Car/Tent Camping

SLEEP UNDER THE COACHELLA VALLEY SKY
NEW FOR 2010 All camping areas are located on lush beautiful grass fields adjacent to the concert area. Camping opens on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at noon and will remain open continuously throughout the festival, closing on Monday, April 19, 2010, at noon. LATE NIGHT ROLLER SKATING PARTY IN CAMPING! Please join us at the Down & Derby, a roller skate rink and party in CAMPING. It's the best old school roller skating party this side of 1979! Down & Derby will be open from 10PM to 3AM, Thursday - Saturday. And, its only $5 for a 1 hour session. DJ's will be rocking your favorite roller rink hits from the 70's and 80's. Enter at your Own Risk - Skaters must sign a release form. (Participants can not bring their own skates) ATTN: EARLY BIRD CAMPERS! Campers arriving to their camp spots by midnight on thursday should be on the look out to get a raffle ticket. (Camp counselors passing them out as you get to your camp spot.) Some of the prizes will be: VIP Wristbands, Backstage Passes, Coachella Merch, Vendor Food Tickets & a  Roller Derby Skate pass.  The internet tent will have the prizes and a list posted of all the winning numbers and corresponding prizes at 10am Friday morning GENERAL CAMPING 10x30 $55 This year we are selling spots (not per person) and cars will be allowed to park within the purchased spot. Please see detailed information about car and tent camping below. Each tent spot is good the entire weekend. All campers must ALSO purchase a festival ticket.
Tickets on sale NOW
Via Ticketmaster Via Layaway (Click LAYAWAY icon to go to Layaway page)
Prices shown don't reflect facility fee + charity + applicable service charges which are added at time of ordering.
INTRODUCING CAR CAMPING!!
If you’ve camped with us at Coachella before, you’re probably used to parking and lugging your gear. Now you can park your car right next to your tent. Also, for the first time all festival attendees will be able to go in & out of the concert venue during the show for the entire weekend! Car Camping spots are 10’x30’(General Camping 10x30). Your car and as many people or tents you can fit into that spot (as long as it’s not against the rules) is fine with us. Please note, car camping is limited. Every car entering the Car Camping area must have (1) Car Camping spot ticket to enter. In addition, everyone entering Car camping is required to have a festival ticket. You/your group must camp next to your car(s). For safety reasons, vehicles are not permitted to leave and re-enter this area and every car camping spot must include a car. Once you drive in and set up, you’re there until the festival is over. However, if you need to leave early, please let security know, so they can help direct you out safely. Your car will NOT be admitted back in to the car camping area once it drives out. If you plan on leaving your car overnight at the venue, you must purchase a Car Camping pass. Each car camping pass automatically comes as a 10x30 space. If your group is camping and driving more than one car to the festival, you must arrive together to be able to park & camp next to each other. People in your group arriving later can drive in and park wherever the next available Car Camping spot is and then either set up there or walk over to your area to join you. You are on your own to coordinate with each other. RV CAMPING AVAILABLE TOO!  CLICK HERE FOR INFO ALL VEHICLES WILL BE THOROUGHLY SEARCHED UPON ENTRY.
ABOUT TENT ONLY CAMPING!!
NO SAVING SPOTS - Arrive together to camp together. NEW FOR 2010: 10x30 tent spots are what is being sold (General Camping 10x30). Each CAMP SPOT is HUGE - a 10x30 (300 square feet!!) spot on a beautiful serene grassy area offering quiet private surroundings separate from Car and RV camping areas. All camping amenities included. You can visit any of the other RV or Car Camping areas too. You can fit as many people into your tent as will fit. Each camper must have a festival ticket. Want more space? Buy another spot. If you are driving a car to the event and camping overnight you must purchase a spot and camp in the car camping area. All cars staying overnight during the festival must be in a car camping spot. ALL PEOPLE WILL BE THOROUGHLY SEARCHED UPON ENTRY
ONSITE CAMPING HAS:
* Free showers * General Store * Internet Cafe (w/free wifi) * Portable toilets/hand washing stations	* Cell phone charging station * Recycling * Water Program fill stations
EARLYBIRD CAMPERS
As always we'll have some really nifty stuff planned for campers arriving on Thursday. Stay Tuned.
10 for 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER - BACK FOR 2010
Back again for 2010...Recycle your empties. Bring us 10 empty water bottles that you find laying around onsite camping and redeem them for 1 fresh full bottle of water. Help keep the campsite clean, Recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time. (no, you can't bring empty bottles from elsewhere to onsite camping.)
ONSITE CAMPING RULES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* All camping attendees MUST be 18 years of age or older & have a valid I.D. or be accompanied by legal guardian. Sorry NO exceptions.. * Each camping attendee must have their OWN festival ticket for entrance into the event area. * If you are not camping overnight, you don't need to pay for camping, parking during the festival in designated day parking areas is free. * Onsite camping opens Thursday, April 15, 2010, at noon and closes on Monday, April 19, 2010, at noon. Early arrival is highly recommended.  You can check in at noon on thursday, and starting at 8am FRI - SUN * Pick up your will call camping ticket at a Festival Box Office. * All campers can visit all camping sites. * There will be on-site security at all times as well as first aid stations open 24/7. * All camping attendees are subject to search upon entry. * Feel free to bring your own food and beverages into onsite camping. Refer to FAQ's below as to what is allowed. * No glass containers, weapons, drug paraphernalia or drugs allowed. * No animals will be allowed in the campground. * Campers are expected to behave in a manner that is courteous to other campers. Noise curfew at 2:00am. * No tailgating allowed. * Venue/Promoter are not responsible for any materials misplaced, lost or stolen. It is recommended you don't bring valuable items or if you do, please lock them in your car for safety.

