camping & accommodation
From a rustic night under the stars to a more comfortable retreat, you get to choose how you camp.
All attendees have access to indoor communal showers, restrooms, or more private facilities depending on their accommodation upgrade.
There is hot water for all!
TENT SITE
Included with your registration. Bring your own tent and gear.
DORM CABIN
Upgrade to a bed in a shared cabin.
PRIVATE CABIN
Reserve an entire 10-bed cabin with private shower and restroom facilities for you and your friends.
PRIVATE ROOM IN COURTYARD CABIN
Reserve a private room with two beds, sold as double occupancy.
PRIVATE ROOM IN HISTORIC HOUSE
Reserve one of eight private bedrooms with occupancy ranging from one to five people.
VEHICLE BASED CAMP SITE
Bring your RV, Camper, or Car Top Tent
A campsite is included with your festival admission. Just bring your own tent and gear.
Tent sites are first-come, first-pitch, with plenty of space to spread out or gather friends into your own “tent village.”
Tent Camping
If you need electricity, a cabin upgrade might be the way to go, otherwise, stake your spot and enjoy your nights at Primal Arts Fest under the stars.
Showers and restroom facilities are available 24 hours a day during the event.
Dorm Style Cabin
Attendees can opt to add a cabin bed to the registration.
These cabins are dormitory-style, with 7 to 13 beds per cabin.
Beds are twin-size with an orthopedic mattress.
Cabins include electricity, overhead lighting, and showers and bathrooms within the cabin.
If you’re coming with friends or a partner and want to share a space, use the Cabin Group Request form linked in your confirmation email.
Couples often place two twin beds side by side for a cozy king-size setup.
With this option you can either pay in full during registration or leave a 25% deposit with the balance due by April 1st.
Private Cabin
Reserve an entire 10-bed cabin with private shower and restroom facilities.
One person purchases the cabin and is responsible for the full cost.
The purchaser may fill the cabin with one person per bed as the max occupancy.
Pay in full now or leave a 50% deposit with the balance due by April 1st.
Bring your own linens and pillows—whether you’re planning for a single twin or a spacious king. And yes, every cabin comes with electrical outlets, so your toys and chargers are covered.
Beds are twin-size with an orthopedic mattress. Couples often place two twin beds side by side for a cozy king-size setup.
Cabins include electricity, overhead lighting, and showers and bathrooms within the cabin.
There is ramp access to these cabins.
Private room in Courtyard Cabin
The Courtyard Cabin (also refered to as U-Cabin) offers private rooms for one or two people. Each room has two twin-sized beds that can be used separately or pushed together to make a king-sized bed.
Rooms are cozy, with space for sleeping and personal belongings.
Rooms vary in layout. Some open onto a shared courtyard deck, while others are interior rooms. Some have windows, while others are windowless. Each room has electricity, overhead lighting, and a fan. Rooms are chosen first come and specific rooms cannot be reserved.
Shared showers are reserved for U-Cabin occupants, and restrooms are accessible without entering the sleeping areas.
The U-Cabin is located near the pool and help desk, with the fire circle and dungeon space a short walk away.
Rooms are sold by the room, not by the bed, and are priced for double occupancy whether one or two people stay. One attendee makes the reservation and is responsible for the full cost. You may keep the room for yourself or invite another attendee to share it. The second occupant does not need to be named when the room is purchased.
Rooms can be reserved during registration or added later through your account, while available.
We do not accept deposits for Private Rooms.
Specific rooms are selected as attendees arrive.
Bring your own linens and pillows.
Please note that these rooms can’t be accessed without going up a couple of steps to the deck.
Private room in a historic house
Dating back to the 1800s, the Historic House offers private bedrooms for one to five people, along with shared bathrooms and common areas.
Rooms are reserved by the room rather than by the bed. One person purchases the room and is responsible for the full cost, then may invite other attendees to share it up to the room’s maximum occupancy.
The house has a parlor and lounge area, a front porch, and a kitchenette. It is located near the main parking lot and upper playspace, along a paved road.
