Blue Ox Music Festival Camping
The 2025 Blue Ox Music Festival will be held June 26-28 at The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, WI
Questions:
Email: info@blueoxfest.com
Phone: 715-602-4440 (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm)
The Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin takes place at The Pines Music Park (formally Whispering Pines Campground) which features 120 acres of mostly wooded camping situated around a centralized concert area.
Unreserved Tent Camping is included with your 3-day, 2-day and 1-day Saturday GA ticket. (Sites are first come first served). Areas include: GA Wooded, GA Prairie, GA Quiet or GA Family tent camping.
RV Camping: If you plan to bring an RV, pull behind, or pop-up/tear-drop camper you will need to purchase a RESERVED site. You will need to have a reserved campsite pass to gain access to the grounds. **(1) RV/Pull-Behind/Pop-up/Tear-drop camper per site allowed. The reserved campsites are available as an add-on to your admissions ticket. Choose between Electric, Pines, Fields, Prairie, or Family section of our campground. All vehicles over 20’ LONG REQUIRE A RESERVED SITE (only the smallest Sprinter vans are under 20 feet, so please check your vehicle length).
Campground Amenities Include:
- All camping is classified as primitive.
- Porta-potties, Recycling and Garbage receptacles provided.
- A permanent shower building (FREE to all campers).
- Free drinking water located near shower building and within the festival bowl are available within walking distance from all campsites.
- A camp store offering firewood and ice.
- Grills are allowed in the campgrounds but are not provided.
- Fire rings are available in VERY limited quantities throughout the campgrounds. We do NOT sell fire rings or take reservations/special requests for them. We suggest that you bring your own fire ring if you would like to guarantee your OWN campfire.
Unreserved Tent Only Camping
GA Tent Unreserved
Unreserved tent camping and parking in our lot (not next to your tent) is included with your 3-Day or 2-Day (Fri + Sat) admission ticket on a first come, first served basis. *Pull-behinds/trailers/teardrops and RVs are PROHIBITED from unreserved areas.
Unreserved areas:
- GA Wooded (Woodchuck, Eagle & Honeybee)
- GA Prairie
- GA Family (midnight noise curfew; available to those with kids ONLY)
- GA Quiet
*Pull-behinds/trailers/teardrops and RVs are PROHIBITED from unreserved areas. If you have one of these units then you NEED to purchase a reserved campsite to gain access to the campground.
*A Car Camping pass is required if you would like to park your car next to your tent or use your car as your sleeping unit in the unreserved camping area. If you do not have a car camping pass then you can drive to your campsite to drop off your camping gear at your site but this will ONLY be allowed on Thursday before dark. After you unpack you will be asked to park your car in one of our overflow parking areas (not next to your tent).
*You can drive to your campsite and drop off your camping gear before you park your car. This will be allowed on Thursday before dark ONLY. If you are arriving on Friday, you will not be able to drive your car to your campsite to drop off your camping gear. You must park your car in the free overflow parking area located in The Fields and walk your camping gear to your campsite. Packing a wagon will make this process easier. All tent campers will be able to drive back to your campsite on Sunday to pack up.
Car Camping
CAR CAMPING PASS – Limited
If you would like to park your car at your general admission unreserved campsite (next to your tent) or use your car as your sleeping unit in an unreserved area, simply purchase a Car Camping pass and you will receive a tag for your vehicle to be parked at your site.
- If your vehicle is over 20′ long you will need an RV site rather than a car camping pass (only the smallest Sprinter vans are under 20 feet, so please check your vehicle length).
- Pass does NOT give you in and out privileges; vehicle must be parked at your campsite the entire weekend. If you leave the grounds you will be directed to general parking (located in the Fields) upon arrival back to the festival.
- A General Admission Ticket MUST be purchased separately.
Price: $65
*Limited quantities available.
*1-Day Saturday pass holders will NOT be able to drive your car to your unreserved campsite to drop off your camping gear when you arrive on Saturday; even with a car camping pass (please do not purchase a car camping pass with your Saturday ticket). You must park your car in the free overflow parking area located in the Fields and walk your camping gear to your campsite. Packing a wagon will make this process easier. Arriving on Saturday means you will most likely have to camp in Prairie Unreserved. All tent campers will be able to drive back to your campsite on Sunday to pack up.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CAMPING PASS
Good for (1) one person to arrive the Wednesday night before the festival for tent or car camping in any unreserved area.
