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How to Get the Best Spot for Camping at a Music Festival
I love the summer music festivals. The anticipation, the environment, the fun, everything about music festivals celebrates life. Most of us are not rich enough for a helicopter and a hotel room so we camp during a music festival. But that's where the fun is.
Campsites can be noisy and crowded but they're an essential part of your festival experience and lots of fun once you've got the best spot. Here's what you'll need:
- Tent: Dome tents are common in music festivals. They're easy to set up and can be quite cheap. You might also want to consider tunnel tents because they pack really small.
- Camp Stove - You should have a stove especially when building fires is not allowed. Using camp stoves is recommended for cooking anyway because they're clean and fast to use.
- Insect Repellent - In the summer you definitely need this to keep the bugs out. They say smoking keeps away the bugs but it's only temporary and I don't recommend it.
- Flag - This is useful to make it easier for you to find you tent or for your friends to find you.
- Ear Plugs - It's a music festival and you would expect it to be noisy most of the time if not all the time. It's never going to be silent no matter where you camp.
- Sleeping Bag - You don't need an expensive down sleeping bag for summer. In fact, down sleeping bags are too hot and they won't provide you the comfort like it does in winter.
The only sure way to get a good spot is to arrive early on location. The earlier you are, the more options you have for a good spot to pitch your tent. Some sites let you arrive the night before but check with the organizers whether this is allowed.
Find an easy to spot landmark to help you or your friend find your tent easier. The more distinctive the landmark, the better. Also remember to make use of the flag. After you've had a few beers, all tents will start to look the same. Make sure your flag is in bright, distinctive colors and unique.
When choosing a spot, be aware of your surroundings. Some spots may be designated family camping zones and some may be party zones. If you're a party animal, don't pitch your tent on a family camping zone. Some beer tents stay open later than others.
If you're in a group, set up your tent in a circle with the entrance facing inwards. This way you can keep an eye on one another's tent contents and you'll have a sort of a private area where you can hang out and relax.
Don't be anti-social by blocking off your area completely. This makes it harder for others to find a camping space and to navigate the site.
Check whether camp stoves, grill or barbecues are allowed before you set one up. Only build a fire at a safe distance away from your tent to minimize the risk of fire.
It's tempting to trek around the entire site in search for the perfect camping spot. Unfortunately it doesn't exist and no matter where you put up your tent there's going to be some upsides and downsides. Concentrate on finding somewhere clean and reasonably convenient
What you should not do is camp at the foot of a hill because water runs downhill and as soon as it rains your tent will be flooded with mud. Also stay well away from campsite toilets because even though it may seem convenient when you first arrive but after a few hours it may start to smell real bad.
You'll be welcomed by early morning sewage trucks and even if it doesn't rain, the water pipes will soon make the ground muddy. Should the worst happen and the toilets flood, you could even wake up in a stinking puddle of waste.
Another good advice is to not camp right by the walkway. A spot about three tents in from the path is good because it's still easy to find and access. There's also less chance of being peed on and being crushed by drunken passersby. Speaking of drunk, set up your tent before you do get drunk or setting up your tent may become complicated.
About the Author Jonsky Sicuna is a writer for Hiking-Camping-World.com. He invites you to check out some great dome tents and propane stoves for camping.
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