Bring your own linens and pillows. Toilet and shower facilities are available within the house.
Rooms are limited and can be reserved during registration or added later through your account, while available.
Please note we can’t guarantee the amenities within the kitchenette but it may include a fridge, microwave, and toaster.
We do not accept deposits for Private Rooms.
Choose from 1 bed to a room with five beds.
Please note that some rooms are on the second floor and that there are steps up to the front patio and front door.
Vehicle-Based Campsite
A limited number of sites are available for vehicle-based camping, including car-top tents, tailgate tents, camper vans, and RVs. These spots let you enjoy the festival while keeping your “home” close by and secure.
To reserve a site, you’ll complete a waiver during registration, which includes a reservation fee. Please note that camping inside vehicles in the main parking lot is not allowed.
All vehicle-based camping must be fully self-contained, as there are no electrical hookups or water connections available.
Our RV sites are located close to communal showers and restrooms, giving you easy access to facilities while still enjoying the convenience and comfort of vehicle-based camping.
Because space is limited, we recommend reserving your site early to ensure you don’t miss out on this convenient camping option.
Before You Reserve
A few things to know before choosing your accommodation for PAF27.
Registration and Accommodation
During registration you’ll start by selecting General Admission and your arrival day. You can then choose from the available accommodation upgrades.
Tent camping is included with General Admission.
Cabin beds, private rooms, private cabins, and Vehicle-Based Camping (VBC) are optional upgrades that must be reserved separately.
You can add accommodation during registration or return to your account later to see what is still available. Lodging is limited, and some options may sell out before the event.
Shared Cabin Beds and Group Requests
If you purchase a Cabin Bed, you'll have your own twin-sized bed in a shared, dorm-style cabin.
If you'd like to stay with specific friends, you can submit a Cabin Group Request (a link to this will be in your registration confirmation email and avaialbe in the attendee area of the website).
Each person in your group should have reserved their own Cabin Bed, and your request should identify the people you'd like to be housed with.
Group requests are subject to availability. We'll do our best to accommodate your group, but we cannot guarantee a particular cabin or placement.
If you want your group to have a cabin to yourselves, consider reserving a Private Cabin instead.
A cabin bed can be reserved with a 25% deposit due at registration with the remainder due by April 1st.
Private Rooms and Cabins
Private Rooms and Private Cabins are reserved as a whole, not by the individual bed.
For a Private Room, one person makes the reservation and is responsible for the full cost. Depending on the room, you may keep it to yourself or invite other attendees to share it up to its maximum occupancy. U-Cabin rooms are sold as double occupancy, even if only one person stays in the room.
A Private Cabin reservation covers the entire 10-bed cabin. The purchaser is responsible for the full cost and may arrange for up to nine additional attendees to stay there.
For rooms and cabins, the purchaser is responsible for coordinating the other occupants. Be sure everyone understands the arrangement before making a reservation.
Private Rooms must be paid in full when reserved.
A Private Cabin can be reserved with a 50% deposit due at registration and the remaider is due by April 1st.
Historic House Rooms
Historic House rooms are also reserved by the room rather than by the bed. One person purchases the room and is responsible for the full cost, then may invite other attendees to share it up to the room's maximum capacity.
Check the capacity of the specific room before making your reservation so you know it will accommodate your group.
Private Rooms in the Historic House must be paid in full when reserved.
Vehicle-Based Camping (VBC)
If you plan to sleep in an RV, camper van, car-top tent, tailgate tent, or another vehicle-based setup, you must reserve a VBC site.
A completed waiver is required to reserve a site. The VBC area is a primitive camping area: there are no hookups, and vehicles must be completely self-contained. Shared campground bathroom and shower facilities are available.
Sleeping in a vehicle in the main parking lot is not permitted. If you intend to sleep in your vehicle, you must reserve a VBC site and comply with the applicable requirements.
Because VBC spaces are limited, reserve your site in advance. The site is fee must be paid in full during registration to reserve your space.