Unreserved areas include GA, Family, Prairie and Quiet.
Check-in: Wednesday, June 25th 3pm-9pm (Do NOT arrive early)
*If you arrive early, you will be directed to leave and park in our off-site lot located at 3443 Crescent Ave or you can wait in a line on Eagle Lane. Getting here early does not mean you will get into the grounds in order of getting into line. Eagle Lane is a waiting area, not a line to get in first. Those with a Wednesday Camping pass will be allowed into the venue starting at 3:00PM at our Fields Gate. Lines formed within the Fields Gate will be first come first served in terms of entry. Lines off Eagle Lane mean nothing in terms of entry.
Fields Gate: Anyone with a Wednesday Camping pass MUST use the Fields Gate to be scanned in. If you arrive at the Pines gate you will be turned away and directed to the Fields Gate.
Price: $40/person
Info:
- Each attendee arriving on Wednesday MUST have a 3-day admission pass.
- Kids 13 and under are free and do not need their own pass for Wednesday arrival.
- Pass ONLY available for purchase in advance.
- NO roping off or saving additional camping space for friends that have not yet arrived. We have a lot of people that will need space in our unreserved areas and we want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable festival experience.
*Reserved campsites include Wednesday Night camping for up to 6 people (arriving together with the campsite ticket holder) with a purchase of a 3-day admission pass. More detailed arrival info will be emailed to the reserved campsite holder closer to the festival.
*Credit card processing fee, ticket service fee and sales tax will be added at check-out.
*Those without a car camping pass will need to move their car to designated parking areas in the fields parking area or along perimeter roads.
*No refunds. Event dates, entertainment, and times subject to change without notice. No pets allowed. Rain or Shine.
Reserved RV/Tent Camping
Prairie Non-Electric RV Reserved – Limited
Our Prairie Campground, located next to The Pines Music Park offers:
- Open prairie campsites
- Reserved camping for RVs, pull-behinds, motor-homes, pop-up campers, tents and cars
- Very Limited Oversized sites available (ideal for large groups and oversized RVS and buses.)
- More level campsites compared to those previously located in the Fields.
- Located about a 3 -5 minute walk to the festival bowl.
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted but must be turned off from 2:00 am to 6:00 am
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Prairie site allowed.
*(1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Prairie site allowed
Price:
Standard (20′ wide x 30′ long) = $185
Oversized (25′ wide x 70′ long) = $320 – Sold Out
VIEW PDF CAMPGROUND MAP WITH SITE NUMBERS
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
*If your RV/Camper is oversized (over 30′) you may have to purchase (2) Prairie sites back to back so that you can pull through.
Prairie Tent, Car & Small Teardrops Only Reserved – Limited
Our Prairie Campground, located next to The Pines Music Park offers:
- Open prairie campsites
- Reserved camping for tents, cars, Sprinter vans, rooftop tents on trailers and small teardrop trailers 10 ft and under allowed (short units only).
- Size: 15′ wide x 30′ long
- More level campsites compared to the Fields
- Located about a 4.5 – 6 minute walk to the festival bowl
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Generator use is PROHIBITED in this area.
This section is ideal for those who would like to arrive to a specific spot for tent, car, Sprinter/teardrop camping. NO GENERATORS ALLOWED.
Price: $150
Size: 15′ wide x 30′ long
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*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
Fields Non-Electric Reserved – Sold Out
The Fields, located next to The Pines Music Park offers:
- Open field campsites
- Reserved camping for RVs, pull-behinds, motor-homes, pop-up campers, tents and cars.
- All Fields Reserved sites are 20′ wide x 30′ long
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted but must be turned off from 2:00 am to 6:00 am
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Field site allowed
Price: $185
Size: 20′ wide x 30′ long
VIEW PDF CAMPGROUND MAP WITH SITE NUMBERS
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
*If your RV/Camper is oversized (over 30′ long) please consider an over sized site in the Prairie Reserved section or purchase (2) Field sites back to back so that you can pull through.
Pines Non Electric Reserved -Sold Out
- Wooded Sites
- Approx. Size: 20′ wide x 30′ long
- Reserved camping for RVs, pull-behinds, motor-homes, pop-up campers, tents and cars.
- Car parking at site without a car camping pass if it fits within your site’s boundary. (Your car CAN NOT be parked on the road)
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted but must be turned off from 2:00 am to 6:00 am
- No water hookups
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
*Limit of 3 Pines Reserved sites per order.
