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Post by weeniehead on Jul 21, 2016 18:22:06 GMT -5
Looking at the map, it seems that car camping west might be the spot to be for car camping. What time would one recommend to be there in line if hoping to make it into that section, and can you plan on making it into a certain car camping section? Thanks! Also, hugeeeee ween and phish fan traveling from Denver and cannot wait! Thinking that since phish likes to cover Roses are free(ween song) that we can indeed see some collaboration!
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Post by mccjeff on Jul 21, 2016 20:44:04 GMT -5
Either exactly 4:17 am OR there is absolutely no way to predict that. I'm going with the later.
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Post by Flufhead on Jul 22, 2016 15:18:27 GMT -5
Denver? Daym. Nice. It's a complete crap roll as far as getting there vs getting in. For what it's worth....the staff don't seem to really make each car go to the next available plot. At least last year they didn't but could be of the major cluster@$#& it was.
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Post by suebhunny on Jul 22, 2016 15:27:51 GMT -5
Were you at the same fest as me? I've always been forced into the next available spot.Denver? Daym. Nice. It's a complete crap roll as far as getting there vs getting in. For what it's worth....the staff don't seem to really make each car go to the next available plot. At least last year they didn't but could be of the major cluster@$#& it was.
Can I place some orders from Denver? 😎
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Post by lobster on Jul 22, 2016 15:42:00 GMT -5
Last year I ended up seperated from my crew coming up from GA during the whole thursday fiasco. They made it in before me on Friday and I was sure to be camping solo.
I call my friends after I finally made it in the fest and they informed me that after pleading with the parking guy they were able to save me a spot beside them. It was up to me to make it to them past all the parking people directing me in the opposite direction.
I asked the guy at the intersection right past BRB if he could let me go straight through towards the woods stage. He said "I can't let you go that way but if I was to turn around there isn't ....."
He had said enough, as soon as he started to turn around I stepped on it and rolled right up to my reserved spot beside some of the best festie friends one could have.
This was a special circumstance for sure but I would say it is possible to go somewhere besides where you are being directed just don't count on it.
Post by Flufhead on Jul 22, 2016 16:27:49 GMT -5
Were you at the same fest as me? I've always been forced into the next available spot.Denver? Daym. Nice. It's a complete crap roll as far as getting there vs getting in. For what it's worth....the staff don't seem to really make each car go to the next available plot. At least last year they didn't but could be of the major cluster@$#& it was.
Can I place some orders from Denver? 😎
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I drove in and the dude said go wherever. Like I said...total crap shot.
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Post by mccjeff on Jul 22, 2016 16:45:55 GMT -5
Guys in my crew hopped out and ended up directing rvs where to park because whatever system was supposed to be working wasn't. After we got parked, I'm not sure how anyone else got parked.
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Post by estprofinhumboldt on Jul 23, 2016 7:08:14 GMT -5
Were you at the same fest as me? I've always been forced into the next available spot.
I drove in and the dude said go wherever. Like I said...total crap shot.
We got the "head down this road and park wherever you like" last year right before the Doobies thing. So obviously, that won't happen again this year because they change everything every year.
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Post by mccjeff on Jul 23, 2016 8:34:25 GMT -5
Last year was an anomaly. No lessons or trends can be derived from that.
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Post by smosey wales on Jul 25, 2016 13:58:34 GMT -5
VIP was flexible both at L2 and L3.
At L2 I came in Friday and there was acres of space available so I put the wasto parker in my car and we drove around to a good spot way up on the hill. His only concern when we got there was that I was inside the lines, and since I park it as tight as I can, he was very helpful with that.
L3 was tighter--everyone came in at once, and also they oversold. But they let me choose the top of the hill or bottom; being from the South of course I took high ground. once up there, they were parking us close to other spots already taken, but still I had choices among about 8 spots in the grid--which corner, etc. For a while I had open space next to me. Then eventually it all filled in.
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Post by jshafer81 on Jul 27, 2016 15:14:49 GMT -5
If someone in our group needs to leave Sunday afternoon is it possible to get out of the car camping area or do they need to get a parking pass instead? Just weighing a second camping pass for more space vs parking pass.
Post by vannpw on Jul 27, 2016 16:09:36 GMT -5
Not a problem leaving on Sunday. You will see somewhat of an exodus shortly after Church at the Blue Ridge Bowl. Lots of folks have to make it back to reality on Monday morning. If at all possible, your friend should stick around for Grateful Gospel; always one of the best times after along weekend...If someone in our group needs to leave Sunday afternoon is it possible to get out of the car camping area or do they need to get a parking pass instead? Just weighing a second camping pass for more space vs parking pass.