FAQ

Onsite Camping

1. How do I get tickets?
2. Where do I pick up my onsite CAMPING tickets if they are at WILL CALL?
3. What size tent can we bring/how much space do we get?
4. Can I bring food/beverages/chairs & a cooler into the campground?
5. Can I buy camping tickets and sleep in an RV or car parked in the onsite camping parking lot?
6. Will there be a lost and found?
7. Will there be free bathrooms/showers? Handicap accessible? Private?
8. What hours can you use the showers? Are They Free?
9. May I drive in/out of car camping?
10. Checking into the campground? I need details.
11. Can we/How can we camp next to each other if we are not arriving together?
12. What if I cannot find my campsite after the concert?
13. Will there be food booths (with what?) or a general store (with what? at the campground?)
14. What are the general store hours?
15. Will there be a place for me to buy coffee or get hot water?
16. Will there be electrical outlets?
17. Where is the closest ATM?
18. Can I bring my bicycle?
19. Can I bring the family to camp?
20. Can I bring my friends into camp?
21. Do I need to sleep in a tent?
22. How close are the campsites to the festival site?
23. Are generators allowed into the onsite camping ?
24. Where is the nearest Gas Station and/or offsite food place?
25. Can we bring alcohol?
26. Where do people that are staying with me in my RV but driving up separately park for the weekend?
27. Will you provide RV hookups?
28. Can I bring a small trailer attached to my car into the Car Camping area or do I need to obtain an RV Camping Pass?
29. I have a full size van or WV Bus. Can I still park it in the Car Camping section, or do I need to park it in the RV section since I plan on sleeping in it?
30. My question is not here and I'm freaking out because I need to know now!!!
31. May I have a campfire?
32. May I use a stove to cook?

---

Onsite Camping

How do I get tickets?

Camping tickets are available through all Ticketmaster retail locations OR online. Each person camping must also have a Festival ticket to get into onsite camping. Camping Tickets are $55 + applicable service charges.

Where do I pick up my onsite CAMPING tickets if they are at WILL CALL?

The Box Office.

What size tent can we bring/how much space do we get?

General camping spots are 10x30. You can park your car in your spot and you can also put however big a tent or tents will fit in that area with your car. If you are not driving a car and tent camping only, you still get a 10x30 spot.

