WANT TO CAMP TOGETHER?
Simply Plan to Arrive Together
If you are wanting to camp next to friends or family and you’re traveling in separate vehicles plan to arrive together.
Campers are guided to the next available campsite upon entry and there is not an option to save a campsite.
Starting at $315
The VIP campgrounds are located right behind the stage and always fill up fast. You can also enter these campgrounds early with a VIP Early Camp Arrival Pass. You do NOT have to have a VIP ticket to buy a VIP campsite. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket.
Starting at $90
Northwoods is a designated family campground with a strict noise curfew. Northwoods is full of hills and woods, so it’s best suited for units 28 feet or shorter. Be sure to bring leveling blocks. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket.
Standard Electric SOLD OUT
Starting at $90
Lake Sallie is another family campground that has a strict noise curfew, and is one of our most popular campgrounds. Take in amazing views of the lake while having easy access to the music venue. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket.
Standard Electric SOLD OUT
Starting at $90
Blue Ox is one of our most popular campgrounds and always sells out fast. It boasts a good mixture of younger and older campers with plenty of parties happening during the day. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket.
Electric SOLD OUT
Starting at $90
Oatfield is located on the northeast side of the ranch and is reached through an underpass on County Road 22. It is suitable for any type of camping unit and has a mixture of younger and older campers. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket
Starting at $90
The Viking campground is generally known as the party campgrounds with plenty of activity happening after the shows each night. It is located on the southeast side of the ranch and can accommodate any type of camping unit. Each person in the campground must have a Camp Access pass in addition to their Admission ticket.
Starting at $50
General Camping Early Entry
- Early access into the all general camping campgrounds on Tuesday, August 3rd.
- Check-in times: Tuesday, 8/3: Gates open at Noon and close at 10pm
- Must purchase campsite and camp access separately
- Each vehicle must have early entry to arrive early
Starting at $100
VIP Camping Early Entry
- Early access into the VIP campgrounds on Saturday July 31st, Sunday August 1st, or Tuesday August 3rd.
- Check-in times: Saturday, 7/31 & Sunday, 8/1: Gates open at 9am and close at 6pm. Tuesday, 8/3: Gates open at 8am and close at 10pm
- Must purchase campsite and camp access separately
- Each vehicle must have early entry to arrive early
Starting at $65
Camp Access (Add-ON must be added to a 3-Day Admission ticket in order to access Camping).
- Sold by the person/admission ticket, not by the campsite
- Available for 3-day admission tickets ONLY. Single day tickets cannot add camp access.
- Camp access is needed to enter the campgrounds for any reason (visiting or camping)
- Each person staying on a campsite must have weekend ticket with camp access
Camping FAQs
About Camping:
YES! Ride the DL Shuttle Bus to WE Fest! Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Park for FREE during the day in the Becker County Fairgrounds (1310 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501). Then enjoy unlimited rides to and from WE Fest.
Noon to 2 am, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Shuttles run every 20 minutes making stops at the Fairgrounds near the beach, Downtown DL and at WE Fest West Gate.
– If you are a WE Fest camper, you can take the shuttle for FREE into town (to get groceries, more beer, or whatever else). Show your WE Fest camping wristband and ride for free.
– If you are using the shuttle to get to/from the event and are NOT a camper; you can PARK for FREE at the Fairgrounds and purchase a wristband with CASH at the Shuttle spots..
Shuttle wristbands: $20 for all 3 days or $10 each day.
YES!! CatchARyde is a festival taxi golf cart service for guests! $5 per person per ride or $65 per person for the whole weekend. They will be driving throughout the campgrounds all weekend, but also have a dispatch phone number (608-472-9016) you can call to schedule a pick up! Guests can also pre-purchase their CatchARyde passes right now on their website: HERE
If someone other than the ticket holder is setting up a campsite, we will require that the 3rd party bring the ticket holder’s campsite ticket to check-in where it will be scanned and exchanged for a stickered credential that will be applied to the (1) sleeping unit that is being dropped off, and another sticker for the (1) steering unit that will need to be retrieved from the 3rd party by the ticket holder. We will not hold credentials at camp check-in. The 3rd party tow vehicles will be marked and have 30 minutes to set up and exit the campground. Any vehicles or sleeping units without proper credentials will be towed.
If you purchased VIP Early Arrival along with your VIP campsite, you can arrive to start setting up on Saturday, July 31st, Sunday, August 1st, or Tuesday, August 3rd (note: campgrounds are closed on Monday). No overnight camping will be allowed until Tuesday, August 3rd.
If you purchased GA Early Arrival, you can gain access to the campgrounds starting on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Vehicles staged on the road after 12:00 PM on Monday, August 2nd, must be staged on the shoulder of the road and do so at their own risk. Guests must stay within their vehicles and are not permitted to set up camps, chairs, grills, etc. outside of their vehicles. The MN State Patrol and WE Fest Security will be patrolling these areas.
Your Campsite Pass is a vehicle pass that allows for one (1) driving unit (Car/Truck) and one (1) sleeping unit (trailer) PER CAMPSITE. Motor Homes are considered both a driving and sleeping unit. Any additional vehicles must purchase a separate campsite.
The only way to guarantee a camping spot next to friends is to arrive and enter your campground together. We do not allow people to rope off camping spaces or save spots. All campgrounds are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can purchase an Early Entry campground pass to enter the campgrounds early and claim your camping spot.
