Fall Equinox Sunset Beach Bonfire

Camping Noire creates joyful, restorative outdoor experiences for Black women through hiking, camping, seasonal adventures, workshops, and community gatherings. Rooted in representation, safety, and sisterhood, we offer intentional spaces for Black women to reconnect with nature, themselves, and each other.Founded by Tasheea Nicholson, Camping Noire is dedicated to expanding visibility and belonging in outdoor spaces while nurturing wellness, confidence, and community care. Whether you’re new to the outdoors or returning to it, our events invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and take up space in nature without code‑switching, pressure, or performance.Camping Noire also welcomes aligned partnerships and sponsorships that support our mission of creating accessible, affirming outdoor experiences for Black women.We’re so glad you’re here — your next moment of joy and restoration awaits.

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Unwind with the ladies of Camping Noire at this bonfire and picnic on the beautiful Island Beach landscape.

Island Beach State Park

Camping Noire Seasonal Adventures

A joyful series of seasonal outdoor experiences for Black women to unwind, connect, and play in nature — from beach days to bonfires to water adventures.

Bring your blanket or beach chair and enjoy a huge bonfire while listening to some great music with your Camping Noire sisterfriends. Surrounded by parklands, beach dunes, and water, we’ll ki-ki and dance the night away as we watch the sunset on the horizon.

<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>WILL TICKETS BE SOLD AT THE EVENT? No, all tickets must be purchased in advance via online ticketing, but mainly because we need to keep a tight headcount before additional beach permits are required. CAN I COME ALONE? You are more than welcome to come on your own. In fact, we encourage it! The Camping Noire sisterhood is a circle of dope womxn, and there will be plenty of opportunities to form new friendships! CAN MY KIDS COME? Absolutely, children up to age 13 years old are free to attend. However, children 13 and up must be registered to ensure a beach access wristband is available. ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes. Island Beach permits pets, but they must be leashed. WILL FOOD BE PROVIDED? We invite you to bring your bonfire dinner, but Camping Noire will provide light snacks and s'mores. ARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED? According to local ordinances, possessing alcohol on the beach is illegal, and citations can carry hefty fines and even jail time if these guidelines are not followed. IS SMOKING PERMITTED? No. New Jersey prohibits smoking products or devices in parks and beaches. As with alcohol, citations can carry hefty fines and even jail time if these guidelines are not followed. WHERE SHOULD I PARK? There is plenty of free parking in the area. For safety reasons, the actual location of where we will be parking and gathering will be provided to registrants two (2) days before the event. IS THIS EVENT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Yes! Island Park Beach provides beach wheelchairs and ramps to ensure everyone can access the beach. WHAT IF IT RAINS? If the weather is a washout, the scheduled rain date will be Saturday, October 5. Ongoing weather updates will be sent to registrants. CAN I SELL MY GOODS/SERVICES? We want to support every sister-owned business, and if you wish to vend at any Camping Noire event, there is a $35 fee, and you must bring your own table/blanket. There are no available outlets. Contact us for a vendor application. Until we approve your vendor application, we ask that you do not attend with the intent to vend. All patrons selling without approval will be asked to leave and not receive a refund.<h3> </h3>ARE THERE ALTERNATE PAYMENT OPTIONS? To bypass the Eventbrite fees, complete the event registration form here on Eventbrite, enter "3RDPARTYPAYEE" as the promo code during checkout, and submit. From there, proceed to CashApp to complete the payment ($CampingNoire). We will not follow up for incomplete payments, and final event details will not be provided to unregistered participants, so don't hesitate to confirm receipt.<h3>Any more questions? Just email us at info@campingnoire.com!</h3>

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Fall Equinox Sunset Beach Bonfire

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