2026 Grand Design Owners Capital Rally

***3-6-26*** UPDATE FOR CAPITAL RALLY.

Here's the info everyone has been waiting for! Please see below for our 2026 rally pricing. Updated instructions on how to register will be posted the week of March 16th. Registration will now open Friday, March 27th. (Previous announcements had targeted March 20, 2026.)

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU CALL OR EMAIL THE CHERRY HILL PARK PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OPENING, YOU WILL BE PLACED LAST IN THE RESERVATION QUE WHEN IT OPENS ON MARCH 27TH. THIS MEANS YOU MOST LIKELY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SECURE A SPOT AND WIND UP WAITLISTED.

There is a ton of info in this post, so please read through carefully so you are prepared for the big day.

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30AM, FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026.

Join your wagon masters, Patti and Donald Stramer, at the Grand Design RV Owners Capital Rally. We’re returning to the premier camping destination in the Washington, DC area--Cherry Hill Park!

The rally kicks off Wednesday, October 14th and closes Sunday morning, October 18th.

During the rally, enjoy

• Meeting other owners or relaxing on your own
• Seminars on popular RV or RV-lifestyle topics
• Meeting Grand Design RV team members
• GDRV show rigs, courtesy of our local dealer sponsor, Beckley’s RV
• Social activities throughout the rally schedule
• Vendors, Raffles, contests and more!
• Halloween/fall fun. Site decoration contests, costume parade, kids trick or treat and the THIRD year for the Grand Design Haunted House! Who knows what can happen at an RV rally during the spooky season?

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING CHERRY HILL PARK’S HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: Any guest who may want to stay through the weekend following the rally (October 23rd through the 25th ) must book through that entire weekend, at regular site rates. This is Cherry Hill Park’s policy for their event.

RALLY PRICING:

CHERRY HILL PARK: Rally site rates are available Monday, October 12th through Tuesday October 20th. All resort base rates include up to 6 people and 1 vehicle.

If arriving or departing outside of the above dates, please request pricing from the concierge when booking.

• Standard back-in sites: $95-$100/ per night. Each standard back-in site comes with 30/50 amp electric, sewer, water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, fire ring and a picnic table. Accommodates rigs up to 40'. NEW FOR 2026: YOU MAY REQUEST/LOCK IN A PARTICULAR CAMP SITE (EXAMPLE: 1422). IF THE SITE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR REQUESTED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES, THE FEE IS $100/PER NIGHT. IF YOU ALLOW THE RESORT TO ASSIGN YOUR STANDARD BACK-IN SITE, THE FEE IS $95/NIGHT. THIS LOCK RATE ONLY APPLIES TO THE STANDARD BACK-IN SITES, WHICH TYPICALLY ARE LOCATED IN THE 1400S ALONG BADLAND GULCH.
• Premium back-in sites: $106/per night (upgrade over standard back-in sites) 30/50 amp electric, sewer, water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, fire ring, brick patio w/ wrought-iron furniture and charcoal grill.
• Premium pull-through sites: Rates begin at $120/night. The resort will confirm pricing when you book your site. Each premium pull-through site comes with 30/50 amp electric, sewer, water, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, brick patio, wrought iron furniture, and charcoal grill. Accommodates rigs up to 60' total length.
• Golf carts: There are a limited number of golf carts available to rent. If you need a cart, they are $80+taxes/day for a 4-seater or $160+taxes/day for a 6-seater. Please confirm pricing with the concierge when reserving your cart. Private golf carts are permitted with a $5 registration fee/proof of insurance at registration or a $10 fee, if you register at check-in. Please check with the resort for the latest rules regarding private carts. There is parking available near the pavilion where the seminars and meals take place. Golf cart shuttles to and from events will also be available.

EVENTBRITE RALLY TICKET PRICE: $125 + EVENTBRITE FEE

Includes 2 adults and up to 2 children (17 years old and under). Only one (1) Eventbrite ticket is required. If you have additional adults or children traveling with you in your rig, please let the wagon masters know by sending an email to capitalgdownersrally@gmail.com. Additional fees to cover meals may be required. Due to limited seating, outside guests of attendees will not be allowed into rally events.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:

EVENTBRITE RALLY TICKET: Eventbrite rally ticket refunds are NOT guaranteed. A refund MAY be available if we can fill your spot from our waitlist. Refunds DO NOT include Eventbrite's processing fees. ABSOLUTELY NO EVENTBRITE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025.

CHERRY HILL PARK (CHP) at the time of this post, CHP collects a 1-night deposit at the time of booking; remaining balances are automatically processed to the card on file 7 days prior to the arrival date. Guests booking within 7 days of their arrival date must pay the total cost of their stay at the time of booking. For the first 7 days after a booking is placed (as long as the arrival date is more than 2 weeks away), CHP offers free modifications and a full refund for any cancellations. From 1 week after booking until 2 weeks prior to the arrival date, CHP will keep 25% of the deposit for any cancellations, but guests may modify their reservation for free. From 2 weeks before arrival until 1 day before arrival, CHP keeps 50% of the deposit for any cancellations, and guests may modify their reservation for a fee of 25% of the deposit. For same-day modifications or cancellations, CHP will keep 50% of your deposit, and for "no-shows" (any reservations not cancelled by check-in time), there will be no refunds or modifications allowed, CHP will keep the amount paid in full. Please see CHP’s website for any new or additional cancellation policies.