Campground Rules & Regulations

Who can camp

75 milesCamping is available to approved participants who live more than 75 miles from the Festival site.

• Camping is available only to approved Festival participants who live more than 75 miles from the Festival site, unless the Festival approves an exception.
• Every overnight person must register individually, including children.
• Every overnight person must have the appropriate Festival photo credential.
• Camping fees must be paid in full at check-in unless another arrangement has been approved in writing.
• Booth owners or participating organizations are responsible for unpaid camping fees owed by members of their crew.
• Camping privileges apply only to registered participants and approved occupants.
• Do not loan, transfer, sublet or give your campsite to someone else.

Check-in & credentials

• Complete camping registration before staying overnight.
• Every camper must have their own Festival photo credential.
• Parents or guardians register minor children through the credential system and accept the applicable rules on their behalf.
• Campground staff may verify credentials and registration at any time.
• Your campsite and vehicle permits are valid only for the location and purpose for which they were issued.

Campsites

• Campsites are assigned or approved by campground staff.
• Do not move, trade, enlarge or create a campsite without approval.
• Keep your RV, camper, vehicle, awning, tent, furniture and other equipment within your assigned space.
• Nothing may extend into roads, neighboring campsites, fire lanes or emergency access areas.
• Keep your campsite clean, orderly and safe throughout your stay.
• Do not attach equipment to trees, Festival buildings, utility equipment or other Festival property without permission.
• Secure awnings, canopies and outdoor equipment against wind and severe weather.
• Ropes, cords, stakes and guy lines may not create a trip or vehicle hazard.
• Camping equipment and temporary setups may not become permanent structures.

Camping units normally permitted

• camping trailers
• travel trailers
• motor homes
• popup campers

Tent camping

Tent camping requires individual approval before setup.

• Do not establish a tent site without approval from campground staff.
• Children may not stay overnight in tents.
• Pets may not stay in tents.
• Tent camping is limited to the location approved by campground staff.
• Tent equipment must remain within the assigned area and may not obstruct roads or emergency access.

Booth camping

Camping at a booth is separate from campground camping and requires approval.

• Booth camping is generally limited to the booth owner, manager or other approved booth personnel.
• Sleeping or establishing an overnight living area inside a booth requires Festival approval.
• Camping is permitted only in booth locations approved for overnight use.
• Do not camp overnight in an interior Festival booth or other unapproved location.
• Booth camping remains subject to all applicable Participant Rules, fire requirements and electrical requirements.
• A booth that fails required fire or electrical safety standards may not be used for overnight sleeping until the problem is corrected.

Vehicles & parking

5 mphThe speed limit everywhere on Festival property is 5 mph.

• One vehicle may be parked at each campsite with the appropriate campground vehicle permit.
• Display the campground vehicle permit where it can be easily seen.
• Additional vehicles must park in employee parking unless another location has been approved.
• A campground vehicle pass allows parking at your registered campsite only.
• A campground pass does not authorize parking behind a booth.
• If you are camping at a booth and want a vehicle parked there, that vehicle must have one of the booth’s authorized vehicle passes.
• Keep roads, gates, fire lanes and emergency access clear at all times.
• Do not park where your vehicle blocks another campsite, utility connection or operational area.
• Vehicle movement may be restricted during Festival operating hours or periods of heavy pedestrian traffic.
• Emergency, Festival operations and authorized service vehicles have priority.
• Follow staff directions whenever moving a vehicle on Festival property.

Visitors & access

The campground is a participant area, not public camping or an alternate Festival entrance.

• Anyone staying overnight must be registered and credentialed.
• Visitors must check in or register as directed before entering participant camping areas.
• During Festival weekends, anyone using participant access must be working or otherwise specifically authorized to be on site.
• Campground access may not be used to avoid purchasing Festival admission.
• Visitors may not drive onto Festival property unless their vehicle has the appropriate authorization.
• Visitor access may be limited or suspended when necessary for operations, safety or site security.

Pets

Pets stay hereRegistered dogs and cats may stay in the campground. Personal pets may not enter the Festival village.

• Only dogs and cats are permitted unless another animal has been specifically approved.
• Pets must be registered with campground staff.
• Applicable campground pet rules and fees apply.
• Personal pets may not enter the Festival village or public Festival site.
• Pets may not stay overnight in tents.
• Owners are responsible for controlling their animals and cleaning up after them.
• Animals may not create a nuisance, safety problem or repeated disturbance.
• Service animals and other legally protected access are handled in accordance with applicable law.

Fire, grills & fuel

Fire safetyEvery campsite must have a current, properly tagged 10 lb ABC fire extinguisher.

• No campfires.
• No charcoal fires.
• No tiki torches.
• No other unapproved open flames.
• Approved propane or gas grills may be used outdoors.
• Grills must be used on a stable surface and kept safely away from combustible materials.
• Propane cylinders and other approved fuels must be upright, secured and in good condition.
• Gas, propane and other fuel containers may not be stored inside or underneath Festival buildings.
• Do not leave active cooking equipment unattended.