Once you are in we encourage you to stay in. We provide a free shuttle bus service for our campers into town on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, times TBA. It loads just outside the West Gate in the North portion of the Shuttle bus area. The bus pick-ups up and drops off at the Fairgrounds and also downtown where you can access the beach, restaurants, clothing, banks, groceries, adult beverages and the hospital all within walking distance.
Yes. Please let the campground staff know that you plan to use a generator as you enter a campground. All generators must be turned off for quiet hours beginning at 2:00 AM.
No, we do not allow any firewood to be brought from off-site. We will have firewood available for purchase at the campground entrances. Please bring fire rings, they will not be provided.
All campsites are approximately 25′ x 40′. Your entire camp setup must fit within the campsite. If your camper or RV is larger than 40 feet, you must purchase two campsites.
The farthest campground away from the concert entrance is approximately a 15-minute walk. Most other campgrounds are a 5 to 10-minute walk to the entrances. Please see the camping map for details.
All electrical sites are 30 amps. Please remember to bring at least a 50-foot-long extension cord.
Each campsite is allowed one vehicle (including a motorcycle) and one sleeping unit. A drivable RV is considered both.
You can have one vehicle and one sleeping unit per campsite. Your entire camp setup must fit in your allotted campsite, of 25′ × 40′.
All standard sites are 25’ x40’, so if you have an RV that exceeds this size you must purchase two camp sites.
There will be a designated parking/camping area for people with special accessibility needs. We offer accessible campsites, including electrical sites, in Lake Sallie and Northwoods. You must have an official handicapped parking placard or plate for your vehicle if you need to use this area. There will also be accessible restroom facilities. There are no stairs or other barriers to entering the concert grounds, so they will be entirely accessible. There will be a wheelchair accessible space inside the concert area where handicapped are allowed to enter one-half hour earlier than general admission.
Click here to see the full list of items that are allowed and prohibited in the campgrounds.
RV pump outs will be available in the campground for a fee. Please speak with a tollbooth attendant upon arrival for instructions and contact information.
There will be water trucks available in the campground for a fee. Please speak with a tollbooth attendant upon arrival for instructions and contact information.
ALLOWED & PROHIBITED ITEMS IN CAMPGROUNDS
*Prohibited items will be confiscated and not returned*
✅ Festival wristbands and passes
✅ Tent and rain fly
✅ Tarp
✅ Flag/Balloon (to identify your campsite)
✅ Table
✅ Chairs
✅ Beverages (no glass containers)
✅ Food
✅ Ice
✅ Coolers (outside food & beverages not allowed into the concert field)
✅ Generators (must be vented above your camper and shut off by 2:00 AM)
✅ Propane grills (at least 12 inches above the ground or any vegetation)
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Bug spray
✅ Toilet paper
✅ Towels (showers are available)
✅ Small luggage lock (for your tent)
✅ Lawn games
✅ Slip ‘n’ slide
✅ Pool
❌ Illegal substances of any kind
❌ Firearms or weapons of any kind
❌ Large hammers or sledge hammers
❌ Glass containers or bottles of any kind
❌ More alcohol than reasonable for personal consumption
❌ Large, external speakers and sound systems that would disturb neighbors (bluetooth speakers are ok)
❌ Furniture, refrigerators or carpeting
❌ Golf carts, ATVs, scooters or skateboards
❌ Drones or any remote flying device
❌ Fireworks
❌ Pets
❌ Kegs
❌ Unauthorized vending
❌ Off-site firewood (firewood is available for purchase at all campground entrances)
CAMPING POLICIES
- WE Fest Camping Hours of Operation: Tollbooths open for camping patrons of WE Fest starting Wednesday, August 4th at 9am CST and close at 10pm. Thursday and Friday are the same hours. Saturday hours of operation are 9am to 2pm. Re-entry is allowed with proper credentials outside operational hours. Early Arrival Passes are available for General Admission and VIP if you wish to arrive on Tuesday of the event.
- No one is allowed into the campgrounds without both a Camp Access Pass and a 3-Day Admission ticket, whether VIP, Reserved Seating, or General Admission.
- Single Day tickets are NOT allowed into the campgrounds.
- To camp at WE Fest you must have TWO (2) items: 3-Day Admission ticket and a Camp General Access Pass.
- Campsites are sold by vehicle: one vehicle and one sleeping unit is permitted for each vehicle purchased. A drivable RV is considered both the vehicle and sleeping unit.
- There are a limited number of campsites in Lake Sallie, Northwoods, Blue Ox, and VIP that have electric hook ups. All other sites are primitive and have no electrical hook ups. You must purchase an electric specific campsite to use the electric sites.
- Campers are guided to the next available campsite, and there is no way to “save” a campsite. You must arrive together to camp together.
- No Refunds or Exchanges.
- Excessive noise is never allowed in any campground, particularly after 2:00 AM.
- All vehicles are subject to searches as they enter and/or are parked in the WE Fest Campgrounds and Parking lots, and/or on the Soo Pass Ranch Venue grounds. If you leave and re-enter, you are subject to search again.
- No camping gear or RV drop offs will be permitted in the General Admission campgrounds.
- No outside technicians or service trucks will be permitted into the campgrounds. For contact with approved on site technicians please speak with the tollbooth staff members.
Sites are 25′ x 40′. If your vehicle or sleeping unit exceeds 40′ you must purchase two campsites.