camping question

[bmore]

I'm in and pretty excited about it. Last year stayed at Wintergreen and rode the shuttle but missed some sets and did not really get out to the campsites. This year, I plan on camping. Leaning in the tent-only direction but had a facilities question.  Is there a difference in the water/porta-john/shower facilities between tent-only and carcamping. I have read all of the other pros/cons but can't remember the setup. Things were pretty altered last year due to the storm. Thanks and can't wait.

[suebhunny]

There should be portas and water located throughout all the GA camping areas. I think showers were limited to only one area...but I can't be sure. I never use them. I just baby wipe and wash my hair once in the middle of the fest with a solar shower. Does the trick for a lot less money.

[southernman]

The setup changes every year, so i can answer based on past years, doesn't mean it will be the same this year...

There is one Shower place. It is out near the Woods stage. So it might be near your car camping, it might not. It is not real close to the GA Tent camping, but its not a horrible walk either. We did it our first year, but the water "pressure" consists of a couple drips, so we have a shower tent and bag now.

The port-o-pots were not terribly great, especially last year. They weren't great the year before either, but a bit more numerous so they didn't get destroyed quite as quickly. I tried to use the ones at Blue Ridge Bowl. We can also do a camp pooper and may do that this year. More of a problem for the wife than me.

There was a water trolley right in the middle of GA Tent both years. Last year it never got filled or turned on after the storm. Again, we were self-sufficient in that area.

The walk to the stage from GA tent was great year 2, not as good last year as there was a long-way round. No clue for this year.

[lynch]

First time going to this festival and very excited to say the least! I've got tent only camping and a couple GA tix as well as the $30 car parking pass. My friends and I are thinking of flying in and then renting a car and getting to the festival that way. I've spent a few hours going through all the threads and it looks like taking a rental may be a good option. If we do that, any idea roughly how far we'll need to carry stuff from where we can park the car to where we'll be camping at? Like a football field or so or more like a half a mile? The length of the walk will probably determine how much gear we bring....Also, am I reading it correctly that showers may be available, we'll probably just have to walk a ways and maybe pay for them? Furthermore, it sounds like there's a fairly long line and delay to get in and get set up. If we can swing it, we'll fly in to Lynchburg or Charlottesville early and then get to the venue early. How many hours before the start of the event do we need to get there to beat the bulk of the rush? Also, does the rush to get in consist of different lines (RV, Car camping only, tent only) and maybe some take much longer than others? I know I asked a lot of question. Any information is much appreciated! I look forward to dancing my ass off with everyone!

[mccjeff]

I think you should have gotten the tent only camping pass. The $30 parking pass is not for camping. It is for people staying off site.

[mccjeff]

And if you are planning on flying into Lynchburg or Charlottesville get ready to pay. Richmond or even DC, RDU orGreensboro, NC are much bigger airports with more fights and better rates.

[hondo]

Feb 19, 2016 13:09:35 GMT -5 lynch said:

First time going to this festival and very excited to say the least! I've got tent only camping and a couple GA tix as well as the $30 car parking pass. My friends and I are thinking of flying in and then renting a car and getting to the festival that way. I've spent a few hours going through all the threads and it looks like taking a rental may be a good option. If we do that, any idea roughly how far we'll need to carry stuff from where we can park the car to where we'll be camping at? Like a football field or so or more like a half a mile? The length of the walk will probably determine how much gear we bring....Also, am I reading it correctly that showers may be available, we'll probably just have to walk a ways and maybe pay for them? Furthermore, it sounds like there's a fairly long line and delay to get in and get set up. If we can swing it, we'll fly in to Lynchburg or Charlottesville early and then get to the venue early. How many hours before the start of the event do we need to get there to beat the bulk of the rush? Also, does the rush to get in consist of different lines (RV, Car camping only, tent only) and maybe some take much longer than others? I know I asked a lot of question. Any information is much appreciated! I look forward to dancing my ass off with everyone!

