Important Dates:
Feb 2026: Reg Opens $60 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot at camp. This also gets you a camp t-shirt or onesie (or other swag, such as a camp bib) (regardless of whether you attend or have to cancel).
April 30th, 2025: First payment of $180.00 is due. If you can no longer make it please try and let us know during the weeks before.
May 30th, 2026: Final balance is due. This includes any optional activities and additions.
June 12-16th, 2026: Many campers will decide to arrive a day early in the afternoon/evening at ZCR. Please bring your own food on this day. Camp officially kicks off on the 17th. Many campers also choose to come in over the weekend and spend some time, and meet up in Las Vegas. We will complete all camp shopping on Monday, June 15th, and arrive at camp between 9 and 11 pm. Help with shopping and unloading is always appreciated.
June 17th, 2026: The official start of camp with breakfast served.
Not sure about going? Have questions? Join the “Friends of Zesty Cheese Ranch” Telegram to chat with other campers. Or join the Camp Zoom info session on
Wed Feb 18th at 7:00pm Pacific. DM “nachohusky” on telegram for the link.
Registration for 2026 is Opening Now
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Camp Reg Non-refundable Deposit: $60.00 - includes a badge, Camp T-Shirt OR Onesie (or other swag such as a camp bib), the deposit is non-refundable but you would still get your swag if you cannot attend camp later. If you don’t meet vetting requirements, you will be refunded $30 and get no swag. $30 of this fee is non-refundable to cover transaction fees and our time to do the interview.
Camp Dues: $420.00 - 1/2 due April 30th, balance due May 30th
water, sanitation, power, internet, misc camp infrastructure. Ice (lots and lots of it!) bottled water, soft drinks, basic beer, cider, or well drinks (self-serve).
Camp Meals are included in dues: Hot Breakfast Daily, snacks, late lunch, and a late dinner, and sometimes even a 2am grilled cheese!
These will be premium high-quality short-order cooked meals with plenty of options for all diets and picky eaters. This includes both traditional adult meals and themed “cubby meals” like dino nuggies + fries. These meals are cooked by the campers; see below.
Note: there are no day passes; it is the same price for all campers, and tickets are limited, so preference will be given to those who take time off work or travel to attend the entire event. You are also welcome to arrive early - but no meals will be provided on those pre-camp days. Lastly, you will be expected to do 2 volunteer shifts to help with Camp Chores like trash duty, cooking meals, washing dishes, etc. If you do not wish to volunteer at all you can pay someone else’s camp dues instead and have them do 4 shifts and simply enjoy the weekend off. We want everyone to be able to attend Camp.
Most guests will opt to arrive June 16th. There is a great diner within walking distance from the ranch and your support of the local businesses is appreciated.
Optional (+$$) Additions Due May 30th:
Slushie Pass (+FREE)
1906 Historic Schoolhouse Tour OR Haunted Hotel Tour
(private group, diapers/cub outfits OK) (+$25)Florence Mine Tour (+$25)
Speakeasy Access all weekend (+$100) or (+$40 single day)
Fancy intimate surprise (+$125)
Bed (+$99/night or included for select previous donors) contact Nacho directly to book a bed spot.
RV Spot (+$150 (7 days with full hookups) contact Nacho directly to book this; you will need to bring cash with you to pay for the spot.
The Speakeasy is an intimate bar offering single-origin pour-over coffee and nitro cold brew, sparkling water, assorted bar snacks, wine, local Nevada whiskey flights, tequila tastings, frozen blended drinks, and a large selection of craft cocktails with imported ingredients. A survey will be sent to members to help create the menu.
Sample Cocktail Menu from Zesty Cheese Estate