Price: $195
Size: 20′ wide x 30′ long
VIEW PDF CAMPGROUND MAP WITH SITE NUMBERS
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
*If your RV/Camper is oversized (over 30′) please consider a site in our Prairie Reserved section or call us at 715-602-4440 to arrange accommodations.
Family Non-Electric Reserved – Sold Out
- Mostly Wooded Sites
- Located near our Family Stage
- Midnight noise curfew (includes generators)
- Approx. Size: 20′ wide x 30′ long
- RV/Camper and tent camping are available in these sections.
- Can park car at site without a car camping pass if it fits within your site’s boundary. (Your car can not be parked on the road)
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted but must be turned off from 12:00 am to 6:00 am
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
*Limit of 3 Family Reserved sites per order.
Price: $250
Size: 20′ wide x 30′ long
VIEW PDF CAMPGROUND MAP WITH SITE NUMBERS
On sale during Early Bird Sale starting October 8th, 2024 at 10am CT
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with paid adult.
*Please help us conserve the limited space in our family camping area. It may be tempting to setup in this area due to its convenience to the festival area however, we ask you to please respect the fact that families with young children have unique challenges in attending a music festival, and we would like to make it easier on them. Please save family camp for families with children.
Prairie Electric RV – Available via Renewals & Waitlist ONLY
Electric campsites are the ONLY campsites at the festival that we offer renewals for since it’s something we have offered since Year One of Blue Ox. All Non-Electric campsites are non-renewable.
- Open Prairie campsites
- Size Range: 25′ wide x 40′ – 50′ + long
- Access to (1) 30 AMP Electric hook up. No water hookups.
- Located about a 2 minute walk from the festival bowl
- Access to all Pines Campground Amenities
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (Check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- No water hookups
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Prairie site allowed.
Price:
25′ wide x 40′ long = $490
25′ wide x 50′ long = $515
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*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
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Electric Waitlist: Please email your name, phone number and length of your RV to info@blueoxfest.com to be added to this running list. As of July 2024 we have over 200 people on our waitlist. If you plan to attend Blue Ox 2025 with an RV then we suggest that you purchase a non-electric campsite when these go on sale during our Early Bird Sale in the Fall (date TBA). We would be more than happy to upgrade you to an electric campsite if one becomes available to you via waitlist at a later date.
For those who currently have an Electric Campsite: The renewal process will start in Mid-August. Names on the ‘Request to Move’ form will carry over year to year, in the order they were originally received, if their request has not been fulfilled. (Carry-over names start with those who filled out the ‘Request to Move’ form in August 2022.)
Electric Availability: Each year we have about 10-20 electric sites that become available to our Electric Waitlist.
Section: The sites that become available to our waitlist will always be Prairie Electric since those who currently have electric sites can request to move first based on availability before we offer sites to our waitlist.
Electric Waitlist Process: Your name will move up on the list and will stay on the list until we are able to offer you an electric site. Please also keep in mind that this list does still include names from the 2022 festival so a lot of people may decide to pass on an electric site ahead of you if they were only interested in attending the one year.
- First waitlister will receive a call (if number is on file) and email from us about a site that is available.
- First waitlister will have up to 72 hours to let us know if they want the site or if they want to pass.*
- If the first waitlister passes or if we DO NOT hear back from them after 72 hours then we will move onto the second waitlister and the process continues until someone buys the site.
*Reminder: Those on our waitlist will ONLY be offered a Prairie Electric site first since our ‘wooded’ electric sites will sell out to our current electric customers each year based on requests to move.
*You may have to start with a Prairie Electric site first and then you can request to move closer to the festival bowl or request a wooded site the following year.
Electric RV Reserved – Available via Renewals & Waitlist ONLY
Electric campsites are the only sites at the festival that we offer renewals for since it’s something we have offered since Year One of Blue Ox. Non-Electric campsites are non-renewable.
- Most sites are tree covered but some sites are not.
- Size Range: 20′ wide x 25′ – 40′ + long
- Includes (1) 30 AMP Electric hook up which may not be directly in the site (up to 50′ in some cases). Please come prepared. No water hookups.
