Everything You Wanted to Know about Camping*
*But were afraid to ask
Camping is permitted on the Festival grounds only with a ticket and a camping pass. Camping passes are assigned on a next-best-available basis, and may be renewed annually. 2012 Festival camping is SOLD OUT.
Don’t miss out on a campsite in 2013! You may call the box office to be placed on the 2013 Festival camping contact list. When we begin taking reservations for 2013, the BWCMF Box Office will contact you. If your name is on this list, you will will be first in line to reserve a new site. 541-345-WCMF (9263)
For fans who did not get a camping pass before they sold out, we’ve partnerd with area hotels that are just a hop, skip, and jump away from the Festival. Reserve a room today!
Camping & Parking Placards
I received my ticket order, but it didn’t have my parking and camping passes. Don’t worry, we didn’t forget! We’ll be mailing out parking and camping placards in late Spring.
Check In / Out
RV and tent campers may arrive as early as noon on Thursday, August 16 to check-in, and stay as late as noon on Monday, August 20 to check-out.
Vehicles
Parking for one vehicle is included with each camping pass, additional vehicles passes can be purchased for $20 each. Purchase your vehicle passes through the box office prior to the Festival or when you arrive on Festival property. ALL vehicles must have a pass or it will not be allowed past the property entrance, there are no exceptions to this rule.
RV Camp Spaces
RV camp spaces are designed to accommodate six adults and are 30' wide x 50' deep. One RV, and, if you like, one small tent are permitted on your RV site. The Festival grounds are located on a working ranch, there are no hookups for RV camping.
Tent Camp Spaces
Tent camp spaces are designed to accommodate six adults and are 30' wide x 50' deep. Two tents are permitted on your tent site.
Camp Hosts
Camp hosts are available in each camping area to assist campers in finding their sites and to answer any Festival related questions. Our Camp Hosts are there for your safety, assistance, and to ensure your Festival experience is a pleasant one.
Quiet Time
Linn County, where the Festival is located, has an ordinance that must be observed by all campers. This means voices must be quiet by midnight, generators shut off, singalongs reduced to the slightest of murmurs, and all whooping and hollering canned for the night. This code is stricly enforced by both on-site security as well as the Linn County Sheriff. At 9am it's game on, until then, nighty night little camper.
Sanitation Services
All camping areas include portable toilet facilities, hand washing units, and complimentary trash pickup. RV water fill and dump services are available by appointment for an additional fee. Check with your camp host or your information brochure when you arrive on the property.
Water
Potable water is available at the Water Station located at the property entrance. This water is for campers’ water jugs, not RV tanks. RVs in need of a tank fill must contact the potable water service, located on-site, or fill their tank prior to entering the Festival grounds.
Showers
Shower facilities are located on-site and are open from 7am to 7pm. Campers may purchase a three-pack of shower passes on the ticket page, by calling the box office, or on site from one of the attendants at the showers. Pre-purchased shower vouchers can be picked up at the showers. Shower times cannot be prescheduled.
Safety & Courtesy
No loud noise in camping area after midnight, this includes generators. No dumping of grey or waste water on Festival property. See your camp host to make dumping arrangements.
Animals
Pets are allowed on a leash in your campsite. Campers are expected to clean up after their pets.
Campfires & Cooking
Propane grills and above ground propane fire pits may be used to prepare your outside food and beverages at your campsite. Campfires, wood burning, and charcoal grills are not permitted; PROPANE ONLY, this is strictly enforced. If it makes a spark, leave it at home.
Rules Schmools! What if I don’t want to follow them?
It’s very simple: if you don’t follow the rules, you’ll be asked to leave. If you don't leave, you’re trespassing. If you’re trespassing, one of Linn County’s friendly Sheriff's deputies will escort you out.
