Your GA or VIP wristband includes tent camping at the festival. You can set up camp in any of our campgrounds. All the campgrounds are free-form. There is plenty of space at the property for everybody 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.
Camping Guide
Camping & Hotel Options
We Try To Make It Easy
We know, camping out for the weekend seems like a lot. But we try our best to think of everything so you don't have to. Here's all the info you need to know
Types Of Camping
Up-Front Campgrounds
FREE TO CAMP HERE WITH GA OR VIP PASS
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 Campgrounds
FREE TO CAMP HERE WITH GA OR VIP PASS
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 OPTIONS
FULL HOOKUP SPOTS AVAILABLE
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 RV Parking Lot that allows you simply park your RV on-site at the festival.
Glamping Options
One, two and four bed options
Let us do the work for you by choosing to stay in our 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.
Camping FAQ
HOW DOES CAMPING WORK? DO I NEED A SEPARATE PASS TO CAMP?
MY FRIENDS HAVE A DIFFERENT PARKING PASS THAN ME, CAN I STILL CAMP WITH THEM?
If your friends got a different parking pass than you, 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.
ARE THERE FREE WATER REFILL STATIONS?
Yes, they are located all over the campgrounds.
MY GROUP HAS MULTIPLE PARKING PASSES, CAN WE ALL PARK AND CAMP NEXT TO EACH OTHER?
If you want to park next to your friends in our car-camping loops, you will have to 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' Group Campsites.
WHAT'S ALLOWED?
ALLOWED IN THE CAMPGROUND
Camping Gear
Your own alcohol for personal use
Food and Water
Coolers
Enclosed propane stoves
Bluetooth speakers
Floaties, paddle boards and rafts
Bicycles
Good attitudes and vibes all weekend!
NOT ALLOWED IN THE CAMPGROUND
Generators of any kind
Sound Systems
Weapons
Illegal Drugs
Glass Bottles
Motorized vehicles
Pets (email ada@ssbdfest.com for documented service animals)
Fireworks
Fires outside designated fire pits
ALLOWED IN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS
Backpacks
Cameras
Empty Reusable Water Bottles
NOT ALLOWED IN THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS
Outside alcohol
Glass Bottles
Generators
Coolers
Illegal Drugs
Offensive costumes or attire
Motorized vehicles of any kind
ALL PATRONS, ITEMS AND VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY AND BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
SECURITY HAS THE RIGHT TO DEEM ANY ITEM AS DANGEROUS AND PROHIBIT IT FROM THE FESTIVAL
WHAT DOES PACK IT OUT MEAN?
Plan to take everything you bring to the festival back with you.
We have a robust trash plan, however you should consider yourself personally responsible for everything you bring with you to the festival. Our goal is to reduce waste hitting the landfill as much as possible and that requires all of us working together with a commitment of packing up what we bring in.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEST PRO PACKING TIPS?
Box Office Hours:
Thursday (camping arrival day): 11am - 11pm
Friday: 10am - 12am
Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sunday: 10am - 9pm
The festival will end Monday, October 2nd and all campers will need to exit the park by 3pm.
Arrive on time. If you arrive outside gate hours, the box office will be closed and you will not be able to enter the festival.
Swimsuits
Warm clothes in case the temperature drops at night
Bug spray
Sun screen
Garbage bags
Food and drinks
Toiletries
Ibuprofen
First Aid Kit Blisters, scrapes, & scratches are common festival boo-boos. Save yourself the trek to the medic tent for a band-aid and pack your own. You never know!
Sunscreen You’re not invincible ya know. Don’t forget the aloe in case you get burned.
Lip Balm Don’t skimp on the sun protection.
Toiletries Don’t leave behind the toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, towel, and extra toilet paper never hurts.
Baby wipes These little guys make for quick cleaning when you don’t have me to shower (just don’t put them in the porta-potties please!). Hand soap/sanitizer At some point, you’ll need it.
Sunglasses Pro Tip – bring an extra pair!
Vision Care Extra glasses, contact lenses and/or eye drops
Vitamins & Meds Allergy medication, stomach or digestion aids, vitamins for rejuvenation and your prescription medication permited with a prescription.
Layering Garments: Bring cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night. Plan for highs in the 90’s in the day, with lows in the 60’s at night. Scarves, lightweight sweaters, beanies, cloves, tall socks.