- Includes free Wednesday night camping (check-in starts at Noon) for up to 6 people (arriving together with campsite ticket holder) with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
Price: $315 – $520
Size Range: 20′ wide x 25′ – 40′ + long
VIEW PDF CAMPGROUND MAP WITH SITE NUMBERS
*Price Varies based on location
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
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Electric Waitlist: Please email your name, phone number and length of your RV to info@blueoxfest.com to be added to this running list. As of July 2024 we have over 200 people on our waitlist. If you plan to attend Blue Ox 2025 with an RV then we suggest that you purchase a non-electric campsite when these go on sale during our Early Bird Sale in the Fall (date TBA). We would be more than happy to upgrade you to an electric campsite if one becomes available to you at a later date.
For those who currently have an Electric Campsite: The renewal process will start in Mid-August. Names on the ‘Request to Move’ form will carry over year to year, in the order they were originally received, if their request has not been fulfilled. (Carry-over names start with those who filled out the ‘Request to Move’ form in August 2022.)
Electric Availability: Each year we have about 10-20 electric sites that become available to our Electric Waitlist.
Section: The sites that become available to our waitlist will always be Prairie Electric since those who currently have electric sites can request to move first based on availability before we offer sites to our waitlist.
Waitlist Process: Your name will move up on the list and will stay on the list until we are able to offer you an electric site. Please also keep in mind that this list does still include names from the 2022 festival so a lot of people may decide to pass on an electric site ahead of you if they were only interested in attending the one year.
- First waitlister will receive a call (if number is on file) and email from us about a site that is available.
- First waitlister will have up to 72 hours to let us know if they want the site or if they want to pass.*
- If the first waitlister passes or if we DO NOT hear back from them after 72 hours then we will move onto the second waitlister and the process continues until someone buys the site.
*Reminder: Those on our waitlist will ONLY be offered a Prairie Electric site first since our ‘wooded’ electric sites will sell out to our current electric customers each year based on requests to move.
*You may have to start with a Prairie Electric site first and then you can request to move closer to the festival bowl or request a wooded site the following year.
*Price varies based on size and location
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
Pre-Set Tents & Tiny Cabins
Gimme Shelter Package
Arrive to a rental tent already set up on a reserved spot in the Backyards and Beyond neighborhood located under tree cover in Eagle Camp (about a 5 minute walk from the festival bowl).
*Festival admission NOT included*
2-Person Package includes:
- A reserved spot in the Backyards and Beyond shaded tent village.
- 11′ x 9′ Core Equipment tent with set-up and tear down service
- Parking for (1) car next to your tent with early move-in on Wednesday night
- Direct contact to a Backyards & Beyond camp host.
- Access to all campground amenities including free showers, refillable water stations and nearby porto-potties.
- Access to tent village activities and amenities (listed below in details)
- Access to campsite starting Wednesday night starting at 4:00 PM
Price: $650
*Does NOT include bedding, chairs, mats or any other camping equipment beyond the tent.
Add-on Air Mats & Chairs Rental: $125
- 2 premium UST Fillmatic air mats (bedding not included)
- 2 camp chairs
+Additional Amenities & Details
Tent Village Activities / Amenities:
- Lawn Games – Available in the campsite common space
- USB port phone charging station
- Community use shade canopies
- Coffee bar – Fresh coffee every morning
- Beer social (Friday)*
- Best decorated tent contest**
*Beer Social (Friday): Backyards and Beyond will bring beers from their favorite breweries to share at the social and encourage campers to do the same! If you would like to participate in this unique experience, bring some extra drinks to share with your neighbors. This is a great opportunity to brag about your favorite brewery, try something new, and meet and greet one another. Available while supplies last.
**Best Decorated Tent contest: That’s right! Bring flair to customize your tent for a chance to win some cool prizes and bragging rights. We’re talking pink lawn flamingos, tapestries, solar lights, yard gnomes, etc. Do your thing! Winners will be announced on Saturday.
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Check-in: Access to the festival grounds starting Wednesday at Noon (campsite will be move-in ready starting at 4pm)
Check-out: Departure by noon on Sunday
***Pre-Set Tent Village hosted by Backyards and Beyond
Tiny Camping Cabins – Sold Out
If you were the original purchaser of a Camping Cabin for Blue Ox 2024 then you will have the first opportunity to reserve and pay for a cabin for Blue Ox 2025 before public on-sale.
Stay on-site in one of our custom-built air-conditioned tiny camping cabins located under tree cover within the Backyards and Beyond neighborhood. (Accommodates 2 people max). *Festival admission NOT included.