Electrical

Festival electrical capacity is limited.

• Extension cords must be heavy-duty, outdoor-rated and minimum 12-gauge.
• Cords must be in good condition and less than five years old.
• GFCI protection is required.
• No household or light-duty extension cords.
• No extension cords longer than 50 feet.
• No daisy-chaining extension cords.
• Do not connect multiple extension cords from one outlet in a way that overloads the circuit.
• Electrical connections must be protected from weather.
• Cords must be positioned so they do not create a trip or vehicle hazard.
• Do not alter, tap into or connect to Festival electrical service without authorization.
• Space heaters are not permitted.
• Air conditioners may not be operated during Festival operating hours.
• Limited 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service may be available.
• Electrical availability is not guaranteed and may be first-come, first-served.
• Additional electrical use may be subject to additional charges.

Water & wastewater

• Grey water may be discharged only in the campground and only in the manner directed by campground staff.
• Grey water may not be discharged elsewhere on Festival property.
• Do not dump sewage, grease, chemicals or other prohibited waste onto the ground.
• Do not discharge waste into ditches, drains, creeks or waterways.
• Use approved holding tanks and disposal methods where required.
• If you are unsure where something may be discharged or disposed of, contact the Campground Manager before doing it.

Quiet hours

Quiet hours10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. No drumming after 6:00 PM.

• Be considerate of neighboring campers.
• Keep music, voices and other noise at a level that does not disturb surrounding campsites.
• No drumming after 6:00 PM.
• Repeated or serious disturbances may result in loss of campground privileges.

Children

• Children must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult at all times.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for the conduct of children in their care.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for damage caused by children in their care.
• Children may not roam restricted areas or Festival property unsupervised.
• Children may not stay overnight in tents.

Showers & shared facilities

• Keep showers, privies and shared campground facilities clean.
• Do not leave personal items, supplies or trash in the shower house.
• Do not wash dishes in the shower house.
• Do not tamper with plumbing, electrical pedestals, privies or other campground utilities.
• Excessive mess, damage or misuse may result in a cleanup charge and/or loss of campground privileges.

Trash & disposal

• Take campground and campsite trash to the designated campground roll-off or disposal area.
• Break down all cardboard boxes before disposal.
• Small 8-yard dumpsters are reserved for Festival-day operating trash.

Do not fill the 8-yard dumpsters with

• campsite cleanouts
• large amounts of cardboard
• furniture
• appliances
• tents or canopies
• construction debris
• other bulky materials

• Keeping the small dumpsters available is essential during Festival weekends.
• Do not leave trash, boxes or unwanted items on the ground beside dumpsters.
• Furniture, appliances, construction debris and other large or unusual items require permission before disposal.
• Large-item and special disposal may be subject to a dumping fee.
• Campers are responsible for keeping their own campsite and surrounding area clean.
• Materials left behind may be removed at the camper’s expense.

Mail & deliveries

• Participant mail and deliveries must go to the Festival’s designated mail or delivery location.
• Delivery vehicles may not drive through Festival property or the campground without authorization.
• RV, trailer, freight or other large deliveries must be coordinated with Festival or campground staff in advance.
• Campers are responsible for arranging any required signatures, payments or special delivery instructions.
• Pick up packages promptly.
• The Festival’s mail and delivery area is not a long-term storage area.
• Certified or carrier-restricted items remain the participant’s responsibility.

Emergencies & safety concerns

In an emergencyFor a fire, medical emergency, immediate threat to life or other situation requiring emergency services, call 911 and notify Festival staff as soon as possible.

For most on-site problems, contact Festival staff or the Campground Manager immediately. Because Festival staff are already on property and know the site, they can often get the correct person to your location quickly.

• Do not block emergency vehicles.
• Do not enter an active emergency area unless directed.
• Report unsafe conditions promptly.
• During severe weather or another site emergency, campers may be directed to shelter, evacuate, move vehicles or secure equipment.
• Follow directions from Festival staff and emergency personnel.

Conduct & camping privileges

Camping is a privilege connected to Festival participation.

• Conduct that creates a safety problem or materially disrupts other campers may result in removal from the campground.
• Serious or repeated violations of campground or Participant Rules may result in loss of camping privileges.
• Unpaid camping fees, unauthorized occupants or misuse of campground access may also result in loss of camping privileges.
• Loss of campground privileges does not create a right to a refund unless otherwise required by the participant’s applicable agreement.

Moving out

The campground closes one week after the final Festival day.

• Exact move-out dates and hours will be published each season.
• Remove all personal property, camping equipment, temporary structures and trash by the move-out deadline.
• All visible signs of camping must be removed.
• Leave your campsite clean.
• Property remaining after campground closing may be treated as abandoned and removed.
• Cleanup, removal and disposal costs may be charged to the responsible camper or participating organization.