CAMP REDWOODS · KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Event details
AUGUST 20–22, 2027 · NAVARRO, CA
Everything you need for an easy end-of-summer weekend in the redwoods: arrival, camping, food, activities and the few rules that keep it magical. Details below are from Camp Redwoods 5 and will be confirmed for 2027 closer to the event. Arrival and registration info is emailed to ticket holders a few days before.
THE ESSENTIALS
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Digital tickets only
Your confirmation email and QR code are your access. Arrival and registration details are emailed a few days before the event. Only buy from our official ticket site.
Camping is included
Every ticket includes bring-your-own tent camping and parking in the main lot. No sleeping in vehicles there; buy a vehicle pass in advance to camp with your car or van.
No open fires
Fire safety is strictly enforced. Gas stoves and gas BBQs only; Camp Navarro lights the evening campfires.
No pets, no drums
Official service animals only. Leave the drums and amplifiers at home; the bands have it covered.
Cashless property
The café, food stations and bar take cards only, so leave the cash at home.
Save water
Please keep showers to two to four minutes, and report any leaks to management.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Getting in and settling in
Registration hours
Gates open Friday at 10am. Registration runs Friday 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Please don't arrive or line up on Masonite Road before the gates open, or you'll be turned around.
Check-in
Security greets everyone at Gate 1. Most guests register at Gate 2; RV guests get sited first. Once you have your wristband, drive to camp, pull over and unload, then park in upper lot 3 before setting up.
Where to go by pass
Lower RV: enter at Gate 1 and park on your left in lot 1. Upper RV: continue to the main lot to get sited before registering. Deep End vehicle pass: register at Gate 2, then drive to the Deep End. Upper Van and regular teepee guests: continue past Gates 1 and 2 to main lot 3.
Arrive before dark
Avoid Friday traffic and get here with daylight to spare. GPS gets it wrong out here, so use our Getting Here directions and search Navarro, CA.
Departure
Everyone needs to be off the property by 1pm Monday, with campsites cleaned up. No Thursday arrivals or Monday night stays.
WHERE TO SLEEP
Tents, vans, teepees and RVs
Main campground (Far In)
Tent camping is included, with plenty of room along the loop road behind the main lodge, around the named villages and in the forest. Far In is a one- to two-minute walk to the main stage, lodge and the campground shower house (12 showers). Drive in to drop your gear, then park in the upper lot. There are no designated sites.
The Deep End (Far Out)
In the redwoods at the back of the campground, about 250 to 350 yards from the main stage. Anyone can tent here, but you need a vehicle pass to keep your car with you. Drive 5 mph, and no cars in the Redwood Cathedral grove or Cherokee village.
Vans and car camping
To sleep in or next to your vehicle, buy a Deep End or Upper Van pass in advance; no exceptions. The Upper Van area in the upper cabin area is for self-contained vehicle camping. No RVs, trailers or vans over 20 feet in these areas, and passes are limited.
Teepees
Deluxe teepees have a queen and a twin, sleep up to three and sit near the lower cabin area and RV grove. Regular teepees have two twins on a low frame, sleep two and sit in the upper cabin area near the main lot. Bring your own bedding or rent a set. No electricity or heat.
Adirondack shelters
Seven Adirondacks in the Pawnee and Cherokee villages, each with a bunk bed, a queen and twin beds. Feel free to use and share them, but come ready to tent if they're taken.
RVs and trailers
RVs and cars with trailers need an RV pass, 28 feet maximum; larger rigs may go to an overflow area. Lower RV is a shared redwood grove in lot 1, about 125 yards from the main stage. Upper RV is an open area by the main lot, about 200 yards out. No hookups, a few shared 20-amp outlets, generators off by 10pm. First come, first served.
FOOD & DRINK
Eat well in the woods
Meal plan
Five buffet meals in the lodge dining room and deck: dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Saturday and Sunday brunch. At Camp Redwoods 5, brunch ran 8 to 10:30am and dinner 5 to 7pm. Gluten-free and veggie options. Add it when you buy your ticket, one per person.