Location: Near pre-set tent camping village in Eagle Camp (about a 5 minute walk from the festival bowl)
2-Person Price: $1,975
Each Tiny Cabin includes:
- Ample interior standing room to move about
- Three windows with shades
- Chairs and seating area
- Power w/USB outlet plugin(s) to charge devices
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Shelving/storage and clothing rack
- Air conditioning
- Mini Fridge
- Locked entrance
- Entry mat
- (1) Queen size bed or (2) Twin size beds – Set-up based on the cabin you selected at check-out
- Blankets, linens and pillows
- Two towels and two washcloths
- Small garbage can
- Broom and dustpan
- Access to pre-set tent camping village amenities and activities
- Welcome package featuring a charcuterie board and an assortment of craft beverages from 3rd & Vine (Eau Claire)
- (1) car camping pass to park your vehicle near your cabin
*Festival admission NOT included. Each cabin has a 2 person occupancy
*Check-in: Access to the festival grounds starting Wednesday at Noon (campsite will be move-in ready starting at 4pm)
*Check-out: Departure by noon on Sunday
Camping Map
Camping Policies
Campground Check-in, Rules and Information
Please review the following materials prior to your arrival at the festival
NO PETS ALLOWED in concert area, festival grounds, parking lots, or campgrounds.
Campground Check-in Times:
- Thursday: 7AM – Midnight
- Friday: 9AM – Midnight
- Saturday: 10AM – 11PM
*You must have festival admission that matches the day of your arrival to enter the campground (kids 13 and under are free).
*The Pines Campground will be CLOSED to all vehicle traffic at 8:00 PM nightly (including car pass holders). If you arrive after 8:00 PM then you will have to park in the Fields Parking Lot and cart/walk your belongings to your campsite.
Wednesday Night Camping:
- All reserved campsites include free Wednesday night camping for up to 6 people per site (arriving together with campsite ticket holder). Each person must also have a 3-day admission pass (kids 13 and under are free).
- Check-in available between Noon-9:00PM for those with a reserved campsite ticket
- All unreserved tent campers and car camping attendees can purchase a Wednesday Night Camping pass if they want to move-in on Wednesday.
- Check-in available between 3:00 – 9:00 PM for those with a Wednesday Camping pass. *Times subject to change
- NO lining up on the road for campground entry will be allowed. If you arrive early, you can park in our off-site lot at 3443 Crescent Avenue until the campground gates open.
Car Camping
A Car Camping pass allows you to either park your car at your unreserved campsite or use your car as your sleeping unit. Upon arrival you will receive a 2025 Car Sticker. ALL cars parked in unreserved camping MUST have a 2025 car sticker on their car window.
- Q: What if I don't have a car camping pass?
- If you plan to camp in unreserved tent camping and DO NOT have a car camping pass then you can drop off your belongings until 8:00 PM Thursday and then must move your car to Perimeter Parking or the Fields Parking lot after unloading. Individuals parked in permit parking areas are encouraged to leave their vehicles for the duration of their stay as getting back to these spots may be difficult later into the weekend. After 8:00 PM Thursday, those who do NOT possess a car camping pass will go to the Fields Parking area and will need to cart or walk their belongings to their campsite.
- Q: What if I plan to arrive on Friday?
- If you are arriving on Friday and plan to camp in unreserved tent camping then you MUST have a car camping pass to drive back to your campsite, no matter what time you arrive that day. If you DO NOT have a car pass then you will have to park in our Fields lot and cart/walk your belongings to your campsite. Late arrivals may be directed to prairie unreserved camping based on availability.
- Q: What if I plan to arrive on Saturday?
- 1-day Saturday pass holders will NOT be able to drive your car to your unreserved campsite to drop off camping gear when you arrive on Saturday, even with a car camping pass. Please do not purchase a car camping pass with your Saturday ticket. You must park your car in the free overflow parking area located in the Fields and cart/walk your camping gear to your campsite.
Unreserved Camping
Unreserved tent camping (first come, first serve) and on-site parking in the Fields Lot is included with your admission ticket. The Pines Campground will be CLOSED to all vehicle traffic at 8:00 PM nightly (including car pass holders). If you arrive after 8:00 PM then you will have to park in the Fields Parking Lot and cart/walk your belonging to your campsite.
- Access: You MUST have festival admission that matches the day of your arrival to enter the campground (kids 13 and under are free).