Post by jshafer81 on Jul 27, 2016 16:26:08 GMT -5
Not a problem leaving on Sunday. You will see somewhat of an exodus shortly after Church at the Blue Ridge Bowl. Lots of folks have to make it back to reality on Monday morning. If at all possible, your friend should stick around for Grateful Gospel; always one of the best times after along weekend...If someone in our group needs to leave Sunday afternoon is it possible to get out of the car camping area or do they need to get a parking pass instead? Just weighing a second camping pass for more space vs parking pass.
Post by moon on Jul 28, 2016 7:25:05 GMT -5
Not a problem leaving on Sunday. You will see somewhat of an exodus shortly after Church at the Blue Ridge Bowl. Lots of folks have to make it back to reality on Monday morning. If at all possible, your friend should stick around for Grateful Gospel; always one of the best times after along weekend...If someone in our group needs to leave Sunday afternoon is it possible to get out of the car camping area or do they need to get a parking pass instead? Just weighing a second camping pass for more space vs parking pass.
To be honest, I'm looking forward to Grateful Gospel the most, right after seeing Ween of course. Sunday is going to be fiiiiiire, morning to late night!
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Post by mccjeff on Jul 28, 2016 10:36:14 GMT -5
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Post by cherryghost on Jul 31, 2016 18:26:25 GMT -5
Grateful Gospel year 2 in the woods with JK was sublime to me. Mighty High!
Post by jshafer81 on Aug 3, 2016 19:10:53 GMT -5
FAQ says car camping sites are 420 sq ft...can anyone confirm whether these are 30x15 or some longer/narrower size? Trying to sort out if our monster tent will work or if we need to start considering a second camping site.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 19:19:59 GMT -5
Ah, heehee. He said 420.FAQ says car camping sites are 420 sq ft...can anyone confirm whether these are 30x15 or some longer/narrower size? Trying to sort out if our monster tent will work or if we need to start considering a second camping site.
Thanks!
Post by southernman on Aug 4, 2016 6:04:59 GMT -5
A monster tent will likely work if you arent putting up an easyup too. A good size tent and easy up works bit not a monster.
Post by moon on Aug 4, 2016 7:39:58 GMT -5
A monster tent will likely work if you arent putting up an easyup too. A good size tent and easy up works bit not a monster.
We have a six person tent, easy-up, and GMC Terrain. Should be cozy. We like to hang tapestries to provide privacy and shade when applicable.
At Alpine the site was 40x80 which was more than enough, plus the site next to us was on a corner and being used for a row of recycling bins and we were told we could use if needed (we didn't). On the other side was one group who had two sites, and only half used the one adjacent to us. If only we should be that lucky at Lockn'.
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Post by southernman on Aug 4, 2016 7:41:40 GMT -5
Very cozy.
One reason we like to camp w/ friends is so we can gropu the area in the center together. Makes it a little more roomy.
A little concerned about coziness in tent-only now that it has sold out.
Post by moon on Aug 4, 2016 7:57:10 GMT -5
Very cozy.
One reason we like to camp w/ friends is so we can gropu the area in the center together. Makes it a little more roomy.
A little concerned about coziness in tent-only now that it has sold out.
None of our friends wanted to go to Lockn', but of course everrrrrryyyyybody and their brother is going to Vegas. So it's just the two of us.
We usually are very laissez faire about arriving at these things, but hearing the stories about ADA camping being given to whoever shows up with a disabled hanger regardless of whether they purchased an ADA pass or not has me all paranoid.
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Post by southernman on Aug 4, 2016 8:03:21 GMT -5
So, not to totally put your mind at ease, but last year was very weird, and a lot of things happened. Due to the delayed opening they only had about 1/3 of staff on hand that they needed, which means once you got inside the venue, there was pretty much nobody directing anybody at all (very minimal). We had tons of people parking in the tent-only section, which shouldn't be how it is either.
Two years ago things were very smooth and orderly and such things got checked.
I guess we wait and see this year.
Post by chokettie on Aug 4, 2016 8:59:02 GMT -5
hey peeps... forum and lockn' n00b here. question about car camping that doesn't appear to have been addressed yet:
most of what i've read so far says you're allowed one tent and one canopy within your allotted space. i'm going with two friends (a couple) in one car. right now the plan is for them two have their own tent so they can do their thing and me pitch my own small tent as well, in addition to the canopy we're putting up.
obviously it'll be a snug fit no matter the policy, but my question is: is this policy strictly enforced? or do they not really care so long as you stay within your allotted space?
thanks!
Last Edit: Aug 4, 2016 8:59:32 GMT -5 by chokettie
Post by southernman on Aug 4, 2016 9:07:51 GMT -5
based on past years, once you are in the campground, nothing is strictly enforced.
(Except maybe vending, which I wouldn't say is strict, but they do put some effort into putting it down).
