Blue Ox Music Festival Camping
The 2023 Blue Ox Music Festival will be held June 22-24 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 wooded camping situated around a centralized concert area. We can accommodate many different types of campers, whether one is looking for a place to hook up their RV and enjoy the comforts of home, a more rustic tent camping experience, or arriving to a pre-set Glamping site, there is truly something for everyone.
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.
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, GA Quiet or Quiet Family camping.
Campground Amenities Include:
- A permanent shower building (FREE to all campers).
- 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 is included with your 3-Day or 2-Day (Fri + Sat) admission ticket.
- Sites are first come first served.
- 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.
Family Tent Unreserved
- Unreserved tent camping is included with your 3-Day, 2-Day (Fri + Sat) admission ticket.
- Sites are first come first served
- 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).*
*This area is considered quiet camping and the midnight curfew will be enforced. 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.
*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
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.
- 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.
Tier 1 Price: $50
Tier 2 Price: $55
Tier 3 Price: $60
*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.
Buy NowReserved RV/Tent Camping
Fields Non-Electric Reserved – Limited
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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted in all areas between the hours of 6AM – 12AM.
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Field site allowed
Price: $155
*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.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
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Prairie Tent, Car & Teardrops Only Reserved – Limited
Our Prairie Campground, located next to The Pines Music Park offers:
- Open prairie campsites
- Reserved camping for tents, cars and small teardrop trailers 10 ft and under allowed.
- Size: 20′ 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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people 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/teardrop camping. ONLY tents, cars and small teardrop (or similar) trailers 10 feet and under are allowed in this section. NO GENERATORS ALLOWED.
Price: $130
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
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Prairie Non-Electric RV Reserved – SOLD OUT
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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted in all areas between the hours of 6AM – 12AM.
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Prairie site allowed.
*(1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per Prairie site allowed
Price:
20′ wide x 30′ long = $155 (Sold Out)
25′ wide x 70′ long = $310 (Sold Out)
*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.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
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Prairie Electric RV – SOLD OUT
- If you were the original purchaser of an Electric Reserved or Prairie Electric site for Blue Ox 2022 then you will have the first opportunity to reserve and pay for the same site for Blue Ox 2023.
- Anyone who requests to move from Prairie Electric or Electric Reserved will be given the opportunity to move to a site that is NOT renewed or they can release their current site if they don’t like anything that is available.
- Any electric site that is not renewed after this process is done will be offered to individuals on our waitlist in the order they reached out to us.
- Anything that is not reserved by our waitlist will then open up the general public during our pre-sale in the Fall of each year.
*This process has been in place since our second year (2016) as a festival and only applies to our Electric Reserved Campsites.
The waitlist is open from November through Labor Day weekend each year and then closes briefly while we reach out to those on the current list. The waitlist opens again in November (or after pre-sale starts) which ever comes first. Please email your name, phone number and length of your RV to info@blueoxfest.com to be added to the list.
*Note: Those on our waitlist are in most cases offered a Prairie Electric site first since our ‘wooded’ electric sites usually sell out to our current electric customers each year. You may have to start with a Prairie Electric site first so that you can request to move closer to the festival bowl the following year. We fulfil requests to move in the order we receive them each Fall – based on availability.
- 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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people 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 = $480
25′ wide x 50′ long = $505
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
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Pines 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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted in all areas between the hours of 6AM – 12AM.
- No water hookups
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
*Limit of 3 Pines Reserved sites per order.
Price: $165
*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.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
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Family 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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- Non-electric. Generator use permitted between the hours of 6AM – 12AM.
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
*Limit of 3 Family Reserved sites per order.
Price: $165
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with paid adult.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
*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.
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Electric RV Reserved – SOLD OUT
- If you were the original purchaser of an Electric Reserved or Prairie Electric site for Blue Ox 2022 then you will have the first opportunity to reserve and pay for the same site for Blue Ox 2023.
- Anyone who requests to move from Prairie Electric or Electric Reserved will be given the opportunity to move to a site that is NOT renewed or they can release their current site if they don’t like anything that is available.
- Any electric site that is not renewed after this process is done will be offered to individuals on our waitlist in the order they reached out to us.
- Anything that is not reserved by our waitlist will then open up the general public during our pre-sale in the Fall of each year.
*This process has been in place since our second year (2016) as a festival and only applies to our Electric Reserved Campsites.
The waitlist is open from November through Labor Day weekend each year and then closes briefly while we reach out to those on the current list. The waitlist opens again in November (or after pre-sale starts) whichever comes first. Please email your name, phone number and length of your RV to info@blueoxfest.com to be added to the list.
*Note: Those on our waitlist are in most cases offered a Prairie Electric site first since our ‘wooded’ electric sites usually sell out to our current electric customers each year. You may have to start with a Prairie Electric site first so that you can request to move closer to the festival bowl the following year. We fulfil requests to move in the order we receive them each Fall – based on availability.
- 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 (early move-in) for up to 4 people with purchase of 3-day admission pass.