Café, pizza oven and BBQ
Breakfast: coffee, pastries and breakfast burritos. Lunch: bowls, sandwiches, sushi, BBQ and ice cream sandwiches. Dinner: the café plus the pizza and fry station. Camp Navarro is a cashless property.
Cook your own
Bring a gas camp stove or gas BBQ; no open fires. Wash up at the designated dish sinks, never the bathroom sinks, and pack out your trash.
Bar and BYO
The permitted wine and beer area covers the lodge, the area in front of the main stage and the campfire. Only Camp Navarro drinks are allowed there: Anderson Valley Brewing beer, local wine and cider. No personal alcohol or smoking in that space. There's plenty of BYO room at the back of the lawn and on the Art Barn lawn.
On your way in
Enjoy the bounty of the Anderson Valley. The Navarro General Store is about 2 miles from camp, Lemon's Market in Philo has great sandwiches and groceries, and Gowan's Fruit Stand just west of Philo has fruit, cider and pies.
DAY & NIGHT
Something for every age
Games galore
Cornhole, bocce, ping pong, horseshoes, volleyball and badminton. Please skip team sports on the lodge lawn.
Nightly s'mores
S'mores go out for the kids around 7pm each night. Please supervise and help clean up.
Beyond the main stage
Community-led morning yoga, nature walks, camp parties, acoustic camp jams, campfire jams and whatever else pops up. Check the schedule for times.
Bikes
Bring them for the kids! Helmets and closed-toe shoes are required, and there's no riding on Masonite Road or on the lodge lawn.
Safety
Adults are fully responsible for their kids, and there are no lifeguards on the property. Watch for poison oak and do tick checks often. The nurses' station on site can help as needed.
PACK LIST & HOUSE RULES
Come prepared, leave it better
What to bring
Flashlight or lantern, warm clothes and a hat, rain jacket, towel, biodegradable soap, trash bags, bedding if you're in a teepee, a low-back camp chair, water bottle, a wagon for kids or gear, earplugs, bling and smiles.
Weather and connection
Rain or shine. August days are warm to hot, in the 70s and 80s, with nights in the 50s, so bring layers. The property has solid Wi-Fi but limited cell service, so plan accordingly.
Keep it kind
No dogs, drums or amplified music. No frisbee on the lawn and no saving huge spaces for others. Quiet hours run 2am to 8am in the camping areas. Smoking only at the back of the music areas. Organizers may remove anyone for misconduct.
Leave no trace
Pack out as much of your trash as you can and leave nothing behind. Let's leave the property as pristine as we found it.
Tickets and transfers
All sales are final, but you can transfer your tickets from your ticket portal before the transfer deadline. Kids tickets cover ages 3 to 16, and kids 2 and under are free.
Stay in the loop
We post updates on Facebook, so check in often as the festival gets close. We're so stoked you'll be joining us for Summer Campout.
FAQ
Quick answers
Are dogs allowed?
No. Official service animals only.
Are fires allowed?
No personal fires. Camp Navarro lights the evening campfires for everyone.
Do I need to bring drinking water?
No. All water at Camp Navarro is potable, so just bring a refillable bottle.
Can I sleep in my van or car?
Yes, with a vehicle pass, in the Deep End/Far Out area or the Upper Van area. Never in the main parking lot.
Vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free?
Yes. The meal plan, café and pizza oven all have options. They're limited, but provided.
Is there cell service?
Limited or none, depending on your carrier. Wi-Fi is provided.
Drums or amplified music at camp?
No, not in camps or at the campfire. Exceptions need event approval.
Can I arrive Thursday or stay Monday night?
Unfortunately not. Gates open Friday at 10am, and everyone needs to be off the property by 1pm Monday.
Is there vending?
No outside vendors. The café, pizza oven, food stations and bar have you covered, and Camp Navarro is cashless.