CAMPING
Camping is available at Cold Mountain Music Festival. Stay in one of the most pristine and breathtaking places in Western North Carolina, and enjoy a full weekend of amazing music and wonderful community.
Camping spaces are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may purchase your camp spot when you purchase your passes.
How much are camp sites?
Festival Field Tent/Car sites – 25×25 space for tents, personal vehicles and small tear-drop trailers (15ft and under) or pop-up vans such as VW Westies (15ft and under). The festival field is adjacent to the Pigeon River where we have communal picnic tables and stocked fire pit areas: $90
FULL – Pond-in-the-Pines Tent sites – 10×20 space for tents. Personal vehicles may be parked at Main Lodge which is a 3 minute walk down a wide-wooded path. Pond-side camping offers a covered picnic shelter and stocked communal fire pit. The festival field is an easy 5 minute walk from Main Lodge. Camping gear will need to be carried from Main Lodge to your tent site at the pond. $30
FULL – Festival Field RV Sites – 30×30 river front parking area for small RVs (under 30ft) on the Festival Field. The festival field is adjacent to the Pigeon River where we have communal picnic tables and stocked fire pit areas. Dry docking only. Generators may only be run between 9 am and – noon. $240
GOING FAST – Main Lodge RV Parking – 30×20 RV site for our lower parking near Main Lodge (by Cherry Cabin). Enjoy access to the Main Lodge (WiFi, indoor restrooms), 3 minute walk to festival field. Communal picnic area overlooking lake. Dry docking only. Generators may only be run between 9am and noon.
What’s included?
2-nights camping (Friday and Saturday nights) and access to recreation throughout the campus including swimming and boating on Lake Lake, hiking trails into the Great Balsam mountains and more!
Can I park in my vehicle at my campsite?
Yes as long as it meets the specifications of they type of site you have reserved. Otherwise, you can move it to the nearby (free) parking lot. If you choose to park at your campsite, your vehicle must remain in the site until 9am on Sunday morning. Due to damage from Hurricane Helene, parking is very limited. Carpooling as much as possible is now essential. Thanks for your support and understanding;)!
Can I have a fire at my campsite?
While there are no individual fires permitted, we have stocked communal fire pits by the river, at Celebration Courtyard, and at Main Lodge.
Can I bring my own food and beverages?
You may bring your own food, however, outside food and beverages must stay in the camping area. We have a variety of craft food and beverage vendors on both days of the festival. Please support our local vendors. All vendors donate portions of their proceeds to the programs of Lake Logan, Camp Henry and the Outdoor School. A hot breakfast buffet is offered on Saturday and Sunday at the Lake Logan dining hall. Join us for some Southern Appalachian home cooking and hospitality! Breakfast tickets may be purchased when you purchase your festival tickets online.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, your well-behaved dog is welcome at Lake Logan. There is a pet fee of $40 per dog. You are responsible for the behavior of and cleaning up after your pet. Dogs must remain on-leash. We reserve the right to require you to remove your pet from the property if there are any issues of disruptive behavior, failing to clean-up after your pet, etc.
Are there showers?
There are no showers for campers. Bathrooms facilities are available at the Dining Hall and Boat House. Spigots for fresh water are available at the field and Main Lodge. We encourage nature’s best bath of all – a dip in the pristine waters of the Pigeon River and Lake Logan;)!
When is check-out?
All campers must have their space cleaned up and vacated by 1pm on Sunday. You are welcome to park on the airstrip and stay to enjoy the lake and hiking trails Sunday afternoon.
