THE HINTERLAND GUIDE:
ADA CAR CAMPING EDITION
ADA CAR CAMPING EDITION
Get prepared with The Hinterland Guide & read more helpful tips below specific to ADA Car Camping.
ADA Car Camping at Hinterland lets you enjoy the convenience of camping right next to your vehicle, providing easy access to your gear and a comfortable festival experience.
Each ADA Car Camping ticket includes one vehicle sticker for entry and camping in a 20' x 25’ site for any group size. All campers must have a festival admission wristband, and every campsite must contain a vehicle with the sticker visibly displayed at all times.
To camp in this area, you must have a valid government-issued persons with disability parking placard, permit, or license plate and purchase an ADA Car Camping pass.
ADA Car Camping at Hinterland lets you enjoy the convenience of camping right next to your vehicle, providing easy access to your gear and a comfortable festival experience.
Each ADA Car Camping ticket includes one vehicle sticker for entry and camping in a 20' x 25’ site for any group size. All campers must have a festival admission wristband, and every campsite must contain a vehicle with the sticker visibly displayed at all times.
To camp in this area, you must have a valid government-issued persons with disability parking placard, permit, or license plate and purchase an ADA Car Camping pass.
GETTING HERE
Check-in Times
You may check-in to ADA Car Camping during these times ONLY: Thursday: 12pm-8pm, Friday-Sunday: 9am-7pm. All campers must exit by Noon on Monday. If you arrive (for the first time) outside of these hours we will be unable to check you in.
If you are able, we encourage you to come on Thursday to set up and you are welcome to camp that night too! Food vendors will be available.
If you are able, we encourage you to come on Thursday to set up and you are welcome to camp that night too! Food vendors will be available.
Directions
There is a NEW ROUTE to get to Hinterland this year. Get directions.
Peak Travel Times
Peak travel times are 9am on Friday (for campers), 3pm – 5pm each day and exiting the festival each night.
Campsite Assignments
Campsites are assigned upon arrival on a first-come, first-serve basis, so plan to arrive together if you wish to camp near friends.
WRISTBANDS & VEHICLE STICKER
Wristbands
Make sure everyone in your vehicle is wearing their festival wristband upon arriving. If someone needs to get their wristband, head to the Box Office. There is temporary parking at the onsite Box Office. If you are local, picking up on Wednesday at Val Air Ballroom is highly recommended.
Vehicle Sticker
Each ADA Car Camping ticket is sold per site and includes one Car Camping pass window sticker (aka vehicle credential). That vehicle credential is required to enter the ADA Car Camping campgrounds and are shipped out prior to the festival. When you receive your vehicle credential in the mail, peel it and attach to your driver's side front windshield for seamless entry.
If passes are purchased after July 16th or for some reason you do not get them in time before the festival, they will be available for pick up at the Box Office. There is temporary parking at the onsite Box Office. If you are local, picking up on Wednesday at Val Air Ballroom is highly recommended.
If passes are purchased after July 16th or for some reason you do not get them in time before the festival, they will be available for pick up at the Box Office. There is temporary parking at the onsite Box Office. If you are local, picking up on Wednesday at Val Air Ballroom is highly recommended.
ADA & ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMODATIONS
We are committed to ensuring all Hinterlanders have an inclusive and accessible experience. Please review the accommodations available below and feel free to reach out to us at access@hinterlandiowa.com with any questions.
-Accommodations
-ADA Services Tent
-Parking & Shuttles
-Accommodations
-ADA Services Tent
-Parking & Shuttles
GETTING AROUND
Maps
View the festival maps.
Pedicabs
Pedicab rides provided by Coors Light will be available starting at $15. Flag one down or head to one of the pedicab stations (see map).
Vehicle Re-Entry
Re-entry is highly discouraged due to heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please visit the ADA Check-In Tent or email us at access@hinterlandiowa.com if you will require re-entry.
Leaving the Campgrounds
All campers must exit the campgrounds by Monday at Noon.
GOOD TO KNOW
Vehicle Type
Passenger cars, trucks, and vans are allowed, but RVs and fuel generators are not permitted. Here's what we consider an RV.
Within Your 20’x25’ Space
Only one vehicle is allowed per site, and everything—vehicle, tents, and camping gear—must fit within your designated 20’x25’ space.
Allowed/Not Allowed in Campgrounds
Avoid hassle by knowing what you can and cannot bring.
Food, Drink, Ice & Water
We’ve got it! Get all the food, drink, ice & water details here. All of this will be located by Gate H (see map).
Restrooms
There will be a wheelchair accessible shower/washroom unit within the ADA Car Camping area. Additionally there are porta-potties near the ADA Check-in Tent. All bathrooms will be serviced daily. If you notice an issue, please contact realperson@hinterlandiowa.com.
Showers
Get details on showers here.
Power Access & Lockers
Power will be available for charging mobility devices and medical devices at the ADA check-in tent. There are festival concourse charging lockers available for phone charging.
Dollar General
Forgot something? A Dollar General store is located on festival grounds.
CAMP HAPPENINGS
Campfire Stage
The music keeps going after the headliners! The Campfire Stage is located on the north side of Tent Camping. View the set times. Please note the nearest restrooms to the Campfire Stage are by Gate H (see map). There is not a bar by the Campfire Stage, feel free to BYOB.
Silent Disco
Keep the party going at our Silent Disco in Camp Hinterland from 11pm-3am each night of the festival. Arriving early on Thursday to set up camp? We'll have the Silent Disco that night too. It's free for all ticket holders to participate. Located by Gate H (see map).
Yoga
Join us for yoga at Hinterland by the Campfire Stage on Saturday and Sunday at 8am.
Little Engines Presents :: Morning, Fuckers
Swing by the Campfire Stage Saturday morning at 9:30am for readings by Kyle Seibel, Mike Nagel, Avery Gregurich, and Adam Voith.
White Claw Hammock Hang
Come relax in the shaded White Claw Hammock Hang between tent camping and the west entrance. Bring your own hammock or use one of ours. All ticket holders are welcome.
Insider Tips
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