- Camping Space: Please only take the space that you need. NO roping off or saving additional space for friends that have not yet arrived.
- Those with a Car Camping pass: This pass allows you to park your vehicle at your unreserved campsite or use your vehicle as your sleeping unit.
- Those with car camping passes are strongly encouraged to leave their cars parked all weekend to reduce the amount of traffic within the Pines Campground.
- Car camping does NOT give you in and out privileges but if you must leave, then you may do so. If you return BEFORE 8pm then you may drive back to where you were parked but if your space has been taken then you will have to park in the Fields Parking lot. The Pines Campground will be CLOSED to all vehicle traffic at 8:00 PM nightly (including car pass holders). If you return after 8:00 PM then you will have to park in the Fields Parking Lot.
- Those without a Car Camping pass: If you do not have a car camping pass then you can drop off your belongings at your campsite in unreserved camping until 8:00 PM on Thursday but then must move your car to our Fields Parking lot after unloading.
- If you arrive after 8:00 PM on Thursday then you will be directed to the Fields Parking lot and will have to cart/walk your belongings to your campsite.
- All tent campers will be able to drive back to their site on Sunday to pack up.
- Fields Parking Lot:
- Free daily/overnight parking is located in the Fields lot.
- If your car is parked in the Fields parking lot then you will be allowed to come and go from this area as needed.
- NO PETS ALLOWED in concert area, festival grounds, parking lots, or campgrounds.
Reserved RV/Tent Camping
If you plan to bring an RV, motorhome, pull-behind, trailer, pop-up camper/tear drop camper you will need to purchase a RESERVED campsite.
- Access: You MUST have festival admission (not included with campsite) that matches the day of your arrival to enter the campground (kids 13 and under are free). Those arriving with an RV, motorhome, pull-behind, trailer, pop-up camper/tear drop MUST have a reserved campsite ticket for us to scan at the gate to gain access. The above units are NOT allowed in any unreserved area.
- Camping Space:
- Only (1) RV/Camper/Pull-behind/tear-drop allowed per site.
- Tents and multiple cars are allowed as long as you stay within the bounds of your reserved campsite.
- If your vehicle does not fit within your reserved campsite space then you can park it for free in the Fields parking lot.
- Be Prepared for uneven ground: Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel and leveling blocks of 2 x 6 or larger lumber.
- Generator Use: Is permitted in all reserved campsite areas (excluding Prairie Tent/Tear-drop reserved) but must be turned off from 2AM - 6AM. A 12 AM curfew is in place in our Family Camping areas.
- NO WATER HOOKUPS AVAILABLE ON-SITE
- NO PETS ALLOWED in concert area, festival grounds, parking lots, or campgrounds.
Allowed & Not Allowed in Campground
Allowed Items in Campground:
- (Yes) Food and Drink, including Alcohol
- (Yes) Portable Camping Grill
- (Yes) Wagons
- (Yes) Campfires but must be contained and attended at all times
- (No) Vending
- (No) Pets, even small ones
- (No) Glass containers
- (No) Fireworks, Tikki Torches, Kegs or Drones
- (No) Golf Carts, ATVs, Boats, Power Scooters or Dirt Bikes
- (No) Illegal substances
- (No) Firearms of any kind with or without a permit
Campfires & Firewood
- Small campfires are generally allowed in all campgrounds as long as the fire is contained within a stone or metal fire ring. This may be subject to change according to local burning bans in place during the festival.
- Fire rings are available in limited quantities throughout the campground (first-come, first serve). We do NOT sell fire rings or take reservations. We suggest that you bring your own fire ring if you would like to guarantee a campfire at your site.
- Cooking fires are allowed in all campgrounds as long as the fire is contained within a metal or freestanding grill. This may be subject to change according to local burning bans during the festival.
- Tiki Torches, fireworks and other open flames will not be allowed in campgrounds.
- ALL FIRES MUST BE ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES. Please put out your fire before leaving your campsite.
- ABSOLUTELY NO BONFIRES OF ANY TYPE.
- Firewood: Will be available for purchase on-site.
- If you want to bring your own firewood its VERY important that you only bring wood purchased from a Wisconsin Certified DATCP vendor, such as a gas station or grocery store within 25 miles of our venue to reduce the spread of insect pests and diseases being brought into our campground.
- Please DO NOT bring in your own wood scraps/wood from home.