Hats and headwear: Say no to naked noggins.
Scarves and bandanas: Wet these and toss ’em in the cooler for a refreshing treat.
Bathing Suit: Bring the right attire to take a dip and cool off in the lake.
Self Expression Through Style: Be you and do what you do with your bad self…we can’t wait to see what ya got!
Warm clothes in case the temperature drops at night
Bug spray
Sun screen
Garbage bags
Food and drinks
Toiletries
Ibuprofen
First Aid Kit Blisters, scrapes, & scratches are common festival boo-boos. Save yourself the trek to the medic tent for a band-aid and pack your own. You never know!
Sunscreen You’re not invincible ya know. Don’t forget the aloe in case you get burned.
Lip Balm Don’t skimp on the sun protection.
Toiletries Don’t leave behind the toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, towel, and extra toilet paper never hurts.
Baby wipes These little guys make for quick cleaning when you don’t have me to shower (just don’t put them in the porta-potties please!). Hand soap/sanitizer At some point, you’ll need it.
Sunglasses Pro Tip – bring an extra pair!
Vision Care Extra glasses, contact lenses and/or eye drops
Vitamins & Meds Allergy medication, stomach or digestion aids, vitamins for rejuvenation and your prescription medication permited with a prescription.
Layering Garments: Bring cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night. Plan for highs in the 90’s in the day, with lows in the 60’s at night. Scarves, lightweight sweaters, beanies, cloves, tall socks.
Hats and headwear: Say no to naked noggins.
Scarves and bandanas: Wet these and toss ’em in the cooler for a refreshing treat.
Bathing Suit: Bring the right attire to take a dip and cool off in the lake.
Self Expression Through Style: Be you and do what you do with your bad self…we can’t wait to see what ya got!
CAN WE HAVE BONFIRES AT OUR CAMPSITE?
Fire's are only allowed in designated fire pits which are in car camping areas. You are not allowed to bring in outside fire pits or have fires anywhere else.
RV CAMPING
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
*Best if you have friends that want to tent-camp nearby.
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
This pass provides a parking space in our RV Parking Lot without Hookups.
The parking spot is 12 feet wide by 40 feet long.
If your RV is wider than 12 feet you must purchase a second RV Parking Pass. (Limit 2 Per Order)
Reserves a space for any RV, bus or towable trailer.
Spaces are first-come, first-serve.
This space is in a parking lot only, you can camp inside your vehicle however there is no space around it to set up tents.
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 is expected to leave the property if they do not have a wristband and/or parking pass.
Delivery drivers are able to enter to pick up the RVs on Monday without SSBD guest present.
SHOWERS / BATHROOMS
If you're camping in SHORT WALK CAR-CAMPING Campgrounds you will be located very close to state park maintained bathrooms with showers. These facilities have running water for sinks, toilets and all have at least one shower unit in them. All festival attendees will be allowed access to any of the shower / bathroom facilities, however Up-Front Car-Camping Campgrounds will have a longer walk (5 - 10 minutes) to get to them.
These showers are all free to use by all attendees. We do not have paid shower options.
CAMPGROUND AMENITIES
ICE
Ice will be available for sale in campgrounds and in the festival area.
GENERAL STORE
Forget something at home? Head to the General Store for camping essentials and personal care products. Check map for location.
INFO BOOTH
We will have a general information booth located in front of the north festival gate into the stage area.
SSBD Site Ammenities
GA Camping Ammenities
- Free Showers
- Brick and Mortar Bathrooms
- Free Water Refill
- Food Options Available For Purchase On Site
- Beverage Options Available For Purchase in Festival Area
- General Store For Forgotten Essentials
- First Aid Tent & Medical Services 24/7
- Harm Reduction Services
- Security and Police Available 24/7
- Massage / Healer Services Available For Purchase
VIP Ticket Holders Also Can Access
- The VIP Lounge Area to relax and kick back
- Complimentary Daily Happy Hours
- VIP Recovery Lounge Access (such as cold plunges, saunas, breathwork classes and more)
- VIP Massage / Healer Services
Hotel Options
Nearby Hotels
SSBD is only about 15-20 minutes from a lot of hotels. We encourage all to camp with us for free to get the most out of your SSBD experience but we completely understand that camping doesn't work for everybody. Find yourself a nice room to make your home base.