On-Site Camping

The most popular way to experience Coachella is to camp on the grounds. All onsite camping areas are located on lush beautiful grass fields adjacent to the concert area. Camping opens on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 9:00AM and closes on Monday, April 16, 2012 at noon.Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 9:00AM and closes on Monday, April 23, 2012 at noon. All camping spots are good all weekend. Everyone entering the Campgrounds is required to have a festival pass. We offer four on-site camping options.

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

    TBA

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

    Tent campers, your spot is 10x15. You must stay with in the lines. Car Campers, your spot is 10x30. Don't go outside the lines. Party

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

    es, excluding glass bottles. Please remember that all packages, coolers and equipment will be fully searched by security personnel upon entrance. NO GLASS. Please be kind to the horses! No food/Drink allowed into the concert area.

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

    You can either buy a car camping or tent only camping spot. You can not sleep in the camping companion parking area's. RVs/trailers are not allowed to park in the day parking lots or camp at any time. Plan accordingly.

  • Will there be a lost and found?

    Yes. right near the main general store.

  • Will there be free bathrooms/showers? ADA 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? Where are they located?

    Thursday 8pm-2am Friday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am Saturday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am Sunday 6am-noon & 8pm-2am Monday 6am- 10am YES FREE LOCATED IN EACH OF THE CAMPGROUNDS

  • 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 our 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 creates 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 Tent only camping, same deal, you need to arrive together to assure being next to each other. 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, 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: MAIN GENERAL STORE open 24hrs and all other smaller camping locations open 7am-2pm re-open at 11pm-close . (hours subject to change)
    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?

    MAIN GENERAL STORE open 24hrs and all other smaller camping locations open 7am-2pm re-open at 11pm-close.(hours subject to change)

  • 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 a bicycle? Are there local places to rent a bicycle?

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

    
    

    RENTING:
    You should check HERE or HERE.

  • 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 parent or legal guardian. Every camper must have their own festival pass.

    
    

    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 pass you can have them come to your camping spot.

  • Do I need to sleep in a tent?

    No. If you are car camping, you can sleep in your car, on your car, next to your car or other creative sleeping places as long as it's not against the rules and is within your allotted camping spot. You can not sleep in your car in any parking lots including the companion camping parking lots. If you are tent camping you can sleep on the ground in your spot without a tent if you really want to. There is no day parking or camping for RVs.

  • 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?

    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 111.

  • 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.

  • Can I bring a small trailer attached to my car into the Car Camping area?

    No.

  • I have a full size van or VW Bus. Can I still camp it in the Car Camping section?

    Yes

  • 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 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.

  • We are driving up separately and camping with friends who already have a camping spot (TENT ONLY OR CAR CAMPING). Where do I park my car? Can I move my car?

    There is a very limited amount of overnight Camping "companion parking" passes available for $15. Campers will only be allowed to purchase ONE additional companion parking pass (while supplies last) per Camping pass purchased. This parking pass is for 1 extra car of people who are staying in your spot but need a place to park their car overnight. Companion parking will be adjacent to the campgrounds and may or may not be in close proximity to your camping spot. Once these run out, there are no alternative overnight onsite parking options available. FOR REALZ.
    There are no car ins/outs in the companion Camping parking lot. If you decide to drive out you will forfeit your spot and be re-directed to the day parking lots which do not allow overnight parking and you could be towed. SO DON'T LEAVE UNTIL YOU ARE LEAVING FOR GOOD. Tent camping only and tent camping companion parking lot have ins/outs between 2am-10am only. Be advised if you don't make it back on time you will be directed to day parking and have to move your car later or risk getting towed.
    People are expected to plan ahead and please carpool. This pass is only available for purchase when buying your Car/Tent Camping Pass. Party.
    WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL COMPANION CAMPERS TO LOAD THEIR GEAR IN THE CAR THAT IS IN THE CAR CAMPING SPOT. (Trying to save you the long walk while dragging gear).
    ALL VEHICLES WILL BE THOROUGHLY SEARCHED UPON ENTRY.

  • I see onsite camping is 18 + over unless with parent or Legal Guardian. What is legal guardianship? / How do I become the guardian for a child in juvenile court? What is legal guardianship?

    Legal guardianship is a court order that says someone who is not the child's parent is in charge of taking care of the child.

  • How do I become the guardian for a child in juvenile court?

    Think about the responsibilities you will have. If you decide to be a guardian, talk to the social worker or probation officer in charge.
    Think about the responsibilities you will have. If you decide to be a guardian, talk to the social worker or probation officer in charge.
    Or write a letter to the juvenile court judge. The letter should say:
    Your name and address,
    Your relationship with the child,
    How long you have known the child, and
    Why you want to be the child's guardian.

    If the judge chooses you as guardian, you'll get a copy of the court order after the hearing.
    http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/juv/guard.htm#legal
    http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/guardianship/becoming-6.htm

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