Can I bring food/beverages/chairs & a cooler into the campground?

Yes, excluding glass bottles. Please remember that all packages, coolers and equipment will be fully searched by security personnel upon entrance.

Can I buy camping tickets and sleep in an RV or car parked in the onsite camping parking lot?

Camping is sold per SPOT. If you are driving a car and plan to camp overnight you need a camping spot to put the car in and you camp next to your car. If you are going in an RV The RV needs an RV spot. If you are getting dropped off and just want to tent camp you either need to buy a camp spot or someone else needs to let you camp with them in their camp spot.

Will there be a lost and found?

Duh

Will there be free bathrooms/showers? Handicap accessible? Private?

Yes, there will free bathrooms and free showers available. Separate M/F trailers (with individual privacy) and there will be handicap accessible facilities for both as well.

Showers thursday 8pm-2am friday 6am-noon &8pm-2am saturday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am sunday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am monday 6am- 10am

What hours can you use the showers? Are They Free?

thursday 8pm-2am friday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am saturday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am sunday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am monday 6am- 10am YES FREE

May I drive in/out of car camping?

Once you are parked in a camping area you may not move your vehicle for the duration of the festival. This is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors. However, if you need to leave early, please let security know, so they can help direct you out safely. Your car will NOT be admitted back in to the car camping area once it drives out. Given the configuration and the limitations of this site we need everyone to cooperate with the staff and park where directed and remain there. This is the only way that we can accommodate all ticket holders on the property. Please understand that when anyone disregards the parking and camping instructions it can create havoc that will ultimately impact everyone's comfort and safety.

Checking into the campground? I need details.

It's really not all that complex. Just get to the event. There will be signs and/or you will be directed when you get there. We will try and post more details closer to the event but don't stress about it now.

Can we/How can we camp next to each other if we are not arriving together?

Well you won't be able to park next to each other if you don't drive together. However when the later party(s) arrive they can just park where the next spot is and can still walk over to your spot. Probably best to plan meeting to arrive together as much as possible for your group. (for Car and RV Camping). For Tent only camping, same deal, If you want two 10x30 spots together you need to arrive together to assure being next to each other. However those are pretty big spots so most people will have room to have multiple tents there anyways. The larger the group you are planning to camp with, the more you will have to plan for a larger number to get there at the same time. We're confident you'll figure out something that works best for your situation.

What if I cannot find my campsite after the concert?

There will be camp counselors to help you if you get lost. But try to remember what area you are in, there will be multiple camping areas.

Will there be food booths (with what?) or a general store (with what? at the campground?)

Yes: General Store (all items are CASH ONLY) Selling various sundry items which may include: Advil, Air Mattresses, Aloe Gel, Anacin, Band-Aids, Batteries A, AA, AAA, Benadryl, Bug spray, Chap stick, Cigarettes, Coachella merch (sweaters, tanks), Condoms, Disposable cameras, Ear plugs, Eye Drops, Ice Bags, Lighters, Lotion, Tent Stakes, Mini/ Small Flashlights, Mini Deodorant, Mini Hand Sanitizer, Mini soap bars, Motrin IB, Mouthwash, Neosporin, Pepto, Rolaids, Sunscreen, Tampons, Rope, Tissue packets, Toothpaste/Toothbrush combo pack, Water, Tylenol, Wet-one Wipes, Tents, tent stakes etc. Open: 24 hours starting when camping opens until it closes on Monday
Yes: Food Court: (all items are CASH ONLY) Selling various food items which may include: BBC - Pizza, Coffee Drinks and Smoothies, fresh baked breakfast pastries, burgers, fries, chicken fingers, shakes, fresh lemonade, and more!. Open: STAND BY
There will also be a FARMERS MARKET near the main general store, open each morning for onsite campers. mmmm goood

What are the general store hours?

STAND BY

Will there be a place for me to buy coffee or get hot water?

There will be coffee vendors there.