In year 1, I was coming in separate from my buddies in the RV and had a car parking pass. They ended up stuck in the Field of Tears and Broken Dreams for so long, by the time I rolled in they were still there. I grabbed a few essentials (beer cooler, clothes, etc.) and jumped into the RV with them. We got parked up on RV ridge which was a serious hike from where my car was (with the pop up, cooking gear, food). We paid one of the golf cart guys to take us there and back. It was the wisest investment of the weekend.

[southernman]

Feb 19, 2016 13:09:35 GMT -5 lynch said:

First time going to this festival and very excited to say the least! I've got tent only camping and a couple GA tix as well as the $30 car parking pass. My friends and I are thinking of flying in and then renting a car and getting to the festival that way. I've spent a few hours going through all the threads and it looks like taking a rental may be a good option. If we do that, any idea roughly how far we'll need to carry stuff from where we can park the car to where we'll be camping at? Like a football field or so or more like a half a mile? The length of the walk will probably determine how much gear we bring....Also, am I reading it correctly that showers may be available, we'll probably just have to walk a ways and maybe pay for them? Furthermore, it sounds like there's a fairly long line and delay to get in and get set up. If we can swing it, we'll fly in to Lynchburg or Charlottesville early and then get to the venue early. How many hours before the start of the event do we need to get there to beat the bulk of the rush? Also, does the rush to get in consist of different lines (RV, Car camping only, tent only) and maybe some take much longer than others? I know I asked a lot of question. Any information is much appreciated! I look forward to dancing my ass off with everyone!

So, again the big caveat is we can only answer based on past years, which is not necessarily predictive....

You only need the tent-camping pass.  The car parking pass is for day attendees.

We have done GA tent the past two years.  Both years we basically walked our stuff the distance of crossing a road.  Last year lots of people dropped stuff off at a space with their car or parked their car in their tent only site.  That's not how it was supposed to go, but that's how it turned out.  Some people bring a wagon to haul their stuff but we haven't and haven't needed it.  
Yes, there are crappy showers a little wlak away, they have cost $10 per shower in past years.

Entry logistics have been a big problem in Lockns short history, so we are all hoping they do better in that area.  There is no way to be very predictive about this. We arrived by 5AM both of the last 2 years and were set up by 8:30 the first year and maybe by 10 last year.  Some people waited much longer in line.  VIP and RV go in one road.  All the GA car camping and tent only camping go in through the field.  They sort/direct you once you are inside.  

[lynch]

Feb 19, 2016 13:21:05 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

And if you are planning on flying into Lynchburg or Charlottesville get ready to pay. Richmond or even DC, RDU orGreensboro, NC are much bigger airports with more fights and better rates.

Oh ok, that makes sense.  I suppose we'll probably do that and fly into a bigger airport and drive a little further.  We haven't looked into rental cars or flights yet or anything, but will be in the next few days.  Also, in regards to the parking pass, I thought that may have been a waste and came with the tent ticket, but wasn't sure and it was cheap enough, so got it anyways.....Really appreciate the info!  I don't travel/camp much outside of Denver for shows, so I guess I'm at the tail end of the learning curve....Last time I left the city was for Fare the Well in Chicago last year and getting tix the morning they went on sale was such a cluster.  I kind of had that mentality this morning to snatch everything as soon as I could before everything sold out, but it appears tix, camping, etc. take a little while to sell out and may not  

[southernman]

Well, check your options. I sometimes fly my daughter into Charlottesville for the same (or very close) price as I can get her into Dulles. Sometimes it is a lot more expensive. Depends on time of year and what airline you are flying on...

