About Camping
Limited camping is available to participants only, under the following rules.
Guilds and Vendors:
- Camping allowed within booth space or behind (with additional paid square footage)
- No modern camping equipment is visible during festival hours
Designated Camping Areas:
- Limited tent and dry camping area behind the festival (first-come, first-served)
- Follow signs and staff/security directions
- Be considerate and camp close to neighbors to leave room for others
- Observe quiet time
Trailer and RV Parking:
- Limited, by reservation only, in the front of festival parking
- Specify RV, trailer & truck, or truck with a camper attached
- Prices: RV $10; trailer & truck $10; truck with a camper attached $5
- Provide camping vehicle information on the vendor application
- Please park close to neighbors to leave room for others
- Observe quiet time
Laguna Lake Park Regulations:
- Designated non-smoking area under San Luis Obispo City Parks jurisdiction
Prohibited Items:
- No fires, smoking, vaping, or BBQs in tent camping or RV areas – NONE
- If you must smoke, so in your vehicle
- Security 24/7 starting Friday night
- Compliance with City of San Luis Obispo’s municipal and fire codes is mandatory
- Failure to comply may impact future festivals at Laguna Lake Park and result in citations
- Be aware that there are neighbors across the lake. We do not want to annoy them with noise.
Quiet Time:
- In-booth campers, dry camp, and RV camping quiet time at 10 pm
- Respect and consideration for neighbors appreciated
Alternative Camping Options:
- El Chorro Regional Park (20 minutes north) offers larger group camping with amenities
- Reservations are highly recommended due to the summer demand
- Local hotels/motels are available, though prices may be high during this season
- See our LODGING INFORMATION page here