September 21-24, 2023 - Sawtooth Lodge, Grandjean, Idaho - A gathering of camper vans and overlanders starting on the autumnal equinox at the gateway to the Sawtooth Mountains. Enjoy live music, natural hot springs, amazing trails, while camping with us featuring on-site restrooms, hot showers, geothermal pool, lodge with dining menu.
General Information
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Schedule

Vanquinox is an informal gathering so there’s not a formal agenda but as activities such as group hikes, live music, bike rides firm up they’ll …

About Vanquinox

Vanquinox originated around the campfires at Syncro Solstice yearning for a planned opportunity for van enthusiasts to get together more than once a year, landing …

2020 Event Gallery an event dubbed “Synquinox”

Vanquinox is happening at Sawtooth Lodge, nestled right up that valley seen in this photo at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains
Aerial view of 2020 event at Sawtooth Lodge
Drone view of the waterfall a very short walk from the camping area at Sawtooth Lodge
Possibly the last photo of Curtis’ beautiful Syncro before he hit a deer on the way back home from this event. Luckily Curtis was not harmed and the van has been restored better than ever.
Dispersed camping a short distance away from Sawtooth Lodge on the South Fork of the Payette
The South Fork in fall has gem clear waters and many opportunities for fly fishing, cliff jumping, rafting, kayaking, and dispersed camping along the banks. Unfortunately the only warm water you’ll find is at the hot springs along the river.
The Sawtooths stay pretty chilly most of the year so you’re likely able to find huckleberries in the area well into September
Managed to get the ONE parking spot right at the natural springs, everyone else has to walk in a ways
Michael Howard’s Syncro is dope
New van friends who joined the 2020 event after crossing paths with another van headed to Sawtooth Lodge
Bob approves of Sawtooth Lodge
This gorgeous lake is a 10.3 mile out and back hike from the Grandjean Trailhead
Waterfall
One of the dozens of waterfalls between the Grandjean trailhead and Trail Creek Lakes in the Sawtooth Range
Natural Hot Springs about 1/4 mile from Sawtooth Lodge
Can’t get a much better soak than the gem clear waters at Sacajawea Hot Spring on the South Fork of the Payette River. No sulphur smell at all!
@trimom208 hanging out in @zappvanagon
Hoping whoever ends up owning this incredible van brings it back to Vanquinox this year!
Just as beautiful as other lakes in the Sawtooths but much less crowded than lakes accessed from trailheads on the east side of the range.
Head in to the Sawtooth Wilderness to experience untamed alpine terrain
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