan, lights, and an electrical outlet — no heat or AC.

Interested in a cabin? Reach out to Alex.

  • Cabins have a 2-night minimum: $130 per cabin for Friday + Saturday. Add Thursday for $65.
  • Cabins sleep up to 6 people and are especially helpful for people bringing babies/kids or people who do not want to sleep in a tent.
  • No dogs in the cabins — park rule. Bringing a pup? You'll want a tent site.
  • Cabins are still rustic — bring your own linens, sleeping bags or sheets, and pillows.

If gear is the only thing stopping you, ask. Don't let that be the reason you skip Klondaroo.

Primitive camping cabin at Klondike Park in fall
Primitive cabin option · still rustic, but with walls

THE LINEUP

You are the lineup

Klondaroo 2026 lineup poster showing all 26 attendees

See someone missing from the bill? If there's someone you'd like to invite, let Alex know — guests-of-guests are welcome with a heads-up.

The Weekend

What to Expect

No rigid schedule — just the moments we're building the weekend around.

Thursday

Early Arrivals & Setup

Roll in any time Thursday afternoon onward. We'll be on-site building Base Camp, setting up sites, and easing into the weekend.

Friday Evening

Opening Night Dinner

First communal dinner at Base Camp. Tents go up, the fire gets lit, the speaker comes on. The weekend officially begins.

Saturday · Golden Hour

Bluff Hike + Group Photo

We walk up together for the view — Missouri River Valley lit up at sunset, and one proper group shot while the light is right. Easy hike. Worth it.

Saturday Night

Saturday Main Event

The big one. Communal dinner at Base Camp, music, lights, the fire going huge, everyone in one place. A few small surprises.

Saturday · Midnight

Moonlight Lake Walk

We walk the beach under a full moon — the white sand and cliffs glow silver. This is why we picked this weekend.

Around all of it: hammock naps, lake fishing, games at Base Camp, hikes around the park, and long stretches of doing absolutely nothing. The schedule is just the highlights — the in-between is up to you.

Group photo at Klondike Park overlook

What to Bring

The Packing List

First-timer? Don't overthink it. The basics below cover 95% of camping. If you don't have any of this gear or want to skip the tent entirely, head to For People Who Don't Camp — there's a free gear-loan option and a cabin option, both work.

One absolute rule: no glass anywhere on the grounds. Park rule, strictly enforced.

Friday and Saturday dinners are communal. Drinks are BYOB. Bring whatever breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, and drinks you want.

The Essentials

Tent
Sleeping bag (or warm blankets)
Sleeping pad or air mattress
Pillow
Headlamp or flashlight (extra batteries)
Camp chair
Warm layers
Rain jacket/gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Hand warmers
Toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

Food & Drink

BYOB drinks (cans/plastic only — NO GLASS)
Cooler with ice
Water bottle
Coffee mug
Breakfast/lunch/snacks/desserts
Thursday dinner if arriving early
Plate/utensils/cup (or disposable)
Hot cocoa or cider packets
Ground coffee + way to make it

Nice to Have

Hammock
Blanket for hanging out
Cards/board games/yard games
Fishing gear (MO license required 16–64)
Bike or rollerblades (Katy Trail access)
Camp stove (optional — for cooking your own meals)
Portable lantern or string lights
Sunscreen & bug spray
Camp towel

Know Before You Go

Park Rules

A few ground rules to keep things respectful for the park.

Campfire at night
🔇Quiet hours: 10 PM – 6 AM. This is a park rule and it's enforced. Keep it mellow after 10.
🚫One absolute rule: no glass anywhere on the grounds. Park rule, strictly enforced. Cans, plastic, aluminum only. If it's glass, leave it in the car.
🔥Fires in fire rings only. We'll provide firewood for the community fire. Collecting wood in the park is prohibited.
🏊No swimming in the lake. Park rule — no exceptions. Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent ($10/hr).
⛰️Stay off the cliffs. The quarry walls are beautiful and genuinely dangerous. No climbing, no exceptions.
🗑️Pack it in, pack it out. Leave the campsite better than you found it. Respect this place.
🐕Dogs on leash only. Pets are welcome in the campsite but not on the beach or inside any structures.

Questions

FAQ

Tent camping is $10 per tent for Friday + Saturday. Add Thursday for $5. Max 3 people per tent. Cabins have a 2-night minimum: $130 for Friday + Saturday. Add Thursday for $65. Firewood is split across overnight adults, roughly $10–$20 per adult. Friday and Saturday dinners are split by dinner headcount, roughly $10–$15 per adult per dinner. Drinks are BYOB. Kids are free. Day guests only chip in for dinner if eating.
Totally fine. Come for one night, two nights, the whole thing, or just the day. Day guests have no lodging cost — just chip in for dinner if you’re eating with the group. Just be clear in the RSVP so we can plan lodging and dinner headcount.
Yes. Kids are welcome and free. Dogs are welcome at tent sites, leashed at all times. Dogs are not allowed in cabins, on the beach, or inside park structures. If you’re bringing a baby, kid, or dog, mention it in the RSVP notes.
This is the easy version. The only truly rustic part is sleeping in a tent. You can borrow gear for free from River City Outdoors or reach out to Alex about coordinating a cabin. Don’t let gear be the reason you skip Klondaroo.
Probably yes — just check with Alex first. Klondaroo isn't a public open invite, but guests-of-guests are welcome with a heads-up. Mention it in the notes when you RSVP.
Music is covered at Base Camp — speaker, sound, lights, the works. Bring a playlist if you feel strongly about the vibe.
We'll have tarps and covered areas at Base Camp. Pack a rain jacket and a tarp for your tent. Rain or shine, the weekend happens.
Yes. The quarry lake is catch-and-release fishing only, and a Missouri fishing license is required if you’re 16–64. The park also has paved trails and connects directly to the Katy Trail, so bikes and rollerblades are fair game.

Come Be Part of It

RSVP

Let us know who's in, where you're sleeping, and which communal dinners you're joining. Tent spots are limited, and people sharing a tent should RSVP together. Cabin interest should be coordinated with Alex. Thursday is optional, and Friday + Saturday communal dinners are split by dinner headcount.

In the notes below, mention if you:

  • · Want to bring someone
  • · Need help with gear
  • · Are bringing a baby or kid
  • · Are interested in a cabin

Day guests have no lodging cost — just chip in for dinner if you're eating with the group.

Lodging *
Adding Thursday night? *
Bringing a dog? *
Joining Friday communal dinner? *
Joining Saturday communal dinner? *

Form acting up? Text your host instead.

Quarry lake at Klondike Park