FAQs

• Camp Alderwild is located at the Telluride Town Park - a strikingly beautiful venue surrounded by towering San Juan mountains, with a pristine river flowing through the campgrounds. The venue is located in one of the last true remaining mountain towns in the United States.  The venue itself is a large grass field with hard packed dirt and gravel pathways.

• The venue can be accessed on foot, via the Gondola from Mountain Village, by bike, or by shuttle. 

• During the day, we strongly encourage everyone to explore the historic town and the surrounding nature, whether it’s visiting one of Telluride’s many art galleries, enjoying the diverse culinary offerings, or immersing yourself in the endless natural adventures. Please see our “Town of Telluride” highlight to discover more about this amazing town and surrounding areas.

• Starting at 5pm, we invite everyone to join us for music on the event grounds. Once you enter the festival grounds at 5p, re-entry is not allowed.

• All of the necessary facilities are available on the festival grounds, including food, craft vendors, water refill stations, medical services, and bathroom facilities.

• There will be limited capacity after parties, announced at a later day, but the town’s local waterin’-holes come alive after the main event each night.

• Once the concert begins, there will be no re-entry into the venue allowed, even from the campgrounds.

• Bags will be checked upon entry into the concert grounds.

• Weapons, glass, outside alcohol, totems, drones, and professional media equipment are not allowed inside the festival grounds.

• Chairs and inflatable couches may only be used behind the sound booth.

• No pets are allowed on the festival grounds or in the campgrounds. Service animals, of course, are an exception. Please review our accessibility policy below.

• No vending is allowed on the festival grounds, unless approved by the event. Please apply to be a vendor here.

• Leave it better than you found it by ensuring you’re familiar with Leave No Trace Principles and Tips here.

Sustainability is at the forefront of our mission with this gathering. We are lucky enough to experience this pristine mountain oasis together, and it’s important to treat it with respect. We hope this is the first of many electronic events in Telluride, and the impression we leave is the responsibility of all attendees, staff, and artists. 

• Single use plastics are not allowed at this event. We will provide reusable cups at the bars, and encourage everyone to bring reusable water bottles. 

• Using the correct trash, recycling, and compost bins remains imperative to keeping our footprint small. There will be at least one recycling and composting center in each campground. However, these efforts only work if you take the time to use them appropriately - please ensure you are disposing of your waste in the correct receptacles. 

• Please limit music on speakers, to respect both the wildlife and residents.

• Do NOT feed wildlife at any point in time.

• Bring as many reusable items as possible, like coffee mugs, utensils, and bags.

• Carpool or use our shuttle services (see transportation information below).

• Pack out all your waste - including cigarette butts, apple cores, and all of your camping gear. 

Ensure you’re familiar with Leave No Trace Principles and Tips here. There are no excuses for leaving waste in Telluride.

$1 from every Camp Alderwild ticket will be donated to the Sierra Club Colorado Chapter.

100% of your donation stays in Colorado and helps to protect wetlands, forests, and wildlife and secure a clean energy future for every Coloradan.

YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO

• Keep our air and water clean

• Protect our wild places

• Work with leaders to ensure equitable, safe, and healthy communities

• Curb climate change and build more resilient communities

• Ensure a clean energy future and expand transit options

WHAT THEY DO:

The Colorado Sierra Club is a powerful collective of grassroots changemakers working together across the state to advance climate solutions, act for justice, get outdoors, and protect lands, water, air, and wildlife.

• At the Colorado Sierra Club, we know that the health of our environment shapes the health of our communities. Our members work tirelessly to protect the earth’s vital resources, natural beauty, wild creatures, and scenic landscapes, and our voices influence leaders and transform how industries are powered.

• The Colorado Sierra Club provides a home to volunteer-driven teams building grassroots power by engaging new people, nurturing new leaders, diversifying the movement, and making meaningful progress on conservation goals.

Learn more here.

Wheelchair Viewing Platform:

We reserve a raised viewing platform (with ramp access) for attendees in wheelchairs or with ambulatory challenges in front of our sound booth. 

• Chairs are not provided. 

• One (1) companion may accompany the eligible attendee on the viewing platform. 

• This area is most appropriate for anyone who is in a wheelchair since this area provides a better view of the stage.

• A wheelchair accessible portable toilet is located close to this area. 

ADA Parking:

A limited amount of designated accessible parking is available. A valid disability placard or license plate is required to park in an accessible parking space. The person with whom registration of the disability placard or license plate belongs to must be in the vehicle and identification will be required.

Please present your permit, placard, or plate to staff at the informational barricade when you enter the Town of Telluride. Proceed through town to the entrance of the Town Park campground where you will be required to show proof of your ADA parking permit and will be directed to park next to the Festival grounds.

All parking is first come, first serve, so guests are encouraged to arrive as early as possible to ensure availability. 