Will there be electrical outlets?

There are no outlets other than for charging cell phones at the Cyber Cafe in the middle of onsite camping.

Where is the closest ATM?

Closest to what? There will be ATMs around the general stores in the camping areas as well as inside the venue. That might make it onto the festival map too. You'll find one if you need one.

Can I bring my bicycle?

Yes. Find parking/locking area at your own risk. No bikes allowed in Venue.

Can I bring the family to camp?

All campground attendees must be 18 years of age or older with ID or if under 18, be accompanied by legal parent or guardian. Every camper must have their own festival ticket.

Please note: An older sibling or older friend or friend of the family is not automatically your legal guardian. A legal guardian would be held legally responsible for you in a court of law.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_guardian

Can I bring my friends into camp?

Sure, as long as everyone has a festival ticket you can have them come to your camping spot.

Do I need to sleep in a tent?

No. You can sleep in your car, on your car, next to your car, in an RV, on an RV or other creative sleeping places as long as it's not against the rules.

How close are the campsites to the festival site?

The various camping areas are all adjacent. Wear comfy shoes though, this is a large festival with large surrounding camping areas.

Are generators allowed into the onsite camping ?

Only to power RV or camper. No other generators allowed.

Where is the nearest Gas Station and/or offsite food place?

A gas station is about 3.6 miles away, Monroe & the 111. Going down Monroe towards 111 there is a drug store closer. There are several food places up and down hwy 11.

Can we bring alcohol?

Reasonable amount of beer (limited to 1 case of beer per person) (NO KEGS, NO GLASS, NO LIQUOR), for personal consumption only (NO VENDING), by folks who are of legal age (21), will be permitted to be brought onto the camping areas (not concert area). If, however, in the security's judgment it appears that the amount of alcohol is excessive for the number of persons in the vehicle, or if anyone in the vehicle is under 21 years of age, the organizers reserve the right to deny entry of the vehicle and/or confiscate the alcohol. Kegs may not be brought onto the property. Please keep these things in mind and be sensible about how much you plan to bring in. Beer will be available for purchase on the concert field. Yes boxed wine is ok to bring too.

Where do people that are staying with me in my RV but driving up separately park for the weekend?

DONT KNOW YET

Will you provide RV hookups?

RV hookups will not be provided on site.

Can I bring a small trailer attached to my car into the Car Camping area or do I need to obtain an RV Camping Pass?

No. All pulled trailers (even small ones) need to go into the RV Camping area.

I have a full size van or WV Bus. Can I still park it in the Car Camping section, or do I need to park it in the RV section since I plan on sleeping in it?

You can park in the Car Camping area.

My question is not here and I'm freaking out because I need to know now!!!

email Coachella and ask. If it gets asked "frequently" we'll add it to this page. And we will reply to your email too, unless it's already answered here, then we will most likely ignore it.

May I have a campfire?

Campfires, fire pits, fire cages or any other open flame device are not permitted anywhere on the festival site. In other words no.

May I use a stove to cook?

The use of a outdoor cooking appliance is only permitted in the Car Camping and RV Camping areas. Cooking in the Tent Camping area is not permitted. The following are the requirements for the use of a outdoor cooking appliance:  

1. All cooking appliances shall bear a certification or listing from a nationally recognized testing or certification organization. 2. Cooking appliances that only utilize propane as the fuel source shall be permitted. No wood, charcoal, flammable/combustible liquid cooking appliances permitted.
3. One cooking appliance per camp site shall be permitted.
4. Maximum amount of propane per campsite shall not exceed 20 pounds or 48 pounds of water capacity.
5. A minimum of 3 feet of clearance shall be maintained at all times while the cooking appliance is in use. No combustible material shall be within 3 feet of the cooking appliance.
6. Cooking appliances shall only be used during the hours of 7:00 am to 2:00 am PST.
7. Cooking appliances, when in use, shall not be left unattended.

Rules & Safety Tips shall be posted at each camping site and included as a handout to all campers.