- The local fire department requires that each campfire have a visible container of water near the campfire —1 gallon minimum requirement.
- No outdoor fires if weather conditions make fires potentially hazardous.
- SS 941.10 Individuals who handle burning material in a highly negligent manner will be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Highly negligent defined as a situation where a person puts another person’s property in danger.
- SS 26.21 Any person who starts a fire may be liable for double the amount of damages done by a fire started by an individual due to negligence. Persons starting the fire will also be held responsible for the costs to the county or town of suppressing such a fire.
- Ashes must be disposed of by thoroughly wetting them or by placing them in a covered metal container.
- ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND – including sparklers and firecrackers.
- Violators will be issued citations on-site by the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department.
- Fire Patrol will be conducted by event security.
- Fire or medical emergency will be handled by Township Fire Department and Gold Cross and Township Ambulance service.
Garbage Disposal
- Please leave your campsite in the same condition as you found it.
- Clean-up of campsites is required. Garbage bags will be handed out at campground check-in. All trash should be placed in dumpsters or along camp roads before exiting the campground. Recycling should be placed in appropriate containers. Additional garbage bags can be picked up at main entrance or camping store.
- You will be responsible for recycling and garbage disposal. There will be bins throughout the campground.
Curfew/Generator Use
- Amplified music after midnight is not allowed, acoustic jams are allowed and encouraged!
- A 2:00 am curfew on loud music, parties and anything that disturbs neighbors will be enforced in all Blue Ox Music Festival’s campgrounds. We do not expect total quiet; however, please respect your fellow campers. A 12:00 am curfew is in place in our family and quiet camping areas.
- Generators must be shut off in all camping areas from 2:00 am to 6:00 am (Special restrictions apply to certain areas of the campgrounds).
- Security officers have the authority to ask any person or groups of people who are abusing the noise curfew to leave the grounds and not return to the festival. No refund of admission or camping will be given.
- All state and local laws will be enforced by law enforcement personnel in the campgrounds and festival grounds.
Security
- 24-hour security will be provided in all camping areas, but you are responsible to protect your belongings by securing your campsite.
- Security is provided by Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department and Blue Ox Music Festival Security.
- Cruising in vehicles in the campgrounds will not be tolerated. The Sheriff’s Department will enforce this for safety reasons.
- No weapons, fireworks or illegal substances will be allowed in the campgrounds or festival bowl area.
- Citations will be issued for any violations of local ordinances.
- The Drinking Age is 21+ and will be enforced.
Rights for Eviction
We reserve the right to eject any patron because of, but not limited to the following:
- Counterfeit or incorrect credentials
- Tampering of campsite
- Drinking and driving
- Excessive drinking
- Bad behavior and excessive noise
- Unauthorized sale of food, beverage or merchandise on site
- Conduct that is deemed illegal, disorderly or offensive by management
Emergencies
- In the event of severe weather, a warning will be issued by patrol cars and Event Staff. Please follow instructions given. Your cooperation will ensure the safety of you and others.
- If you need to be notified for an emergency, your family must contact the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
- There will be no refunds or exchanges permitted.
- Blue Ox Music Festival will not be responsible for lost or stolen items nor damage to person or property while attending the festival.
- All admission passes are valid for ONE person only, trading credentials is grounds for ejection.
- Please protect your wristband; you will not receive a replacement band if lost, stolen, or tampered with.
- Disorderly conduct and destroying of property will not be tolerated and is grounds for ejection.
Festival Bowl Rules
Allowed in Festival Bowl:
- (Yes) Empty Water Bottles / Hydration Packs - Water stations are located within the perimeter so bring an empty container to fill.
- (Yes) Factory Sealed Water Bottles
- (Yes) Backpacks / Purse / Fanny Pack
- (Yes) Blankets (NOT allowed in standing area in front of sound tent by stage)
- (Yes) Chairs (allowed in designated areas)
- (Yes) Wagons & Kids Strollers
- (Yes) Small shade tents under 4 ft tall - must be set up along rear perimeter of bowl (subject to change)
- (No) Carry-in food and beverage, including alcohol
- (No) Large EZ ups/shade tents over 4 ft tall
- (No) Pets, even small ones
- (No) Glass containers
- (No) Fireworks, Tikki Torches, Kegs or Drones
- (No) Golf Carts, ATVs, Boats, Power Scooters or Dirt Bikes
- (No) Illegal substances
- (No) Firearms of any kind with or without a permit