[lynch]

Feb 19, 2016 13:29:43 GMT -5 southernman said:

Feb 19, 2016 13:09:35 GMT -5 lynch said:

First time going to this festival and very excited to say the least! I've got tent only camping and a couple GA tix as well as the $30 car parking pass. My friends and I are thinking of flying in and then renting a car and getting to the festival that way. I've spent a few hours going through all the threads and it looks like taking a rental may be a good option. If we do that, any idea roughly how far we'll need to carry stuff from where we can park the car to where we'll be camping at? Like a football field or so or more like a half a mile? The length of the walk will probably determine how much gear we bring....Also, am I reading it correctly that showers may be available, we'll probably just have to walk a ways and maybe pay for them? Furthermore, it sounds like there's a fairly long line and delay to get in and get set up. If we can swing it, we'll fly in to Lynchburg or Charlottesville early and then get to the venue early. How many hours before the start of the event do we need to get there to beat the bulk of the rush? Also, does the rush to get in consist of different lines (RV, Car camping only, tent only) and maybe some take much longer than others? I know I asked a lot of question. Any information is much appreciated! I look forward to dancing my ass off with everyone!

So, again the big caveat is we can only answer based on past years, which is not necessarily predictive....

You only need the tent-camping pass.  The car parking pass is for day attendees.

We have done GA tent the past two years.  Both years we basically walked our stuff the distance of crossing a road.  Last year lots of people dropped stuff off at a space with their car or parked their car in their tent only site.  That's not how it was supposed to go, but that's how it turned out.  Some people bring a wagon to haul their stuff but we haven't and haven't needed it.  
Yes, there are crappy showers a little wlak away, they have cost $10 per shower in past years.

Entry logistics have been a big problem in Lockns short history, so we are all hoping they do better in that area.  There is no way to be very predictive about this. We arrived by 5AM both of the last 2 years and were set up by 8:30 the first year and maybe by 10 last year.  Some people waited much longer in line.  VIP and RV go in one road.  All the GA car camping and tent only camping go in through the field.  They sort/direct you once you are inside.  

This was very helpful and detailed, thanks!  That's something I noticed reading all the threads to, is that every year things have been slightly different and maybe even partially because of bad storms.  I'm crossing my fingers the weather doesn't cause a cancellation of any of the performances like in years past.

[mccjeff]

Feb 19, 2016 13:40:31 GMT -5 lynch said:

Feb 19, 2016 13:29:43 GMT -5 southernman said:

So, again the big caveat is we can only answer based on past years, which is not necessarily predictive....

You only need the tent-camping pass.  The car parking pass is for day attendees.

We have done GA tent the past two years.  Both years we basically walked our stuff the distance of crossing a road.  Last year lots of people dropped stuff off at a space with their car or parked their car in their tent only site.  That's not how it was supposed to go, but that's how it turned out.  Some people bring a wagon to haul their stuff but we haven't and haven't needed it.  
Yes, there are crappy showers a little wlak away, they have cost $10 per shower in past years.

Entry logistics have been a big problem in Lockns short history, so we are all hoping they do better in that area.  There is no way to be very predictive about this. We arrived by 5AM both of the last 2 years and were set up by 8:30 the first year and maybe by 10 last year.  Some people waited much longer in line.  VIP and RV go in one road.  All the GA car camping and tent only camping go in through the field.  They sort/direct you once you are inside.  

This was very helpful and detailed, thanks!  That's something I noticed reading all the threads to, is that every year things have been slightly different and maybe even partially because of bad storms.  I'm crossing my fingers the weather doesn't cause a cancellation of any of the performances like in years past.

[Flufhead]

Ric airport is only aprox 2.5 hours to oak ridge depending on traffic...but pretty much a straight shot.

Last year's traffic woes getting in was due to Thur being canceled and everyone arriving at the same time. I wouldn't expect the same cluster f*** this year.

[hondo]

And Dulles is about 3 hours. Route 28 to Route 29.

[lynch]

It looks like there's a few good option for airports within a few hour drive. I'm almost thinking about getting there Wed (one of the big airports) in the afternoon and stocking up on supplies, driving to Lynchburg, Charlottesville, or someplace within an hour of the festival and getting a hotel for the night. That way, we can get a few hours of sleep and have a relatively short drive in the morning and be there at 5am give or take an hour.

