ENCRID & Friends Camping Trip at Goose Creek State Park

2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC 27889

Eastern NCRID hosts the free ENCRID & Friends Camping Trip at Goose Creek State Park Campground in Washington, North Carolina, bringing friends from the Deaf community and interpreting community together for a weekend of outdoor recreation and connection. This North Carolina Deaf community event offers camping, yard games, cards and board games, nature walks, opportunities to explore downtown Washington, NC, and a Saturday evening S'mores Social. Friends who cannot camp are welcome to attend Saturday's activities.

Dates: Friday, October 16–Sunday, October 18, 2026
Times: Check-in is Friday at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday activities run 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., with s'mores at 7:30 p.m.; check-out is Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Goose Creek State Park Campground, 2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC 27889.

Cost: Free. Campers should bring a tent and their camping supplies. Registration is required by September 30, 2026, including for Saturday-only guests. Attendees should use the registration form linked in Eastern NCRID's original event post.