Camping Made Easy
Camping at our festival offers a unique blend of live music and nature. Start your day with the sunrise and enjoy music and fun. It's a central festival adventure.
We encourage everyone that attends SSBD to camp with us for free.
If you don’t want to camp, there are tons of Hotel Options only 10-15 minutes away.
Camping Options

Up-Front Camping
The Up-Front Campgrounds keep you close to the action with beautiful lakeside views. You can't park your car at your campsite here, there are multiple small parking lots throughout this campground so you can park very close to where you pitch your tent. This campground does not have showers although you can walk to other campgrounds to shower.

Car-Camping
The Car-Camping Campgrounds are spacious and allows you to park your car in your campsite so you can store gear in the vehicle or use your vehicle as part of your setup. The car-camping campgrounds all of brick and mortar showers that are free to use. The car-camping campgrounds are a little farther from the stages so prepare for a 5-10 minute walk to and from camp.

RV Camping
If you're bringing an RV you can ether park it in our Full Hookup RV spots that include 30amp power, grey water dump, running water and a full camp site next to the RV or you can park in our Non Hookup RV Parking Lot that allows you simply park your RV on-site at the festival.

Glamping
Let us do the work for you by choosing to stay in our beautiful Glamping area. Our teams set up your full size bell tent or ShiftPod along with multiple beds, premium bedding, rugs and A/C unit options. Enjoy private showers, a private lounge to meet your neighbors and 24/7 concierge throughout the festival.
Camping FAQs
Find answers to your questions about the festival, ticketing, camping, and more.
How does camping work?
Your GA or VIP wristband includes tent camping at the festival. You can set up camp in any of our campgrounds, as all campgrounds are free-form. There is plenty of space at the property to set up and camp comfortably, however we ask that footprints are kept reasonable (50 sq ft per person rule) and will enforce this if campsites are too large. If you are interested in RV Rentals or Glamping Options, please visit our ticketing page to learn more.
You can arrive Thursday 9/25 when gates open to set up your camps, you must exit the park by Monday 9/29 at 3pm.
Can we set up fires in the fire pits?
The Car Camping parking loops have fire pits in them that are part of the State Park. If you have a Car Camping Pass or RV Parking With Power Hookups, you will be allowed to set up enclosed fires in the pits. The flames must stay below the top of the pit (no large fires). You can bring in your own wood or wood will be available for purchase.
Will there be bag searches going into the festival grounds from camping?
Yes! Bags entering the festival grounds will be searched. You will not be allowed to bring in outside alcohol, liquids, drugs or weapons of any kind to the festival grounds.
Will there be showers on-site for camping?
Yes! The Car Camping campgrounds have State Park-maintained showers. They are free to use for all festival attendees, along with State Park bathrooms that have running water in sinks and toilets.
Can I have an RV dropped off for us from a third party?
If you plan to use an RV delivery service, the SSBD guest with the GA/VIP wristband and the RV parking pass need to arrive with rental delivery driver. Once the RV is dropped off, the delivery driver and their vehicle are expected to leave the property (if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass). RV delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.
My friends got a Car Camping pass, can I camp with them?
If your friends got a Car Camping pass or an RV Parking with Power Hookups, you can still camp with them at their site. You may have a longer walk with your gear depending on where you park. All parking pass holders will be directed to the lots they purchased parking for.
My group has multiple Car Camping passes. Can we park next to each other?
Yes! Just make sure you arrive together. The spots will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to arrive at different times and still camp together, we would suggest purchasing one of our 80' x 80' or 40' x 40' Group Campsites.
What's the difference between Up-Front campgrounds and Car Camping campgrounds?
Up-Front campgrounds are located closer to the festival grounds but do not have showers located in them. You may walk to the showers though and use them. No vehicles are allowed on the grass so you can not park your car at your campsite here. You’ll park in a parking lot adjacent to the campgrounds and carry your items to your spot. Keep in mind, You may hear music from your tents late night in the Up-Front campgrounds since they’re near the stages.
Car Camping campgrounds are farther away from the stages (typically ranging from a 5-20 minute walk, depending on where you camp). However they have campground showers in them for free and typically provide a bit more space at your campground. Additionally, all spots in the Car Camping campgrounds are directly next to your vehicle so you can park at the campsite. If your vehicle is part of your camping set up (your tent comes off your vehicle), you should go purchase a Car Camping pass.
How does RV camping work and what options do you have?
RVs are very welcome at SSBD. If you buy a parking pass for your RV, there is no limit on who can sleep at the RV.
If you're bringing an RV to Same Same But Different you have two options:
RV PARKING WITH HOOKUPS: Spaces are 25 feet wide, maximum length is 40 feet. This space includes a 30 amp power hookup for your vehicle and also a running water hookup and grey water dump for your vehicle. Black water dump located on-site nearby but not at your site. Campsite space is available around the RV to set up tents nearby if needed. These spaces are near showers and bathrooms with running water that are cleaned and maintained by the state park. Each RV space has its own grill / fire-pit and picnic table. If your friends want to camp with you they can. If your friends are bringing another vehicle they will need to purchase a separate parking pass depending on their needs. All RV and parking spaces are first-come, first-serve and cannot be reserved. No vehicles without this parking pass will be allowed into this lot.
RV PARKING WITHOUT HOOKUPS: Spaces are 24 feet wide, maximum length is 40 feet. Please keep in mind, this space is in a large parking lot. You can camp inside your vehicle however there is no space around it to set up tents. All RV and parking spaces are first-come, first-serve and cannot be reserved. No vehicles without this parking pass will be allowed into this lot.
RV DROP-OFFS FROM THIRD PARTIES: If you plan to use an RV delivery service, the SSBD guest with the GA/VIP wristband and the RV parking pass need to arrive with rental delivery driver. Once the RV is dropped off, the delivery driver and their vehicle are expected to leave the property (if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass). RV delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.