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
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