Onsite Camping

SLEEP UNDER THE COACHELLA VALLEY SKY

The entire Coachella 2009 onsite camping area is on one BEAUTIFUL LUSH GRASS field ADJACENT to the main entrance of the festival grounds (pictured above). Bring a tent & make new friends! Onsite camping goodies, rules and frequently asked questions explained below! Camping tickets are $55 (+ applicable service charges) Each. Each ticket is good for one person. Each ticket is valid for the entire weekend from open til close - details below. You can purchase Festival tickets and Onsite camping tickets in same shopping cart when you order via Ticketmaster and Layaway.

ATTENTION TRAVELERS - ONSITE CAMPING TRAVEL PACKAGES

If you're traveling, we'll make it easy for you. We'll provide your tent, sleeping bag and more. Just simply pick up at onsite camping registration. AVAILABLE for 2-4-6 people.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Tickets on sale!

The Layaway program has now closed. Visit the layaway page to check on a previous order.

FOR ONSITE CAMPING 2009:

* Large spaces (8x8) * Large Registration areas * Lots of showers and toilets * Camping Supply Store * Will Call at Venue will be open 10am on Thursday! + other goodies

EARLYBIRD CAMPERS

As always we'll have some really special stuff planned for campers arriving on Thursday. Stay Tuned.

10 for 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER - BACK FOR 2009

Back again for 2009...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.. Sorry NO exceptions. * Each camping attendee must have their OWN camping ticket for entrance into their camping area. * A camping ticket is NOT GOOD for ENTRANCE into the festival. * Onsite camping opens at 10am on Thursday (main festival box office will be open for onsite camping will call pick up too) , April 16th and closes at 10am on Monday, April 20th. Early arrival is highly recommended. Check in hours are as follows:  Thursday 10am all the way through to Friday at Midnight. Then again on Saturday & Sunday 6am - Midnight.  *Pick up your will call camping tickets at the Festival Box Office. When the Festival Box Office is closed, camping Will Call will move over to Camping Registration (only during the hours Camping Registration is open and the Festival Box Office is closed)* * 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, but unfortunately there will be NO open fires, gas, charcoal, propane or any other cooking devices allowed. * No alcohol, glass containers, weapons, drug paraphernalia or drugs allowed. (There will be a clubhouse serving cocktails) * No animals will be allowed in the campground. * Campers may go in & out of the camping area and wristbands will be checked each time upon re-entry (this does not mean in & out of concert venue so you won't be able to go back and forth). * Campers are expected to behave in a manner that is courteous to other campers. Noise curfew at 2:00am. * No tailgating allowed. * Venue is 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. Where is campsite parking?
10. May I drive in/out of camping parking?
11. Checking into the campground? I need details.
12. Can we/How can we camp next to each other if we are not arriving together?
13. What if I cannot find my campsite after the concert?
14. Will there be food booths (with what?) or a general store (with what? at the campground?)
15. What are the general store hours?
16. Will there be a place for me to buy coffee or get hot water?
17. Will there be electrical outlets?
18. Where is the closest ATM?
19. Can I bring my bicycle?
20. Can I bring the family to camp?
21. Can I bring my friends into camp?
22. Do I need to sleep in a tent?
23. How close are the campsites to the festival site?
24. Are generators allowed into the onsite camping ?
25. Where is the nearest Gas Station and/or offsite food place?

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Onsite Camping

How do I get tickets?

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

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

The Boxoffice.

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

If you are not sharing a tent with anyone else, it may be as large as 8' x 8' (aprox. 64 square feet). If you are sharing a tent with other onsite campers your tent may take up an additional 8' x 8' (64 square feet) of space per person. NEW BIGGER 8x8 SPACE FOR 2008!

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

Yes, excluding alcohol or 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?

Sorry, there is no RV parking allowed in the onsite camping parking lot. No sleeping in your car is allowed either. Please check our Offsite camping page for options.

Will there be a lost and found?

Yes, Onsite Camping lost and found, info posted later.

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.

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

Friday: 6am-3pm & 6pm-2am Saturday: 6am-3pm & 6pm-2am Sunday: 6am-3pm & 6pm-2am Monday: 6am-10am YES IT'S FREE

Where is campsite parking?

Campsite parking is free and adjacent to the campgrounds. Follow main directions and then the signes when you get there. Sorry, NO Sleeping in your car/RV will be allowed.

May I drive in/out of camping parking?

Yes, but no guarantee of re-entry to that lot. (you may end up parking further away)

Checking into the campground? I need details.

When you arrive at the campground, you should present your CAMPING Ticketmaster ticket at the reservation desk. The staff will then give you your wristband which is required to be worn by all campers at all times. Check in times have been stated above. If your CAMPING ticketmaster ticket is at will call, that means you need to go over to the box office to pick up your tickets then come back to onsite camping.

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

This is a tough one but we can try. Help us help you. Whoever is first in your group to arrive, you must tell the camp counselors how many people are planning to camp with you. You will be assigned an area and you are responsible for contacting the rest of your group to tell them your camp spot. When your friends arrive they must tell the counselors where you told them you were camping to be directed to that spot. IF for some reason your spot was moved or you can't reach them, you may try and leave a message for them at the onsite camping Cyber Cafe, telling them where your spot is. This should work most of the time and we apologize for any glitches that may occur. AND you must make an effort to have everyone arrive before saturday night and understand you risk your spots being filled up by other campers arriving as the campgrounds get close to filling up.

What if I cannot find my campsite after the concert?

There will be camp counselors to help you if you get lost.

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: Thursday Noon - 2am, Friday-Sunday 7am - 2pm and Monday Coffee Bar open 7am-10am.

What are the general store hours?

Thursday 10am – 24 hours Friday 10am – 3am Saturday 7am – 3am Sunday 7am – 3am Monday 7am – 10am

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

There will be a coffee vendor in the food area.

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?

Either near the onsite camping entrance and/or near the festival entrance which is just a short distance walk.

Can I bring my bicycle?

Yes. Find parking/locking area at your own risk.

Can I bring the family to camp?

Sorry, but all campground attendees must be 18 years of age or older. No one under 18 will be admitted, ID's will be checked. Every camper must have their own ticket.

Can I bring my friends into camp?

All entries into the camping area will be strictly monitored by security allowing only those with a camping wristband inside.

Do I need to sleep in a tent?

NO, but you can not sleep in your car in the parking lot either.

How close are the campsites to the festival site?

Directly adjacent.

Are generators allowed into the onsite camping ?

Sorry, no.

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.