[hondo]

Feb 19, 2016 14:24:24 GMT -5 lynch said:

It looks like there's a few good option for airports within a few hour drive. I'm almost thinking about getting there Wed (one of the big airports) in the afternoon and stocking up on supplies, driving to Lynchburg, Charlottesville, or someplace within an hour of the festival and getting a hotel for the night. That way, we can get a few hours of sleep and have a relatively short drive in the morning and be there at 5am give or take an hour.

If it's Dulles, be out on the road before 3:00 p.m. Otherwise you'll hit rush hour traffic on 28 and it ain't pretty. It's bad until around 7:00 p.m. If you're coming that way Charlottesville is about 30 minutes from the site and has many hotels and Culpeper is about 45-60 minutes away.

[lynch]

Feb 19, 2016 14:35:07 GMT -5 hondo said:

Feb 19, 2016 14:24:24 GMT -5 lynch said:

It looks like there's a few good option for airports within a few hour drive. I'm almost thinking about getting there Wed (one of the big airports) in the afternoon and stocking up on supplies, driving to Lynchburg, Charlottesville, or someplace within an hour of the festival and getting a hotel for the night. That way, we can get a few hours of sleep and have a relatively short drive in the morning and be there at 5am give or take an hour.

If it's Dulles, be out on the road before 3:00 p.m. Otherwise you'll hit rush hour traffic on 28 and it ain't pretty. It's bad until around 7:00 p.m. If you're coming that way Charlottesville is about 30 minutes from the site and has many hotels and Culpeper is about 45-60 minutes away.

Thanks for the tip!  Contrary to popular belief, getting stuck in traffic isn't that much fun....

[mccjeff]

RDU is 3 hrs and Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro) is 2.5. Lots of options.

[hondo]

Feb 19, 2016 14:53:53 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

RDU is 3 hrs and Piedmont/Triad (Greensboro) is 2.5. Lots of options.

And Gboro is a straight shot north on Rt 29.

[mccjeff]

Yep

[buddy74]

Feb 19, 2016 12:59:31 GMT -5 southernman said:

The setup changes every year, so i can answer based on past years, doesn't mean it will be the same this year...

There is one Shower place. It is out near the Woods stage. So it might be near your car camping, it might not. It is not real close to the GA Tent camping, but its not a horrible walk either. We did it our first year, but the water "pressure" consists of a couple drips, so we have a shower tent and bag now.

The port-o-pots were not terribly great, especially last year. They weren't great the year before either, but a bit more numerous so they didn't get destroyed quite as quickly. I tried to use the ones at Blue Ridge Bowl. We can also do a camp pooper and may do that this year. More of a problem for the wife than me.

There was a water trolley right in the middle of GA Tent both years. Last year it never got filled or turned on after the storm. Again, we were self-sufficient in that area.

The walk to the stage from GA tent was great year 2, not as good last year as there was a long-way round. No clue for this year.

We've been in ga tent the last 2 yrs & I concur with all of the above except for the showers. Don't have any experience with them. We've had our own both years. Also, the camp pooper is a good idea. Nice to have available as the weekend wears on and the numbers using the portos increase.

[bmore]

2 mentions of the "camping pooper". I am sure that we could create an entire thread on the subject but what is that (besides the obvious).? What makes a good one? Can I wheel it onto the festival grounds so as not to loose a spot on the tail? I am grinning right now.

[bmore]

Feb 19, 2016 18:03:20 GMT -5 bmore said:

2 mentions of the "camping pooper". I am sure that we could create an entire thread on the subject but what is that (besides the obvious).? What makes a good one? Can I wheel it onto the festival grounds so as not to loose a spot on the tail? I am grinning right now.

I meant lose a spot on the rail. Damned autocorrect

[JakePribble]

Does anyone know if there is anyhere to replenish ice supplies at the camp areas?

[Deleted]

Mar 5, 2016 17:33:18 GMT -5 JakePribble said:

Does anyone know if there is anyhere to replenish ice supplies at the camp areas?

General store and trucks drive around selling ice.