Another option is to drop off the person needing assistance and our staff will help park your vehicle remotely.

Management reserves the right to take appropriate action regarding misrepresentation of parking privileges which may include ticketing and towing cars at owner’s expense, reporting of misuse of disability plate/tag to Colorado Motor Vehicle for possible revocation of parking privileges, and/or criminal charges.

Service Animals:

Service animals are permitted in the Concert grounds. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not service animals as defined by the 2010 ADA Guidelines. Each service animal must remain with its owner and be restrained. If a service animal interferes with other guests, corrective action may include re-arranging seating or removal of the service animal from the Concert grounds.

While Telluride is no stranger to live music, we are lucky enough to be the first electronic music concert held at Town Park in almost a decade. While we’re here, let’s treat the town and the people who call it home with mindfulness and respect.

We encourage everyone to explore the town and surrounding mountains. You can find out more here.

The Concert will operate three campgrounds: Town Park, Zone 1, and Lawson Hill. 

Town Park is tent camping and vehicle camping (vehicle passes sold separately).

Zone 1 is tent camping only.

Lawson Hill is tent camping, with a limited number of car passes for those wishing to sleep inside their vehicle.

Concert camping spots are LIMITED and will be available during pre-sale and general on-sale.

Additionally, there are several Forest Service Campgrounds in the greater Telluride area. Please refer to the Forest Service’s website for up to date information on their nearby campgrounds.

NOTE: Sleeping in cars is prohibited in the Town of Telluride and there is very limited dispersed camping nearby.

Your camping pass is for up to 3 nights (Thursday Night, Friday Night & Saturday Night). You must be out of all campgrounds by noon on Sunday.

• There are less than 60 car camping spots available, but parking is within a close proximity to all campsites.

• Town Park Campground: You will need to buy one car camping pass per vehicle and one camping pass per person, and camp at the Town Park Campground. Please note vehicle passes are extremely limited.

• Lawson Hill Campground: There are a very limited number of Lawson Hill Vehicle Camping Passes available for those wanting to sleep in their vehicle. There will not be additional space for a tent. If you buy a Lawson Hill Vehicle Pass you do NOT need to buy the Lawson Hill Camping Tickets in order to camp at this campground.

• RVs and Trailers can only be used at the Town Park Campground. All vehicles must be shorter than 24' in length. There will be no hook ups available.

• Expect to drive in to the loading area and walk your camping equipment to your campsite. Once you unload you will be parked as close as possible to the campground depending on what space is available when you arrive. Please note, some vehicles will need to be parked at remote locations that are accessible from a free shuttle, so plan accordingly.

• When it's time to leave, expect to bring your car to the loading area and walk your packed up items to your car.

• When available, there will be wagons available to help haul your belongings to camp.

Currently, all camping passes are sold in a bundle with festival tickets.

Camping is sold per person, not per site. Every person in your group needs to purchase a camping pass.

A camping ticket is for tent camping only. A separate vehicle pass is required for camping with your vehicle.

Yes! You can select this at check out.

We will have space for everyone to camp in the campground you purchased tickets to. Camping load-in procedures will be sent out to those that purchase camping passes.

Campground opening times will be sent closer to the event.

Yes, camping passes and concert tickets are sold as bundles.

If you don’t need your vehicle in the campground, you don’t need a campground vehicle pass. You can temporarily drive into the campground to unload your gear. Once you’re finished, parking staff will indicate where to park off-site.

• Individual campsite boundaries are not specified or limited. Please be respectful to allow room for all campers.

• Tying anything to trees is strictly prohibited.

• No pets are allowed.

• No open fires.

• No renegades or amplified music.

• No drones.

• Use of provided compost, recycle, and landfill receptacles is required.

• Metal pans must be used under stoves to protect grass

• Tent stakes longer than 6" are prohibited.

All campgrounds all have access to fresh water and porta-potties. Some have permanent bathrooms for your use, including showers, which are useable by anyone with a camping wristband.

Check the info page for each campground to see what facilities are available.

Wood fires are not allowed in any campgrounds for everyone’s safety. This includes smokeless fire pits like Solo Stoves. Propane fire pits are allowed as long as they are entirely under adult supervision and never left unattended.

• On site camping at Town Park and Zone 1 is adjacent to the festival grounds, while Lawson Hill requires a free shuttle ride, an enjoyable bike ride, or a walk.

• The shuttle runs every 15 minutes from Lawson Hill Campground to the Festival grounds from 10am - 3am

Nope! All campgrounds close at noon on Sunday.

No, generators are not allowed. Concert camping is very high density, and it is almost impossible to safely use generators without them being too close to your neighbors’ tents. Please be respectful of your fellow campers and leave those generators at home. If you need to use medical devices overnight, we request that you utilize battery packs.

A campground wristband is required to enter all of the campgrounds.