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Getting Here - Non-Campers
Directions
Hinterland is located in St. Charles, Iowa, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines.
Take I-35 to St. Charles, Iowa, then use the route assigned to your passing pass, even if your GPS suggests differently. Road closures and traffic patterns are in place throughout the festival weekend, and following festival signage will get you to your lot (or home) the fastest.
NORTH ROUTE - Exit 56
Box Office, 4-Day General Parking, Premium Parking, ADA Parking, Tent Camping, RV Camping, Rideshare/Dropoffs
SOUTH ROUTE - Exit 47
1-Day Parking, Car Camping
Exit 52 off-ramps are closed Thurs, July 30 – Sun, Aug 2.
Check-in Times
Parking lots open at 9 AM each day.
Peak Traffic Times
9AM on Thursday, 1 PM–6 PM each day, and exiting the festival each night.
Lot Entrances
4-Day General Parking - Gate C
Single Day Parking - Gate N
Premium Parking - Gate C
ADA Parking - Gate F
Box Office - Gate C
Camping in any of these lots is prohibited.
When You Arrive
Parking pass window stickers and festival wristbands are required to enter the parking lots.
Place your parking sticker on the driver’s side front windshield before you arrive, and make sure everyone in your vehicle is wearing their wristband.
Don’t have a window sticker or wristband, or purchased after July 12th? Before going to the parking lot, head to the Box Office onsite (Gate C with temporary parking) or offsite (Tuesday only at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines)
Reminder: Festival admission passes do not include parking and must be purchased separately
ADA Parking
ADA Parking is located just west of the South Entrance. Please enter through Gate F and show your valid DMV issued accessible parking placard or license plate and Hinterland parking or camping pass for access to these areas. Transportation is unavailable from General Day Parking, Tent Only, and Car Camping areas. If you have any accessibility related concerns, please reach out to us at access@hinterlandiowa.com
Vehicle Re-Entry
1-Day Parking Lot – re-entry NOT ALLOWED
4-Day, Premium, ADA Lots – re-entry ALLOWED during daylight hours
Hiking Trails to Parking Lots
The festival grounds are connected by hiking trails. Closed toed shoes are highly encouraged for the walk from the parking lots to the venue. It’s a lovely stroll, but no one likes rocks in their sandals!
Always walk along the marked hiking trails. Walking along Highway G50 is NOT permitted for your safety.
Getting Here
Getting Here - Non-Campers
Directions
Hinterland is located in St. Charles, Iowa, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines.
Take I-35 to St. Charles, Iowa, then use the route assigned to your passing pass, even if your GPS suggests differently. Road closures and traffic patterns are in place throughout the festival weekend, and following festival signage will get you to your lot (or home) the fastest.
NORTH ROUTE - Exit 56
Box Office, 4-Day General Parking, Premium Parking, ADA Parking, Tent Camping, RV Camping, Rideshare/Dropoffs
SOUTH ROUTE - Exit 47
1-Day Parking, Car Camping
Exit 52 off-ramps are closed Thurs, July 30 – Sun, Aug 2.
Check-in Times
Parking lots open at 9 AM each day.
Peak Traffic Times
9AM on Thursday, 1 PM–6 PM each day, and exiting the festival each night.
Lot Entrances
4-Day General Parking - Gate C
Single Day Parking - Gate N
Premium Parking - Gate C
ADA Parking - Gate F
Box Office - Gate C
Camping in any of these lots is prohibited.
When You Arrive
Parking pass window stickers and festival wristbands are required to enter the parking lots.
Place your parking sticker on the driver’s side front windshield before you arrive, and make sure everyone in your vehicle is wearing their wristband.
Don’t have a window sticker or wristband, or purchased after July 12th? Before going to the parking lot, head to the Box Office onsite (Gate C with temporary parking) or offsite (Tuesday only at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines)
Reminder: Festival admission passes do not include parking and must be purchased separately
ADA Parking
ADA Parking is located just west of the South Entrance. Please enter through Gate F and show your valid DMV issued accessible parking placard or license plate and Hinterland parking or camping pass for access to these areas. Transportation is unavailable from General Day Parking, Tent Only, and Car Camping areas. If you have any accessibility related concerns, please reach out to us at access@hinterlandiowa.com
Vehicle Re-Entry
1-Day Parking Lot – re-entry NOT ALLOWED
4-Day, Premium, ADA Lots – re-entry ALLOWED during daylight hours
Hiking Trails to Parking Lots
The festival grounds are connected by hiking trails. Closed toed shoes are highly encouraged for the walk from the parking lots to the venue. It’s a lovely stroll, but no one likes rocks in their sandals!
Always walk along the marked hiking trails. Walking along Highway G50 is NOT permitted for your safety.