- No water hookups.
- (1) RV/Pull-behind/Camper per site allowed.
*Price is based on size and location of site.
*A General Admission ticket MUST be purchased separately. Kids 13 and under are free with a paid adult.
*Please be prepared for uneven ground, which is the reality of the geology of our campgrounds. Some helpful tools for leveling your RV or camper unit include jacks, a shovel, and leveling blocks of 2×6 or larger lumber.
Sold OutPre-Set Tents & Tiny Cabins
Gimme Shelter and a Bed Core Package – 50% sold out
Do you want to tent camp on-site without worrying about bringing camping gear or set-up/tear down? We have you covered; all you have to do is get here. This service will be provided by our partner, Backyards and Beyond and will be set up under tree cover just north of the Pot Luck Pickin’ place 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.
- Parking for (1) car next to your tent with early move-in on Wednesday night
- 1 CORE brand cabin pre-set tent 11 x 9 ft with 6 ft center height.
- 2 UST Fillmatic XL Sleeping Mats which can clip together to create a double wide sleep mat (pillows and sheets not provided)
- 2 standard camp chairs
- Access to all campground amenities including free showers, refillable water stations and nearby porto-potties.
- Access to tent village activities and amenities (listed below)
- Access to campsite starting Wednesday evening (time TBA)
2-Person Package Price: $695
Tent Village Activities / Amenities:
- Lawn Games – Available in the campsite common space
- USB port phone charging station
- Community use shade canopies
- Coffee bar – Fresh Camacho coffee every morning
- Beer social (Friday)*
- Best decorated tent contest**
*Festival admission NOT included
Check-in: Access to campsite starting Wednesday evening (time TBA)
Check-out: Departure by noon on Sunday
*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.
***Pre-Set Tent Village hosted by Backyards and Beyond
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Tiny Camping Cabins – SOLD OUT
If you rented a Tiny Home at Blue Ox 2022 then you will have the first opportunity to reserve one of our staff built Tiny Camping Cabins for Blue Ox 2023. Any cabins that are not reserved will then be offered to individuals on our Tiny Cabin waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, please email your name and phone number to info@blueoxfest.com
Location: Near pre-set tent camping village, just North of the Pot Luck Pickin Place in Eagle Camp (about a 5 minute walk from the festival bowl)
Price: $1,950 for up to 2 people
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
- Queen size bed with 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
- (1) 2023 Blue Ox Music Festival lineup poster
- (2) 2023 Blue Ox Music Festival stainless steel pints
- Access to Tiny Cabin starting Wednesday evening (time TBA)
*Festival admission NOT included
*Check-in: Access starts Wednesday evening (time TBA)
Camping Map
Camping Policies
Campground Rules and Regulations
Please review the following materials prior to your arrival at the festival
Campgrounds open Thursday at 7:00 a.m.
Free early Move-in is available for those with Reserved Campsites on Wednesday. More information about sign-up will be available at a later time.
NO overnight lining up 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.
Camping
- IMPORTANT: Camping check-in times are the following: Thursday from 7:00 AM-Midnight, Friday from 9:00 AM-Midnight, and Saturday from 10:00 AM-11:00PM.
- IF YOU EXIT THE CAMPGROUND WITH YOUR CAR CAMPING UNIT AT ANY TIME, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RE-ENTER WHISPERING PINES CAMPGROUND. YOU MUST PARK IN GENERAL PARKING IN WHISPERING FIELDS.
- You can drive to your campsite and drop off your camping gear before you park your car. This will be allowed on Thursday ONLY. If you are arriving on Friday or Saturday, 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 Whispering 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.
- If your car is parked in the Whispering Fields general parking area you will be allowed to come and go from this area as needed.
- Campers arriving after sunset will have a restricted area to park or camp due to safety. You may redeem your festival admission and attend the festival. The following day you can work with Staff to move into a different camping locations.
- All camping is classified as primitive. Drinking water, porta-potties, and garbage receptacles are provided.
- Showers and a camp store are available within walking distance from all campsites. Please refer to the camping map for more information.
- NO PETS ALLOWED in concert area, festival grounds, parking lots, or campgrounds.
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.
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.
Curfew
- 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.
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.
Campfires
- Small campfires are typically 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.
- 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.
- ABSOLUTELY NO BONFIRES OF ANY TYPE.
- 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.
- Carry-in food and beverage are NOT allowed into the concert bowl area. Factory sealed water bottles are ok. Water stations are located within the perimeter so bring an empty container to fill.
- Supplies, food, and beverages can be brought to your campsite. Wood and ice are available to purchase in the campgrounds. Please try to refrain from bringing glass into the campgrounds.
- Large pop-up/E-Z up tents are NOT allowed in the concert bowl area. Small shade structures under 4 ft tall are allowed along the rear perimeter but must be removed at the end of the day.
- Chairs are allowed in the concert bowl in designated areas but must be removed at the end of the day.
- You will be subject to search at the gates and upon entering the concert bowl area.