About Camping
Limited camping is available to participants only, under the following rules.
Guilds and Vendors:
- Camping is allowed in or behind display space as long as all visible equipment is appropriate period equipment.
- 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: 10 PM – 7:00 AM. There are no showers or supplemental water.
Trailer and RV Camping
- Limited, by reservation only, in the front of festival parking
- Specify motor home, camping trailer and truck, or standard truck with a camper bed attached.
- Prices: RV $10; trailer & truck $10; truck with a camper bed attached $5
- Provide camping vehicle information on the all applications
- Please park close to neighbors to leave room for others
- Observe quiet time: 10 PM – 7 PM
Laguna Lake Park Regulations:
- The park has been designated a non-smoking area by the city of San Luis Obispo.
Prohibited Items:
- No fires, smoking, vaping, or BBQs in tent camping or RV areas – NONE! This means there is no smoking/vaping or any form of heat units allowed, electrical or otherwise, unless designated for specific food vendors inside park grounds.
- Smoking is permitted inside your vehicle per California State Law. Please not that hanging your arm outside of your vehicle while smoking is not considered inside 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 at 10 pm
- Respect and consideration for neighbors is appreciated
Alternative Offsite 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