Changes and Availability
You can return to your registration account to add accommodation later, provided the option you want is still available. A later reservation is not guaranteed to have the same selection of rooms, cabins, or sites available as an earlier one.
Review your selection carefully before completing your reservation, especially when booking a room or entire cabin for a group. Make sure the accommodation type, capacity, and payment responsibility fit your plans.
FAQs
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Bring your own sheets, pillows, blankets or a sleeping bag, and towels for your stay.
Cabin beds and private rooms provide a mattress, but linens and bedding are not provided.
You’ll also want to bring your usual toiletries and anything else you need to sleep comfortably.
If you’re tent camping, bring your tent and all the gear you’ll need for sleeping outdoors.
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Yes! The best way to arrange this depends on the type of accommodation you choose.
Shared cabin beds: Each person purchases their own Cabin Bed. If you want to share a cabin with specific friends, submit a Cabin Group Request identifying the people you’d like to stay with. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request, but placement together is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Private rooms: One person purchases the room and is responsible for the full cost. The purchaser can invite other attendees to share the room, up to its maximum occupancy. U-Cabin rooms are sold as double occupancy, even if only one person stays in the room.
Private Cabin: One person reserves and pays for the entire 10-bed cabin, then can arrange for up to nine other attendees to join their group.
Historic House: One person purchases the room and is responsible for the full cost. They can invite other attendees to share it, up to the room’s maximum occupancy.
If staying together is important to your group, consider your options before registering. A Cabin Group Request is a request rather than a guarantee; reserving a private room or entire cabin gives you a different arrangement.
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Yes. You can return to your registration account to add accommodation later, provided the option you want is still available.
Lodging is limited, and availability can change as attendees register. Your preferred room, cabin, or site may sell out, so we recommend reserving accommodation when you register if you know what you need.
Adding accommodation later is not guaranteed, and the options available may be more limited than they were when registration opened.
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Bathroom and shower arrangements depend on the accommodation you choose.
Tent camping: Tent campers use the campground’s shared bathroom and shower facilities.
Shared cabin beds: Facilities serving the cabin are available to its occupants. Bathroom and shower arrangements vary by building.
Private Cabin: Each 10-bed Private Cabin has its own shower and restroom facilities for the group staying in that cabin.
U-Cabin private rooms: The rooms do not have individual bathrooms. Shared showers are reserved for U-Cabin occupants, and restrooms are accessible without entering the sleeping areas.
Historic House: Toilet and shower facilities are shared among people staying in the house, with facilities available on both floors.
Vehicle-Based Camping (VBC): VBC sites do not have individual bathroom facilities. Attendees use the campground’s shared bathrooms and showers.
If having private bathroom facilities is important to you, the Private Cabin is the accommodation option with its own shower and restroom facilities.
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No. Sleeping in vehicles is not permitted in the main parking lot.
If you plan to sleep in an RV, camper van, or another vehicle-based setup, including a car-top tent or tailgate tent, you must reserve a Vehicle-Based Camping (VBC) site.
VBC sites are limited and require a reservation and completed waiver. There are no hookups, and all vehicles must be completely self-contained. Shared campground bathroom and shower facilities are available to VBC campers.
Please reserve a VBC site before arriving if you intend to sleep in your vehicle. Parking in the main lot does not grant permission to camp there overnight.
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All upgraded accommodation options are limited and may sell out before the festival. If your preferred option is no longer available, check your registration account to see whether other accommodations remain available.
You may find that another option works for your needs, such as a shared Cabin Bed instead of a private room, or tent camping instead of a cabin. These alternatives are also subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee that another option will be available once your preferred choice sells out.
You can check your account again later in case availability changes, but we recommend making your reservation early rather than relying on a space becoming available.
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Individual campsite are first come, first pitch.
Tent Villages may mark out space, within reason, for members who arriving later and are part of that village. This can be done when the first members of the tent village arrive, but space can not be blocked out/reserved ahead of the event.
If camp staff feels that marked out space is excessive or in an otherwise impractical or unwise location, you will be asked to adjust and potentiality move.