Camp in the Heart of Telluride
Make the most of your festival weekend by camping in beautiful Telluride Town Park. Your Camping Pass includes three nights of communal camping (Thursday–Sunday), just steps from the festival grounds, scenic hiking trails, and downtown Telluride.
Festival Camping at a Glance
Camping Hours: Thursday, August 6 at 2:00 PM – Sunday, August 9 at 11:00 AM
Camping Style: Tent camping, first-come, first-served communal camping (no assigned campsites)
Required: Valid Festival Pass and Camping Pass
Vehicle & RV Parking Permits: Sold separately
Children: Ages 11 and under camp free with a ticketed adult
Pets: Dogs and other pets are not permitted
Fire Restrictions: Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect (see FAQ below for details)
Amenities: ADA-accessible restrooms, hot showers, and limited phone charging stations
FAQ’s
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Festival camping is communal and first-come, first-served—there are no assigned campsites. If you'd like to camp near friends, we recommend arriving together so you can find space together.
Festival camping opens Thursday at 2:00 PM. Campers may line up before then, but entry into the campground is not permitted until it opens. All campers must vacate the campground by Sunday at 2:00 PM, when management returns to the Town of Telluride.
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If you purchased a campground parking pass, you'll be able to park in the campground with your parking pass displayed in your windshield.
If you do not have a campground parking pass, campground staff will direct you to free off-site parking for campers.
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No. All campers must have a valid Festival ticket. Guests without Festival tickets will not be permitted into the campground.
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Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the campground.
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Yes. ADA-accessible restrooms and showers are available throughout the campground.
Hot showers are available for $4 for the first 5 minutes, with additional time available for $1 increments. Shower tokens can be purchased from the token machines located outside each shower building. The machines accept $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills only.
Limited electrical outlets and phone charging stations are available near the restroom buildings.
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Yes. You're welcome to bring your own food, beverages, and alcohol to your campsite.
Alcohol is not permitted inside the Festival grounds or in public areas of Telluride outside the campground.
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Stage II Fire Restrictions are currently in effect. For the safety of our community and surrounding public lands, all guests must comply with current fire restrictions.
The following are prohibited:
Campfires and all open fires
Charcoal grills
Wood-burning stoves, chimineas, tiki torches, and other open flames
Fireworks and explosives
The following are allowed:
Propane or gas grills and camp stoves with an on/off valve, provided they are used in an area clear of flammable materials
Smoking only inside an enclosed vehicle or enclosed building
Festival staff and security will enforce all fire restrictions. Guests who fail to comply may be asked to extinguish prohibited items or leave the campground.
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No. For the safety and security of all campers, only registered campers with valid camping wristbands are permitted in the campground.
Camping wristbands are non-transferable once issued. Mutilated, altered, or torn wristbands will not be honored.
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Smoking is permitted in the campground, but please be respectful of your neighbors.
Please be respectful of your neighbors at all times. Marijuana may not be consumed openly or publicly. Campground security will intervene if complaints are received or campground rules are violated.
Please note: During Stage II Fire Restrictions, smoking is only permitted inside an enclosed vehicle or enclosed building.
Load-In procedures
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Please follow these steps to help us get everyone into the campground safely and efficiently.
2:00 PM: Walk into Town Park and line up. Do not line up with your vehicle. Please park legally in town before entering the campground.
Bring your camping wristband or proof of purchase (printed or digital).
2:30 PM: Camp Hosts will release campers into the campground.
One person per group may place one tarp to reserve a campsite.
Return to the Camp Host to receive a temporary vehicle permit.
Retrieve your vehicle and unload your gear. Please limit unloading to 20 minutes.
After unloading, move your vehicle to its assigned parking location.
Festival camping is communal, so you'll likely be camping near other guests. Please be respectful of your neighbors and enjoy the community atmosphere.
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Find an available RV space.
Remove the RV site tag and bring it, along with your proof of purchase, to the Camp Host.
The Camp Host will exchange your site tag for an RV permit.
Display the permit in your windshield where it is clearly visible.
Return with your RV and park in your assigned space.
Please Note: RVs may not be moved during the festival.
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Walk into the campground and choose a space where your vehicle can fit completely off the roadway.
Bring your proof of purchase to the Camp Host to receive your vehicle permit.
Display the permit in your windshield where it is clearly visible.
Retrieve your vehicle and park in your selected space.
Please Note: Vehicles may not be moved during the festival.
Important Notes
Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited throughout the Town of Telluride, except in designated Festival Vehicle Camping and RV Camping spaces with a valid permit.
If you already have a Town Park campground reservation prior to the festival, please identify yourself to the Camp Host when the festival campground opens.
Please be courteous to your fellow campers. Festival camping is designed to be a fun, social experience for everyone.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the Festival Campground.
Stage II Fire Restrictions are currently in effect. For the safety of our community and surrounding public lands, all guests must comply with current fire restrictions.
The following are prohibited:
Campfires and all open fires
Charcoal grills
Wood-burning stoves, chimineas, tiki torches, and other open flames
Fireworks and explosives
General Info
The Festival Campground is located within Telluride Town Park and is open 24 hours a day during the festival weekend.
Camping is communal and first-come, first-served. There are no assigned campsites or reserved camping areas.
Camping passes are sold per person. Vehicle and RV permits are sold separately and are not included with a Camping Pass.
Camping passes are valid from Thursday through Sunday only.
Guests arriving before Thursday must have an existing reservation through the Town of Telluride and pay the applicable town camping fees.
Single-day camping passes are not available. Guests staying for only one night must still purchase a full Camping Pass.
Only Festival Pass holders may purchase Camping Passes. A valid Festival Pass and Camping Pass are required to enter the Festival Campground.
RV & Vehicle Camping
Want to camp with your vehicle? The Festival Campground offers a limited number of RV and Vehicle Camping permits, allowing you to park next to your campsite just a short walk from the festival grounds.
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RV Camping is limited to 10 designated RV campsites within the Telluride Town Park Campground, approximately a three-minute walk from the festival entrance.
RVs are defined as vehicles 18 feet or longer.
Maximum RV length is 30 feet.
No hookups are available.
Restrooms and hot showers are located nearby.
Generators are permitted, provided quiet hours are respected.
RVs must remain in place for the duration of the festival.
Please Note: An RV Pass is a parking permit only. All RV campers must also have a valid Festival Pass and Camping Pass, sold separately.
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Vehicle Camping allows you to park one vehicle next to your campsite in designated Vehicle Camping areas within the Festival Campground.
Vehicles are defined as automobiles under 18 feet in length.
Vehicles 18 feet or longer require an RV Pass.
Restrooms and hot showers are located nearby.
Vehicles must remain in place for the duration of the festival.
Please Note: A Vehicle Camping Pass is a parking permit only. All Vehicle campers must also have a valid Festival Pass and Camping Pass, sold separately.
